Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
William Jackson olesouthern...@gmail.com writes: Anyone have any experience with Pelican Parts or German Auto Parts. Both are advertising good prices but I don't know much about the companies? I always had good luck when I bought from German Auto Parts for my VW. It's been years though, so I don't know how relevant that is now. My contact used to be m...@germanautoparts.com, Mark Davidson. No idea if he's still there. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
Anyone have any experience with Pelican Parts or German Auto Parts. Both are advertising good prices but I don't know much about the companies? William -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 4:43 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:03 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Message-ID: 51b61423.8080...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed So I called again this morning, a woman said someone would call me back. No call back. I called a little while ago, got an answering service woman who said she could only pass the message on to Trent for him to call me. I am starting to think I am out $150 and this guy is running some kind of scam, or is incompetent, or has no clue, is in over his head, is incapacitated, or some combination of all of the above. I called NAPA to get a couple of things, will be there tomorrow, then will give AutohausAZ a try per Kleb's experience. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
No. I suggest Gary @ http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ I have placed two orders with him in the last week. Both were priced very competitively and arrived on time and correct as ordered. I received tracking information within 24 hours of placing my order and was not charged until the parts shipped. Probably the best thing about Gary is his willingness to tell you he can't or won't get an aftermarket part due to quality issues. One of the big problem with the mass-market parts retailers is their propensity to use low quality high margin (for them) parts from Asian supplier, such as URO. This is why you see such deals from these places. Ask them who the part manufacturer is and you'll understand why. A good example of his willingness to forego a sale due to quality would be when I talked to him about front brake rotors for my S500. I can get OE rotors for $85/each from my local dealer. He can get OEM rotors for slightly less, maybe $75/each. They are most likely the same, but understanding that I want guaranteed quality on a brake or suspension part, he agreed that the OE part was the better way to go in my case. Dan On Jun 10, 2013, at 7:13 PM, William Jackson wrote: Anyone have any experience with Pelican Parts or German Auto Parts. Both are advertising good prices but I don't know much about the companies? William ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
Jabba tells me the only rad hoses he can get for the SD are Urotrash, suggests checking them often after installation. There might be some OE(M) available but they are likely older rubber, so whether those would then last any longer than Urotrash is questionable. --R On 6/23/13 1:31 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: No. I suggest Gary @ http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ I have placed two orders with him in the last week. Both were priced very competitively and arrived on time and correct as ordered. I received tracking information within 24 hours of placing my order and was not charged until the parts shipped. Probably the best thing about Gary is his willingness to tell you he can't or won't get an aftermarket part due to quality issues. One of the big problem with the mass-market parts retailers is their propensity to use low quality high margin (for them) parts from Asian supplier, such as URO. This is why you see such deals from these places. Ask them who the part manufacturer is and you'll understand why. A good example of his willingness to forego a sale due to quality would be when I talked to him about front brake rotors for my S500. I can get OE rotors for $85/each from my local dealer. He can get OEM rotors for slightly less, maybe $75/each. They are most likely the same, but understanding that I want guaranteed quality on a brake or suspension part, he agreed that the OE part was the better way to go in my case. Dan On Jun 10, 2013, at 7:13 PM, William Jackson wrote: Anyone have any experience with Pelican Parts or German Auto Parts. Both are advertising good prices but I don't know much about the companies? William ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
Same here, Dan. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point No. I suggest Gary @ http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ I have placed two orders with him in the last week. Both were priced very competitively and arrived on time and correct as ordered. I received tracking information within 24 hours of placing my order and was not charged until the parts shipped. Probably the best thing about Gary is his willingness to tell you he can't or won't get an aftermarket part due to quality issues. One of the big problem with the mass-market parts retailers is their propensity to use low quality high margin (for them) parts from Asian supplier, such as URO. This is why you see such deals from these places. Ask them who the part manufacturer is and you'll understand why. A good example of his willingness to forego a sale due to quality would be when I talked to him about front brake rotors for my S500. I can get OE rotors for $85/each from my local dealer. He can get OEM rotors for slightly less, maybe $75/each. They are most likely the same, but understanding that I want guaranteed quality on a brake or suspension part, he agreed that the OE part was the better way to go in my case. Dan On Jun 10, 2013, at 7:13 PM, William Jackson wrote: Anyone have any experience with Pelican Parts or German Auto Parts. Both are advertising good prices but I don't know much about the companies? William ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
I got supposedly Genuine Original Equipment Replacement rad hose from Keenan Motors (MB dealer in PA) few days ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Jabba tells me the only rad hoses he can get for the SD are Urotrash, suggests checking them often after installation. There might be some OE(M) available but they are likely older rubber, so whether those would then last any longer than Urotrash is questionable. --R On 6/23/13 1:31 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: No. I suggest Gary @ http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ I have placed two orders with him in the last week. Both were priced very competitively and arrived on time and correct as ordered. I received tracking information within 24 hours of placing my order and was not charged until the parts shipped. Probably the best thing about Gary is his willingness to tell you he can't or won't get an aftermarket part due to quality issues. One of the big problem with the mass-market parts retailers is their propensity to use low quality high margin (for them) parts from Asian supplier, such as URO. This is why you see such deals from these places. Ask them who the part manufacturer is and you'll understand why. A good example of his willingness to forego a sale due to quality would be when I talked to him about front brake rotors for my S500. I can get OE rotors for $85/each from my local dealer. He can get OEM rotors for slightly less, maybe $75/each. They are most likely the same, but understanding that I want guaranteed quality on a brake or suspension part, he agreed that the OE part was the better way to go in my case. Dan On Jun 10, 2013, at 7:13 PM, William Jackson wrote: Anyone have any experience with Pelican Parts or German Auto Parts. Both are advertising good prices but I don't know much about the companies? William ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If it came from Keenan it's OE. Dan On Jun 23, 2013, at 2:08 PM, WILTON wrote: I got supposedly Genuine Original Equipment Replacement rad hose from Keenan Motors (MB dealer in PA) few days ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WILTON wrote: I got supposedly Genuine Original Equipment Replacement rad hose from Keenan Motors (MB dealer in PA) few days ago. Any obvious date codes on it? When I lost an oil cooler hose on my 1979 300SD, the hose itself was clearly marked 7/79. (it didn't die of old age when it failed in 2002, a collapsed motor mount let a belt drive accessory cut the hose) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Only # on hose is MB A 126 500 0875. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 2:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point WILTON wrote: I got supposedly Genuine Original Equipment Replacement rad hose from Keenan Motors (MB dealer in PA) few days ago. Any obvious date codes on it? When I lost an oil cooler hose on my 1979 300SD, the hose itself was clearly marked 7/79. (it didn't die of old age when it failed in 2002, a collapsed motor mount let a belt drive accessory cut the hose) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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At 5:38 PM -0400 6/10/13, Dan Penoff wrote: I put Randy's daughter through college and even paid for him to attend StarFest in Milwaukee. If he wasn't on the left coast I would probably still buy from him. Good guy. Agreed. He helped keep my /8s et cetera on the road... http://www.epsparts.com/parts/ -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
Gerry Archer wrote: Prices on Uro bottom hose for '84 190D including shipping: Rockauto 29.80 Autohaus 64.24 The last time I mentioned Rock prices (for Wilton's SDL lower hose IIRC), Trent complained that their retail was less than his cost on Urology brand. It sounded like Rusty's new employer charged him more than the delivered price from Rock. Allan Streib wrote: In my experience it's nearly impossible to beat Rockauto's list prices. One thing to watch out for, especially with orders of more than one thing, is that they will ship different parts from different locations and hit you up with multiple shipping charges. That's why it takes me forever to get an order placed at Rockauto. It would help if they'd tell you which warehouse was which instead of calling them A, B, C... I finally took to putting every brand in my shopping cart at once and then seeing what shipped from the same warehouses. For example, say I need a Mann or Bosch fuel filter for the E320, and a need a brake hose for the UnderAchieva. I add both fuel filters to my cart, and Bendix, Wagner, Delphi, Delco, and even Dorman brakes hoses, and see which hose/filter pairs ship from the same place. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Allan Streib wrote: In all honesty I thought Randy Steele had passed away. I must be thinking of another parts guy who was popular on the mbz.org lists? Phastlane Phil? http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-feedback/331317-memoriam-phil-reinhardt-1951-2012-a.html I also seem to remember something like that about Steele. I think he got sick, retired, and then few of us knew it when he started selling stuff again? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I don't think Randy ever retired, IIRC when he went back to the dealer he effectively shuttered the business so as not to compete with his employer. He still had his NOS stuff on eBay but he wasn't actively pursuing the parts business. He is still very much alive. I see his posts on the Hitler list regularly. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 11, 2013, at 6:27 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: In all honesty I thought Randy Steele had passed away. I must be thinking of another parts guy who was popular on the mbz.org lists? Phastlane Phil? http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-feedback/331317-memoriam-phil-reinhardt-1951-2012-a.html I also seem to remember something like that about Steele. I think he got sick, retired, and then few of us knew it when he started selling stuff again? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I would avoid URO, especially for soft parts, like the plague. I occasionally but from Rock for my domestic cars and for their close outs. A couple of months ago I got top of the line wiper blades for three cars in one of their close out sales. Total with shipping? $22.00 The were top of the line Trico blades that were brand labeled for NAPA. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 11, 2013, at 6:26 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Gerry Archer wrote: Prices on Uro bottom hose for '84 190D including shipping: Rockauto 29.80 Autohaus 64.24 The last time I mentioned Rock prices (for Wilton's SDL lower hose IIRC), Trent complained that their retail was less than his cost on Urology brand. It sounded like Rusty's new employer charged him more than the delivered price from Rock. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Do you think URO is worth it when I have to replace it in 2 years? Look at Wilton's experience. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/296223-w124-1995-e320-wagon-new-front-flex-disc-failure.html Just one of many examples of why I won't buy URO. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:11:10 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Message-ID: 16133D70E6A7418CAB84372AE4C6EE65@PC466116028214 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Andrew wrote: Autohaus Arizona www.autohausaz.com has been stellar over the years. Their website gives you part numbers and is a snap to use. The owner/rep is acessible most any time via their 800 number, and they ship promptly. If you desperately need something in under a week you can pay their expedited shipping cost and will still come out cheaper than the local dealer. For dealer only parts, the Classic Center is usually the best route. Prices on Uro bottom hose for '84 190D including shipping: Rockauto 29.80 Autohaus 64.24 Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point
Just checked with credit card co. - no charges on acct. Also, 'just spoke to Q2's Girl Friday 'bout my 31 May order, Has the order been placed; has an invoice been generated? Awaiting call back. Car continues to just sit - starts and idles nicely for 3 or 4 minutes once per day. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point No it is not a temper tantrum. It is a matter of sharing FACTS related to someone many of us might find important in dealing with our cars, as was Rusty. I think many of us were willing to support his efforts in this business, expecting a similar level of service, or at least hoping for such, based on initial comms in that regard. I paid this guy for some basic parts. His person Kerri took the order and took my money Friday a week ago. She was pleasant and had my info there. Good enough. I expected to receive the goods within a few days, she said she would try to get the order in that Friday afternoon, barring that, Monday. Good enough. No different from many other orders from Rusty over the years, this guy is the new Rusty basically doing the same thing. No particular reason to expect a different experience. He takes an order, ships what he has or passes it on to Worldpac, whatever works. On Friday morning I sent TF an email asking where the stuff was, thinking a week was long enough to get stuff shipped out given my previous experiences. He sent back a msg saying he would get back to me when he got to the office later on. I heard nothing back on Friday. I called 2X this morning asking what the story was. 2 different people answered and said they would pass the msg along for him to call me back. That was hours ago, no call. He has gone dark. Nice. Others have bought stuff from this guy and have not received their orders, and he is not responding to queries -- emails or phone calls. He has gone dark on them owing them parts/money. Nice. I did some research to see if I could find out the guy's story. I found that info about the DUI. That suggests to me we might be dealing with someone who has responsibility issues, in addition to my and others' experiences with ordering parts, but you draw your own conclusions based on that info and my/others' experiences, more FACTS. I found other info too that is a bit concerning. Now I have to try to figure out how to either get my stuff, or get my $150 back, or some combination of the 2. Its not like I am going destitute over the $150 but it just really pisses me off. I am upset because I had expected to get this car sorted last week then drive to my daughter on the past weekend to give her this car, then take the car she has to my son who now needs a car. This problem has given me a larger headache and caused some other issues due to lack of carry-through by this guy. Not the least having my son and my wife on my ass to get the car deal sorted within a hard time constraint and other life issues. So it is causing me more headache and likely more money to get a plane ticket sorted. I have basically lost 10 days on this guy and his lack of responsiveness having taken my money. That pisses me off too. I am interested to know any other parts of the entire story if you, he, or anyone else can share it with me. So far I have related FACTS as I know them, but perhaps he has suffered some malady that prevents his attention to business, or something. I am open to education in that regard and will consider it, apologize, whatever. I suggest that anyone else contemplating ordering stuff from this guy might want to evaluate other alternatives given what I know to be FACTUAL information about this guy, but, as always, YMMV and you are welcome to spend your money however you want. --R On 6/10/13 4:09 PM, Jon Agne wrote: Wow. Sounds just like a temper tantrum to me. I do not suppose that he knows the entire story, now does he? Jon On Jun 10, 2013, at 3:56 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jun 10, 2013, at 2:41 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Just wondering why you would ever want to post something like that.. Because it is public information. Because he is angry. Because no one likes losing money. Because if you have a business, you communicate and try to rectify problems as they arise. Granted, some people will never be satisfied, regardless of the level of service provided, but a brief explanation can go along way to smooth ruffled feathers with most folks. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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BTW, $119 w/tax and coupla days for OEM hose from Lieth Mercedes, Raleigh, and I'm assuming a REAL hose - not an imaginary one. I'll await call today from Trent or Girl Friday before proceeding. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 10:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Just checked with credit card co. - no charges on acct. Also, 'just spoke to Q2's Girl Friday 'bout my 31 May order, Has the order been placed; has an invoice been generated? Awaiting call back. Car continues to just sit - starts and idles nicely for 3 or 4 minutes once per day. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 5:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point No it is not a temper tantrum. It is a matter of sharing FACTS related to someone many of us might find important in dealing with our cars, as was Rusty. I think many of us were willing to support his efforts in this business, expecting a similar level of service, or at least hoping for such, based on initial comms in that regard. I paid this guy for some basic parts. His person Kerri took the order and took my money Friday a week ago. She was pleasant and had my info there. Good enough. I expected to receive the goods within a few days, she said she would try to get the order in that Friday afternoon, barring that, Monday. Good enough. No different from many other orders from Rusty over the years, this guy is the new Rusty basically doing the same thing. No particular reason to expect a different experience. He takes an order, ships what he has or passes it on to Worldpac, whatever works. On Friday morning I sent TF an email asking where the stuff was, thinking a week was long enough to get stuff shipped out given my previous experiences. He sent back a msg saying he would get back to me when he got to the office later on. I heard nothing back on Friday. I called 2X this morning asking what the story was. 2 different people answered and said they would pass the msg along for him to call me back. That was hours ago, no call. He has gone dark. Nice. Others have bought stuff from this guy and have not received their orders, and he is not responding to queries -- emails or phone calls. He has gone dark on them owing them parts/money. Nice. I did some research to see if I could find out the guy's story. I found that info about the DUI. That suggests to me we might be dealing with someone who has responsibility issues, in addition to my and others' experiences with ordering parts, but you draw your own conclusions based on that info and my/others' experiences, more FACTS. I found other info too that is a bit concerning. Now I have to try to figure out how to either get my stuff, or get my $150 back, or some combination of the 2. Its not like I am going destitute over the $150 but it just really pisses me off. I am upset because I had expected to get this car sorted last week then drive to my daughter on the past weekend to give her this car, then take the car she has to my son who now needs a car. This problem has given me a larger headache and caused some other issues due to lack of carry-through by this guy. Not the least having my son and my wife on my ass to get the car deal sorted within a hard time constraint and other life issues. So it is causing me more headache and likely more money to get a plane ticket sorted. I have basically lost 10 days on this guy and his lack of responsiveness having taken my money. That pisses me off too. I am interested to know any other parts of the entire story if you, he, or anyone else can share it with me. So far I have related FACTS as I know them, but perhaps he has suffered some malady that prevents his attention to business, or something. I am open to education in that regard and will consider it, apologize, whatever. I suggest that anyone else contemplating ordering stuff from this guy might want to evaluate other alternatives given what I know to be FACTUAL information about this guy, but, as always, YMMV and you are welcome to spend your money however you want. --R On 6/10/13 4:09 PM, Jon Agne wrote: Wow. Sounds just like a temper tantrum to me. I do not suppose that he knows the entire story, now does he? Jon On Jun 10, 2013, at 3:56 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jun 10, 2013, at 2:41 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Just wondering why you would ever want to post something like that.. Because it is public information. Because he is angry. Because no one likes losing money. Because if you have a business, you communicate and try to rectify problems as they arise. Granted, some people will never be satisfied, regardless of the level
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I am still waiting from Friday. --R On 6/11/13 11:19 AM, WILTON wrote: I'll await call today from Trent or Girl Friday before proceeding. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com writes: Just checked with credit card co. - no charges on acct. Also, 'just spoke to Q2's Girl Friday 'bout my 31 May order, Has the order been placed; has an invoice been generated? Awaiting call back. Car continues to just sit - starts and idles nicely for 3 or 4 minutes once per day. This is the SDL? It's not such a good idea to start and idle a diesel for 3-4 minutes. Just let it sit, if you can't drive it to full operational temp. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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So I called again this morning, a woman said someone would call me back. No call back. I called a little while ago, got an answering service woman who said she could only pass the message on to Trent for him to call me. I am starting to think I am out $150 and this guy is running some kind of scam, or is incompetent, or has no clue, is in over his head, is incapacitated, or some combination of all of the above. I called NAPA to get a couple of things, will be there tomorrow, then will give AutohausAZ a try per Kleb's experience. --R On 6/7/13 5:41 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Facts provided without comment: A couple of weeks ago I sent a list of parts I needed to Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com and we went back and forth a couple times, got some prices on the stuff. This was just prices in the email, not the pdf quote with part #s, etc. I had received in the past when I put in orders. I called last Friday to put in the order, spoke to a woman Kerri who had the emails, pulled up my info, we went over the list and I placed the order. It was 3:30ish, she said she would try to get the order in so it might be shipped that afternoon. I saw my bank acct had been debited on Friday last. Today is a week later, still no parts. On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: So I ordered stuff last Friday, not here yet. Do you have a tracking number or order status? --R On 6/7/13 1:23 PM, Buymbparts wrote: I am out for the morning, I will check on your order as soon as I get back Sent from my iPhone It is now 5:38PM, no parts, no status update. Looks like the work I was going to do this weekend (actually, this past week) to get the car sorted to drive north early next week is not going to get done. This experience seems to differ from that experienced by others who have dealt with the vendor, so consider it as you might. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I'm awaiting parts, too. Meanwhile, just started 350SDL with just a touch of starter and let it run 4 minutes; otherwise, it continues to sit. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point So I called again this morning, a woman said someone would call me back. No call back. I called a little while ago, got an answering service woman who said she could only pass the message on to Trent for him to call me. I am starting to think I am out $150 and this guy is running some kind of scam, or is incompetent, or has no clue, is in over his head, is incapacitated, or some combination of all of the above. I called NAPA to get a couple of things, will be there tomorrow, then will give AutohausAZ a try per Kleb's experience. --R On 6/7/13 5:41 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Facts provided without comment: A couple of weeks ago I sent a list of parts I needed to Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com and we went back and forth a couple times, got some prices on the stuff. This was just prices in the email, not the pdf quote with part #s, etc. I had received in the past when I put in orders. I called last Friday to put in the order, spoke to a woman Kerri who had the emails, pulled up my info, we went over the list and I placed the order. It was 3:30ish, she said she would try to get the order in so it might be shipped that afternoon. I saw my bank acct had been debited on Friday last. Today is a week later, still no parts. On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: So I ordered stuff last Friday, not here yet. Do you have a tracking number or order status? --R On 6/7/13 1:23 PM, Buymbparts wrote: I am out for the morning, I will check on your order as soon as I get back Sent from my iPhone It is now 5:38PM, no parts, no status update. Looks like the work I was going to do this weekend (actually, this past week) to get the car sorted to drive north early next week is not going to get done. This experience seems to differ from that experienced by others who have dealt with the vendor, so consider it as you might. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jun 10, 2013, at 1:00 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I called NAPA to get a couple of things, will be there tomorrow, then will give AutohausAZ a try per Kleb's experience. You probably will not be happy with the shipping time from AZ to the East coast. You would think they would ship from the nearest (to me) WorldPak distribution center, but, oh hell no, they have to ship from AZ. I have had good luck with Rock Auto, and Advance Auto Parts. If you use a coupon code for Advance, the prices are good, but the selection of available parts is limited. For dealer stuff, the cheapest places I have found are here, although I have not ordered from them. http://benzpartsforless.com/ I use this site to find my part numbers. http://www.mbpartsworld.com/ Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Police reports for Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 Created: Monday, December 10, 2012 1:15 a.m. CDT Sterling Police Trent J. Fiorini, 45, of Sterling; 1 a.m. Friday; DUI, no turn signal, no driver's license on person; given notice to appear in court. Steve R. Nicpon, 76, of Sterling; 4:04 p.m. Friday in 1400 block of West 21st Street; criminal damage to property over $300; given notice to appear in court. http://www.saukvalley.com/2012/12/08/police-reports-for-monday-dec-10-2012/ah900jz/ On 6/10/13 2:07 PM, WILTON wrote: I'm awaiting parts, too. Meanwhile, just started 350SDL with just a touch of starter and let it run 4 minutes; otherwise, it continues to sit. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Just wondering why you would ever want to post something like that.. On Jun 10, 2013, at 3:30 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Police reports for Monday, Dec. 10, 2012 Created: Monday, December 10, 2012 1:15 a.m. CDT Sterling Police Trent J. Fiorini, 45, of Sterling; 1 a.m. Friday; DUI, no turn signal, no driver's license on person; given notice to appear in court. Steve R. Nicpon, 76, of Sterling; 4:04 p.m. Friday in 1400 block of West 21st Street; criminal damage to property over $300; given notice to appear in court. http://www.saukvalley.com/2012/12/08/police-reports-for-monday-dec-10-2012/ah900jz/ On 6/10/13 2:07 PM, WILTON wrote: I'm awaiting parts, too. Meanwhile, just started 350SDL with just a touch of starter and let it run 4 minutes; otherwise, it continues to sit. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jun 10, 2013, at 2:41 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Just wondering why you would ever want to post something like that.. Because it is public information. Because he is angry. Because no one likes losing money. Because if you have a business, you communicate and try to rectify problems as they arise. Granted, some people will never be satisfied, regardless of the level of service provided, but a brief explanation can go along way to smooth ruffled feathers with most folks. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wow. Sounds just like a temper tantrum to me. I do not suppose that he knows the entire story, now does he? Jon On Jun 10, 2013, at 3:56 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jun 10, 2013, at 2:41 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Just wondering why you would ever want to post something like that.. Because it is public information. Because he is angry. Because no one likes losing money. Because if you have a business, you communicate and try to rectify problems as they arise. Granted, some people will never be satisfied, regardless of the level of service provided, but a brief explanation can go along way to smooth ruffled feathers with most folks. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Jon Agne wrote: Wow. Sounds just like a temper tantrum to me. I do not suppose that he knows the entire story, now does he? He just knows he paid ten days ago (four of them weekend), doesn't have his stuff, and can't seem to get a reply to an inquiry. From a customer's point of view, that's the whole story. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I can beat that. I paid in April and haven't gotten all of my stuff despite asking many times and being told it was coming. If it was anything more than a handful of instrument cluster lamps I would be really pissed. At this point I'm just walking away and chalking it up to experience. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 4:22 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Jon Agne wrote: Wow. Sounds just like a temper tantrum to me. I do not suppose that he knows the entire story, now does he? He just knows he paid ten days ago (four of them weekend), doesn't have his stuff, and can't seem to get a reply to an inquiry. From a customer's point of view, that's the whole story. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:00:03 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Message-ID: 51b61423.8080...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed So I called again this morning, a woman said someone would call me back. No call back. I called a little while ago, got an answering service woman who said she could only pass the message on to Trent for him to call me. I am starting to think I am out $150 and this guy is running some kind of scam, or is incompetent, or has no clue, is in over his head, is incapacitated, or some combination of all of the above. I called NAPA to get a couple of things, will be there tomorrow, then will give AutohausAZ a try per Kleb's experience. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Try http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ Dan not presently dying of cancer Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Autohaus Arizona www.autohausaz.com has been stellar over the years. Their website gives you part numbers and is a snap to use. The owner/rep is acessible most any time via their 800 number, and they ship promptly. If you desperately need something in under a week you can pay their expedited shipping cost and will still come out cheaper than the local dealer. For dealer only parts, the Classic Center is usually the best route. On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 4:45 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Try http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ Dan not presently dying of cancer Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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No it is not a temper tantrum. It is a matter of sharing FACTS related to someone many of us might find important in dealing with our cars, as was Rusty. I think many of us were willing to support his efforts in this business, expecting a similar level of service, or at least hoping for such, based on initial comms in that regard. I paid this guy for some basic parts. His person Kerri took the order and took my money Friday a week ago. She was pleasant and had my info there. Good enough. I expected to receive the goods within a few days, she said she would try to get the order in that Friday afternoon, barring that, Monday. Good enough. No different from many other orders from Rusty over the years, this guy is the new Rusty basically doing the same thing. No particular reason to expect a different experience. He takes an order, ships what he has or passes it on to Worldpac, whatever works. On Friday morning I sent TF an email asking where the stuff was, thinking a week was long enough to get stuff shipped out given my previous experiences. He sent back a msg saying he would get back to me when he got to the office later on. I heard nothing back on Friday. I called 2X this morning asking what the story was. 2 different people answered and said they would pass the msg along for him to call me back. That was hours ago, no call. He has gone dark. Nice. Others have bought stuff from this guy and have not received their orders, and he is not responding to queries -- emails or phone calls. He has gone dark on them owing them parts/money. Nice. I did some research to see if I could find out the guy's story. I found that info about the DUI. That suggests to me we might be dealing with someone who has responsibility issues, in addition to my and others' experiences with ordering parts, but you draw your own conclusions based on that info and my/others' experiences, more FACTS. I found other info too that is a bit concerning. Now I have to try to figure out how to either get my stuff, or get my $150 back, or some combination of the 2. Its not like I am going destitute over the $150 but it just really pisses me off. I am upset because I had expected to get this car sorted last week then drive to my daughter on the past weekend to give her this car, then take the car she has to my son who now needs a car. This problem has given me a larger headache and caused some other issues due to lack of carry-through by this guy. Not the least having my son and my wife on my ass to get the car deal sorted within a hard time constraint and other life issues. So it is causing me more headache and likely more money to get a plane ticket sorted. I have basically lost 10 days on this guy and his lack of responsiveness having taken my money. That pisses me off too. I am interested to know any other parts of the entire story if you, he, or anyone else can share it with me. So far I have related FACTS as I know them, but perhaps he has suffered some malady that prevents his attention to business, or something. I am open to education in that regard and will consider it, apologize, whatever. I suggest that anyone else contemplating ordering stuff from this guy might want to evaluate other alternatives given what I know to be FACTUAL information about this guy, but, as always, YMMV and you are welcome to spend your money however you want. --R On 6/10/13 4:09 PM, Jon Agne wrote: Wow. Sounds just like a temper tantrum to me. I do not suppose that he knows the entire story, now does he? Jon On Jun 10, 2013, at 3:56 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jun 10, 2013, at 2:41 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Just wondering why you would ever want to post something like that.. Because it is public information. Because he is angry. Because no one likes losing money. Because if you have a business, you communicate and try to rectify problems as they arise. Granted, some people will never be satisfied, regardless of the level of service provided, but a brief explanation can go along way to smooth ruffled feathers with most folks. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
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Curt Raymond wrote: I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? What's the history there, was it Fastlane PeachParts Pelican? And Phil is dead now, so who's running Pelican? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Curt wrote: Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jun 10, 2013 2:04 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? What's the history there, was it Fastlane PeachParts Pelican? That's right. And Phil is dead now, so who's running Pelican? The same people who were always running it, back when they sold only Porsche and BMW parts? I don't think Phil had much hand in their operations after he sold Peachparts. I miss Randy Steele. Alex Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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--R wrote: No it is not a temper tantrum. It is a matter of sharing FACTS related to someone many of us might find important in dealing with our cars, as was Rusty. I think many of us were willing to support his efforts in this business, expecting a similar level of service, or at least hoping for such, based on initial comms in that regard. We can each pile on - either side. And, when Rusty drFatty had their split, we could pile on - either side, except one side guaranteed cancer ;-) What happens when we find out that TF is dead, from some DUI mishap, or his mom died, or... whatever really sad junk. The chatter ought to be at the closed forum - banned, I say. Banned got more of the cancer chatter than mbz, thankfully. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Alex wrote: I miss Randy Steele. Randy is wanting your biz. Look him up. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Ahh there it is, I knew it was different but similar and remembered it wrong... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:45:08 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Message-ID: e2f920d6-8d2d-4389-88c5-ba75834c5...@penoff.com Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Try http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ Dan not presently dying of cancer Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I didn't think they were so terrific last year when although they had a great posted price for a 190D radiator they didn't actually have any in stock. Couldn't be bothered to tell me for a week and couldn't understand why I was pissed when I called them. Rusty had me a new radiator in 3 days and matched their price. When my 240D needed a radiator and I needed it NOW my local CarQuest had it the next day. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:00:34 -0400 From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Message-ID: CAC35L=ur83mmmbtepp2wemxr29ltdhxy+djcin_nk5dxfsx...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Autohaus Arizona www.autohausaz.com has been stellar over the years. Their website gives you part numbers and is a snap to use. The owner/rep is acessible most any time via their 800 number, and they ship promptly. If you desperately need something in under a week you can pay their expedited shipping cost and will still come out cheaper than the local dealer. For dealer only parts, the Classic Center is usually the best route. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Not necessarily the best price for every part on every model, but overall they can't be beat.If you're wanting a high value part then it is probably agood idea to do some comparison shopping. On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 5:28 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I didn't think they were so terrific last year when although they had a great posted price for a 190D radiator they didn't actually have any in stock. Couldn't be bothered to tell me for a week and couldn't understand why I was pissed when I called them. Rusty had me a new radiator in 3 days and matched their price. When my 240D needed a radiator and I needed it NOW my local CarQuest had it the next day. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:00:34 -0400 From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Message-ID: CAC35L=ur83mmmbtepp2wemxr29ltdhxy+djcin_nk5dxfsx...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Autohaus Arizona www.autohausaz.com has been stellar over the years. Their website gives you part numbers and is a snap to use. The owner/rep is acessible most any time via their 800 number, and they ship promptly. If you desperately need something in under a week you can pay their expedited shipping cost and will still come out cheaper than the local dealer. For dealer only parts, the Classic Center is usually the best route. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I put Randy's daughter through college and even paid for him to attend StarFest in Milwaukee. If he wasn't on the left coast I would probably still buy from him. Good guy. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 5:14 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Alex wrote: I miss Randy Steele. Randy is wanting your biz. Look him up. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It once was against the law (or credit card rules) to debit an account before items are shipped IIRC. Has anyone contacted Rusty to see if he knows anything about this situation? Gerry On 6/7/13 5:41 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Facts provided without comment: A couple of weeks ago I sent a list of parts I needed to Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com and we went back and forth a couple times, got some prices on the stuff. This was just prices in the email, not the pdf quote with part #s, etc. I had received in the past when I put in orders. I called last Friday to put in the order, spoke to a woman Kerri who had the emails, pulled up my info, we went over the list and I placed the order. It was 3:30ish, she said she would try to get the order in so it might be shipped that afternoon. I saw my bank acct had been debited on Friday last. Today is a week later, still no parts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If you paid with a credit card, can't you stop payment to him from the credit card company and get your $150 back? Also, I never hear anyone mentioning Peach Parts in Atlanta (a division of Pelican Parts). Is there something problematic about them? Shipping from them should be faster in the Southeast. Gerry From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net No it is not a temper tantrum. It is a matter of sharing FACTS related to someone many of us might find important in dealing with our cars, as was Rusty. I think many of us were willing to support his efforts in this business, expecting a similar level of service, or at least hoping for such, based on initial comms in that regard. I paid this guy for some basic parts. His person Kerri took the order and took my money Friday a week ago. She was pleasant and had my info there. Good enough. I expected to receive the goods within a few days, she said she would try to get the order in that Friday afternoon, barring that, Monday. Good enough. No different from many other orders from Rusty over the years, this guy is the new Rusty basically doing the same thing. No particular reason to expect a different experience. He takes an order, ships what he has or passes it on to Worldpac, whatever works. On Friday morning I sent TF an email asking where the stuff was, thinking a week was long enough to get stuff shipped out given my previous experiences. He sent back a msg saying he would get back to me when he got to the office later on. I heard nothing back on Friday. I called 2X this morning asking what the story was. 2 different people answered and said they would pass the msg along for him to call me back. That was hours ago, no call. He has gone dark. Nice. Others have bought stuff from this guy and have not received their orders, and he is not responding to queries -- emails or phone calls. He has gone dark on them owing them parts/money. Nice. I did some research to see if I could find out the guy's story. I found that info about the DUI. That suggests to me we might be dealing with someone who has responsibility issues, in addition to my and others' experiences with ordering parts, but you draw your own conclusions based on that info and my/others' experiences, more FACTS. I found other info too that is a bit concerning. Now I have to try to figure out how to either get my stuff, or get my $150 back, or some combination of the 2. Its not like I am going destitute over the $150 but it just really pisses me off. I am upset because I had expected to get this car sorted last week then drive to my daughter on the past weekend to give her this car, then take the car she has to my son who now needs a car. This problem has given me a larger headache and caused some other issues due to lack of carry-through by this guy. Not the least having my son and my wife on my ass to get the car deal sorted within a hard time constraint and other life issues. So it is causing me more headache and likely more money to get a plane ticket sorted. I have basically lost 10 days on this guy and his lack of responsiveness having taken my money. That pisses me off too. I am interested to know any other parts of the entire story if you, he, or anyone else can share it with me. So far I have related FACTS as I know them, but perhaps he has suffered some malady that prevents his attention to business, or something. I am open to education in that regard and will consider it, apologize, whatever. I suggest that anyone else contemplating ordering stuff from this guy might want to evaluate other alternatives given what I know to be FACTUAL information about this guy, but, as always, YMMV and you are welcome to spend your money however you want. --R On 6/10/13 4:09 PM, Jon Agne wrote: Wow. Sounds just like a temper tantrum to me. I do not suppose that he knows the entire story, now does he? Jon On Jun 10, 2013, at 3:56 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jun 10, 2013, at 2:41 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Just wondering why you would ever want to post something like that.. Because it is public information. Because he is angry. Because no one likes losing money. Because if you have a business, you communicate and try to rectify problems as they arise. Granted, some people will never be satisfied, regardless of the level of service provided, but a brief explanation can go along way to smooth ruffled feathers with most folks. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives
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Dan wrote: I put Randy's daughter through college and even paid for him to attend StarFest in Milwaukee. If he wasn't on the left coast I would probably still buy from him. Good guy. www.epsparts.com/parts/ Alex is on west coast, if I recall properly. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jun 10, 2013 3:16 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Dan wrote: I put Randy's daughter through college and even paid for him to attend StarFest in Milwaukee. If he wasn't on the left coast I would probably still buy from him. Good guy. www.epsparts.com/parts/ Alex is on west coast, if I recall properly. mao I am indeed. I had no idea Randy was still in the foreign parts business. Thanks for the URL. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Gerry Archer wrote: Also, I never hear anyone mentioning Peach Parts in Atlanta (a division of Pelican Parts). Is there something problematic about them? Shipping from them should be faster in the Southeast. If I've got it right, Phil Reinhardt changed the name from Fastlane to Peach Parts, then sold it to Pelican Parts, then died last year. So, Peach Parts is pretty much a 2nd name for Pelican now? Anybody have experience with Pelican? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Randy went back to the stealership some years back, probably in the late 90s/early 2000s if I recall correctly. He had some major health issues and left at some point in the future after that. He has or had a large supply of NOS parts, which he started liquidating on eBay some years back out of a warehouse in Goleta, where he is still located today as far as I know. I touch base with him from time to time. My needs are minimal enough that it doesn't make a lot of logistical or financial sense to buy from a supplier in California. He's a good guy, very knowledgeable, and knows his customers well. He is pretty active on the Hitler list, which I find curious, but I have never seen any reference to his business or selling parts that I know of. It's possible that some of the list residents there patronize him. I do not know. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 6:39 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 10, 2013 3:16 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Dan wrote: I put Randy's daughter through college and even paid for him to attend StarFest in Milwaukee. If he wasn't on the left coast I would probably still buy from him. Good guy. www.epsparts.com/parts/ Alex is on west coast, if I recall properly. mao I am indeed. I had no idea Randy was still in the foreign parts business. Thanks for the URL. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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He is a very nice person from what I remember. I have invited to be on LinkedIn with no response even though we supply him and I no longer compete with him. Some folks keep drudges, some don't. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Sender: Mercedes mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:29:01 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] My experience -- a datum point Randy went back to the stealership some years back, probably in the late 90s/early 2000s if I recall correctly. He had some major health issues and left at some point in the future after that. He has or had a large supply of NOS parts, which he started liquidating on eBay some years back out of a warehouse in Goleta, where he is still located today as far as I know. I touch base with him from time to time. My needs are minimal enough that it doesn't make a lot of logistical or financial sense to buy from a supplier in California. He's a good guy, very knowledgeable, and knows his customers well. He is pretty active on the Hitler list, which I find curious, but I have never seen any reference to his business or selling parts that I know of. It's possible that some of the list residents there patronize him. I do not know. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 6:39 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 10, 2013 3:16 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Dan wrote: I put Randy's daughter through college and even paid for him to attend StarFest in Milwaukee. If he wasn't on the left coast I would probably still buy from him. Good guy. www.epsparts.com/parts/ Alex is on west coast, if I recall properly. mao I am indeed. I had no idea Randy was still in the foreign parts business. Thanks for the URL. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I will check it out, but I may get cancer and die clay On Jun 10, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Try http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ Dan not presently dying of cancer Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Randy is top notch but his shipments can take a week to get to Florida. Alex wrote: I miss Randy Steele. Randy is wanting your biz. Look him up. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5899 - Release Date: 06/10/13 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I really hope this Trent thing gets resolved. I don't like dealing with autohausaz. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 10, 2013, at 9:00 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I will check it out, but I may get cancer and die clay On Jun 10, 2013, at 1:45 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Try http://www.buyeuroparts.com/ Dan not presently dying of cancer Sent from my iPad On Jun 10, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I emailed today, haven't heard anything since Thursday. Went over to CarQuest and ordered all new rear brake components for my 190D. They couldn't get a lower radiator hose which isn't tremendously surprising. Dr Fatty seems to be out of business, buymbparts.net seems to be gone anyway. I'm thinking of trying Pelican Parts. Who was it that bought from them before, Larry? -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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In all honesty I thought Randy Steele had passed away. I must be thinking of another parts guy who was popular on the mbz.org lists? Allan Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com writes: Randy went back to the stealership some years back, probably in the late 90s/early 2000s if I recall correctly. He had some major health issues and left at some point in the future after that. He has or had a large supply of NOS parts, which he started liquidating on eBay some years back out of a warehouse in Goleta, where he is still located today as far as I know. I touch base with him from time to time. My needs are minimal enough that it doesn't make a lot of logistical or financial sense to buy from a supplier in California. He's a good guy, very knowledgeable, and knows his customers well. He is pretty active on the Hitler list, which I find curious, but I have never seen any reference to his business or selling parts that I know of. It's possible that some of the list residents there patronize him. I do not know. Dan Sent from my iPad -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Andrew wrote: Autohaus Arizona www.autohausaz.com has been stellar over the years. Their website gives you part numbers and is a snap to use. The owner/rep is acessible most any time via their 800 number, and they ship promptly. If you desperately need something in under a week you can pay their expedited shipping cost and will still come out cheaper than the local dealer. For dealer only parts, the Classic Center is usually the best route. Prices on Uro bottom hose for '84 190D including shipping: Rockauto 29.80 Autohaus 64.24 Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I would not buy uro Sent from my iPhone On Jun 10, 2013, at 10:11 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Andrew wrote: Autohaus Arizona www.autohausaz.com has been stellar over the years. Their website gives you part numbers and is a snap to use. The owner/rep is acessible most any time via their 800 number, and they ship promptly. If you desperately need something in under a week you can pay their expedited shipping cost and will still come out cheaper than the local dealer. For dealer only parts, the Classic Center is usually the best route. Prices on Uro bottom hose for '84 190D including shipping: Rockauto 29.80 Autohaus 64.24 Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: Prices on Uro bottom hose for '84 190D including shipping: Rockauto 29.80 Autohaus 64.24 In my experience it's nearly impossible to beat Rockauto's list prices. One thing to watch out for, especially with orders of more than one thing, is that they will ship different parts from different locations and hit you up with multiple shipping charges. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thanks, Alan. We can watch for that. Gerry Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: Prices on Uro bottom hose for '84 190D including shipping: Rockauto 29.80 Autohaus 64.24 In my experience it's nearly impossible to beat Rockauto's list prices. One thing to watch out for, especially with orders of more than one thing, is that they will ship different parts from different locations and hit you up with multiple shipping charges. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5899 - Release Date: 06/10/13 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That seriously sucks. On Fri, Jun 7, 2013 at 11:59 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I did not buy stuff from Worldparts, I bought stuff from buymbparts. I don't want to hear excuses about some 3rd party, I want the stuff I paid for. --R On 6/7/13 8:16 PM, MG wrote: Yeah I understand that Trent has been having a lot of problems with Worldparts in regards to shipping and pricing. Hopefully this will get fixed sooner rather than later. Not much fun on either side of an order. Manfred Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:41:56 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79TD300@**constructivity.netrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net Facts provided without comment: A couple of weeks ago I sent a list of parts I needed to Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com and we went back and forth a couple times, got some prices on the stuff. This was just prices in the email, not the pdf quote with part #s, etc. I had received in the past when I put in orders. I called last Friday to put in the order, spoke to a woman Kerri who had the emails, pulled up my info, we went over the list and I placed the order. It was 3:30ish, she said she would try to get the order in so it might be shipped that afternoon. I saw my bank acct had been debited on Friday last. Today is a week later, still no parts. On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomasrichthomas79TD300@** constructivity.net richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: So I ordered stuff last Friday, not here yet. Do you have a tracking number or order status? --R On 6/7/13 1:23 PM, Buymbparts wrote: I am out for the morning, I will check on your order as soon as I get back Sent from my iPhone It is now 5:38PM, no parts, no status update. Looks like the work I was going to do this weekend (actually, this past week) to get the car sorted to drive north early next week is not going to get done. This experience seems to differ from that experienced by others who have dealt with the vendor, so consider it as you might. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah I understand that Trent has been having a lot of problems with Worldparts in regards to shipping and pricing. Hopefully this will get fixed sooner rather than later. Not much fun on either side of an order. Manfred Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:41:56 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Facts provided without comment: A couple of weeks ago I sent a list of parts I needed to Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com and we went back and forth a couple times, got some prices on the stuff. This was just prices in the email, not the pdf quote with part #s, etc. I had received in the past when I put in orders. I called last Friday to put in the order, spoke to a woman Kerri who had the emails, pulled up my info, we went over the list and I placed the order. It was 3:30ish, she said she would try to get the order in so it might be shipped that afternoon. I saw my bank acct had been debited on Friday last. Today is a week later, still no parts. On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: So I ordered stuff last Friday, not here yet. Do you have a tracking number or order status? --R On 6/7/13 1:23 PM, Buymbparts wrote: I am out for the morning, I will check on your order as soon as I get back Sent from my iPhone It is now 5:38PM, no parts, no status update. Looks like the work I was going to do this weekend (actually, this past week) to get the car sorted to drive north early next week is not going to get done. This experience seems to differ from that experienced by others who have dealt with the vendor, so consider it as you might. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I did not buy stuff from Worldparts, I bought stuff from buymbparts. I don't want to hear excuses about some 3rd party, I want the stuff I paid for. --R On 6/7/13 8:16 PM, MG wrote: Yeah I understand that Trent has been having a lot of problems with Worldparts in regards to shipping and pricing. Hopefully this will get fixed sooner rather than later. Not much fun on either side of an order. Manfred Date: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:41:56 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Facts provided without comment: A couple of weeks ago I sent a list of parts I needed to Buymbparts buymbpa...@gmail.com and we went back and forth a couple times, got some prices on the stuff. This was just prices in the email, not the pdf quote with part #s, etc. I had received in the past when I put in orders. I called last Friday to put in the order, spoke to a woman Kerri who had the emails, pulled up my info, we went over the list and I placed the order. It was 3:30ish, she said she would try to get the order in so it might be shipped that afternoon. I saw my bank acct had been debited on Friday last. Today is a week later, still no parts. On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: So I ordered stuff last Friday, not here yet. Do you have a tracking number or order status? --R On 6/7/13 1:23 PM, Buymbparts wrote: I am out for the morning, I will check on your order as soon as I get back Sent from my iPhone It is now 5:38PM, no parts, no status update. Looks like the work I was going to do this weekend (actually, this past week) to get the car sorted to drive north early next week is not going to get done. This experience seems to differ from that experienced by others who have dealt with the vendor, so consider it as you might. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
