Date:         Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:27:34 -0500
Reply-To:     David-M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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From:         David-M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Vendor Spam - My $.02
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John Rodgers wrote:

> If it were not for the fact of Kyle, Ken, Ron, etc, getting on here
> perieodically I would have never known who I could get parts from at a
> reasonable price, consulted with about particular matters re: my van, etc.
> They serve me well, and others I will bet.
>
At one time I owned another example of German Engineering - a
Messerschmitt. There was NOWHERE to obtain parts other than a scrap
vehicle (try finding one in a salvage yard!) or the owners club. To be a
member you had to pay annual dues. The club then commisioned the
manufacture of spare parts which were sold to the members.
As far as I can see, we are getting the same type of service for our
vehicles (albeit not as rare as the Messerschmitt) for free via this
list. I therefore have no problem with the occasional commercial post.