Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:19:41 -0700
Reply-To: Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From: Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: Road Trip to Van Cafe for Big/Heavy Items CORRECTION!
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Folks,
Mr. Squirrel has, perhaps indivertibly :-), revealed my directional error in
this message.
<snip>
I know you said Eastern Oregon, but I wondered if wetside folk consider
Central Oregon (like, Bend) to be "eastern." Would Bend be on the planned
route?
<snip>
I meant to write WESTERN Washington and Oregon (not eastern).
Yes, I will be passing through Bend OR on the southbound leg however I
wasn't firm on my northbound route and believe there may be more folks along
the WESTERN side of Oregon (larger population?) that may want item delivered
thus I will most likely be returning to WA VIA I-5. More will be revealed
in the next few weeks and I'll post the particulars when I have more
information.
Sorry for the confusion,
Andrew
CORRECTED!
> Attention western Oregon, western Washington and British
> Columbia/western Canada Vanagon, Westfalia and Transporter Enthusiasts!
>
>
>
> I will be driving from the Seattle area to The Van Café in Santa Cruz
> California to personally pick up some large and heavy Vanagon parts
> that I need for a Westy restoration I'm working on. I will be
> departing from the Seattle area on Monday, November 16th and will
> return to the Seattle area on Friday November 20th.
>
>
>
> I will have room in my truck for additional Van Café items and I'm
> willing to transport additional larger/heavy items for a modest fee to
> help offset my expenses and to assist other "enthusiasts" will the
> high cost of shipping large/heavy items. I'm really trying to limit
> this offer to the large and heavy items BUT if you want a few smaller
> items in addition to a large/heavy item, I'll be happy to deliver smaller
items at the same time.
>
>
>
> I believe that a reasonable "formula" to determine a fair and
> reasonable cost for shipping large items may be approximately 1/3 of
> regular costs. As an example, if a set a BIG BUMPERS might normally
> cost $235 to truck to the Seattle area, I will pick up and deliver to
> the Seattle area for $75. And of course, cost will vary upon size,
> weight and location. This is definitely NOT a "for profit" trip; please
do the math!
>
>
>
> Ideally, actual delivery will be to a mutually convenient location so
> I don't have to spend an entire day driving around looking for your
> house (yes, I know, there's a Vanagon in the driveway!). I am also
> willing to have items picked up at my house on Bainbridge Island or my
> workshop in Suquamish but remember there will be a ferry ride to
> consider. Depending upon response and additional cost, it may be
> possible for me to deliver Canadian "enthusiasts" items to Blaine WA.
>
>
>
> If you have been on the fence about ordering a set of Van Café BIG
> BUMPERS, 15" or 16" wheels and tires, a SA grill kit, or other large
> and heavy item, NOW may be the time to order and save a considerable
> amount of green on shipping.
>
>
>
> IMPORTANT!! The good folks at The Van Café will be directly
> cooperating in this venture. Please CALL IN or E-MAIL your Van Café order
to ensure that
> your order will be processed as part of this special shipping offer.
Also
> keep an eye out for the Van Café monthly news letter and monthly specials.
>
>
>
> If you need to get your tired transmission from the Seattle area to
> Bend OR for rebuilding, I will be passing through Bend on the
> southbound leg of my trip. I may even be able to pick up items in
> Bend OR on the northbound leg, depending upon actual demand.
>
>
>
> Spouses of Vanagon, Westfalia, and Transporter Enthusiast… If you're
> planning to give your SO some Van Café bling this Christmas but don't
> want them to discover those bumpers or wheels hidden in the front hall
> closet; I will store your large/heavy items until the week before
Christmas but you
> will need to pick up at my Suquamish location.
>
>
>
> Questions? Please e-mail me at campahvan@... For questions about Van
> Café items and shipping costs contact sales@... or call them at
> 831-426-1244
>
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for your attention regarding this matter.
>
>
>
> Andrew Martin
>
> Bainbridge Island WA
>
> 1985 Vanagon Westfalia
>
> 1985 Transporter single cab 1.6L TD
>
> 1987 Westfalia Weekender (the new project!)
