On Jan 8, 2018, at 7:32 AM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > I am very thankful that I can still do something that I love > (help Vanagon owners) and still thrive and grow. ^^^ THIS! ^^^ > > Ken Wilford > Vanagain.com
> > On Mon, Jan 8, 2018, 9:16 AM Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> So, what I'm hearing is hurry up and drop another $5k into my Westy before >> we run out of parts? Just kidding, I'm sure there'll be plenty of parts out >> there. I hope so, it'll take me a little while to come up with the cash to >> finish my Westy. >> >> On Jan 7, 2018 7:07 PM, "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: >> >>> 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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