"LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > You can usually find a shop that will use your new parts - very few > will install used parts - but if you ask them to buy the needed > parts from Rusty you should get Rustys price.
I suppose there are always exceptions but I've never found a shop that would pass through the cost of parts without a markup. If they would even consider ordering from a supplier other than the one(s) they normally use. > Rusty lists your alternator for $178 (free shipping). Sounds like > your indie is raping you. Parts markup (within reason) is not "rape" is part of the business model of a shop. If they did not mark up parts they would have to charge more for labor. I'm not excusing anyone who's abusing his customers, but even completely ethical shops mark up the parts costs. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
