Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:29:10 -0500
Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Got Shifter Bushings?
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I hadn't thought about it that way...I am relatively new here, but I would
have to assume that, although all the vendors did not start the list, they
do realize what it means to us and have also put themselves out there to
have applicable parts in stock(or custom made) in the hopes that it will
beneift us both, the user and seller. Some folks are online all the time
offering, not just advice(not to mention they actually drive and vacation in
the same vehicle) but parts sources. I am not defending one person or the
other, just makin myself clear that I appreciate the efforts that small
business owners make, and when the $1.99 haircut place opens up, i will not
be in line because of pricing.
Not to shut the post down, but don't want to defend the position anymore.
WiIl say again...I like choices but I also respect courtesy.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
73 Beetle
On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> I agree with Jay.
>
> This is a support group for Vanagon owners that was started by Vanagon
> owners. The fact that it's spawned a few Vanagon-specific vendors doesn't
> change that one bit.
>
> As far as I know Ken Wilford, Ron Salmon, Terry Kay and Frank Condelli
> don't pay for the 'advertisements' they put up here in front of the captive
> audience and are lucky to have us.
>
> Van Cafe and GoWesty don't place ads here and they are more important to
> the
> average Vanagon owner.
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> And as far as I know, the concept of a 'thread' is as a sequence of posting
> on the same topic so yeah, I like to read about the different offerings all
> in one place.
>
> YMMV
>
> Jake
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 27, 2010 at 6:59 AM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > good point ken.
> >
> > but really guys is this list to support sellers or buyers? or is it to
> > support vanagons? maybe the vanagon owners?
> >
> > why is it hijacking to let someone know about a different item?
> > in fact the only hijacker here is the guy who started talking about
> > hijacking !!
> >
> > thats a $1 worth at least :)
> >
> >
> > On 27-Apr-10, at 5:35 AM, Ken Wilford wrote:
> >
> > I really don't mind folks posting about Terry Ks aftermarket shifter
> >> bushings. If you think they are better and you want to pony up extra
> >> money for them that that is up to you. Mine are OE VW and the
> >> original
> >> ones lasted close to 20 years or even longer. Not sure why this needs
> >> to be improved on, but that is your choice. Did I mention that mine
> >> are
> >> cheaper? :)
> >>
> >> Ken Wilford
> >> John 3:16
> >> www.vanagain.com
> >>
> >>
>
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