Date:         Thu, 16 Mar 2023 23:47:56 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Another Spectra product observation
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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        I’ll 2nd what Eric said & add that RMEuro (RockyMountain European), FCPEuro & CIP-1

are also good sources for Great Vanagon replacement parts ~


> On 16 Mar , 2023, at 8:29 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi Jim,
> 
>        The spectra products, if arrive healthy seem to be well made and a good fit.  And are often a good price and have free shipping.  Sometimes the same as at places like GW but much lower price especially with shipping. 
>        Why do folks purchase from eBay?  
> 
>        I recently purchased marker lights  and a starter from eBay recommended by experienced folks on this list.  I prefer purchasing from our venders but sometimes the availability, product choice, or price result in Amazon or eBay  or Rock Auto or AutohausAZ , sadly the latter lost some of my info and cost me a credit card scare. 
> Sadly, Amazon is also the easiest site for me to use with my screen reader. 
> 
> And, the camping items like USB rechargeable flashlights and fans and such are often easily found there. 
> 
> I never mastered Banggood, is that what it’s called? Or some of the other discount sites.
> 
> 
> Just a few reasons I sometime shop there.  
> 
> Eric 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Mar 16, 2023, at 10:11 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Why are you ordering Vanagon parts from Amazon! Inquiring minds want to know?
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Mar 16, 2023, at 8:50 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi folks,
>>> 
>>> My gas tank is the same brand as the radiator that comes so poorly packed for shipping. 
>>> 
>>>      I remember now that the gas tank arrived badly packed as well.  I was surprised it was in good shape over all.  I didn’t notice right away that one corner had been bashed up.  It was a fairly small bend along what should have been the flat edge.  I bent it back and used the tank.  
>>> 
>>>      But, man, those foks seem to have nice products but by the time they arrive they have been bashed around so much I question how good they are. 
>>> 
>>> So, thank goodness we do have venders that ship with care. 
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron