Date:         Mon, 8 Jan 2018 08:15:44 -0600
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Van Cafe merges with RMW
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>
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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
>