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Date:         Sun, 7 Jan 2018 20:05:03 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Van Cafe merges with RMW
In-Reply-To:  <6AFE586E-F594-4682-B8DC-91816FDFB7BE@gmail.com>
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It is not exactly a merger. Van-Cafe in Santa Cruz is closing, and RMW has purchased their assets (customer data, inventory, trade name, website, etc.). The Bus/Vanagon parts business is entering a period of contraction. Another venerable Bus/Vanagon specialist, Bus Boys, also closed not too long ago. I know of at least two others that are hanging on by a thread, and one that's up for sale. Many of the old-timers in this business are nearing retirement age, and there aren't enough younger people interested in taking the reins.

I am sorry to see Van Cafe go. Peter is a real good guy and was a real asset to the Vanagon community. His contribution will be missed. I wish him and his crew the best in their future endeavors.

As for the Bus Depot, we are the exception to the rule, as we're actually expanding. Just a few months ago we added more warehouse space, and we've been regularly buying inventory from other wholesalers and retailers that closed or downsized. Thanks entirely to your support, of course, since the Depot got its start on this very List.

Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com


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