Tom, thank Baud free enterprise is alive and well in America! I don't even have a
coach yet, but I'll guarantee that Scott is high on my list of preferred vendors
when I do need one. Everyone starts somewhere -- free enterprise is for everyone,
not just some anointed few. If the established vendors can't/won't offer good
value, they'll go by the wayside -- as they should. And the helm will change to
someone who does offer it. Maybe Jim Bounds ought to just close up shop? After
all, there were others in it before he was... Nah, don't think so. I have an
idea he'll be there a long time. And I get the feeling that Scott is no quitter
either. Of course, this is just my opinion. YMMV
Scott, do you have a product list? If so, please send it privately. Thanks for
for your efforts -- go for it!
Steve
American Capitalist Pig in Denton
> Somewhere we have to draw the line on these kinds of products and I am not
> sure where that line is relative to competing with GMC parts suppliers.
> They need to make a profit to stay in business since after all this is their
> full time job and not just a sideline for them. There will come a time when
> we may cause some of them to go out of business,and that may mean higher
> prices or parts not being available at all. Maybe the product costs a few
> more dollars thru gateway of cinnabar but they are always there if I need a
> part. If I break down on the road, they can ship a part over night with just
> a phone call. Just my opinion of course for what its worth
>
> >In a message dated 5/1/2000 12:33:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> >
> >> The shocks were $199 including shipping. I
> >> bought two sets at the end of january (a set for me and a set for my
> >> brother).
> >
> >Hey Gmcers!
> >
> >On Thursday, Friday and today, Monday, I scoured all the ads in Family
> >Motorcoach Magazine, some of the larger RV retailers on the net and called
> >Krupp-Bilstein in Conn. and KYB in Chicago. I inquired about becoming a
> >distributor of their products. Wow! I was amazed at what kind of money they
> >wanted for inventory to be a distributor. As some of you know I have some
> >products for sale at prices considerably less than what others ask:
> >http://members.aol.com/adohen1/page/Adohensupply.htm This is my attempt to
> >help us to get products at a more reasonable price. Please understand I am
> >not doing this for nothing, it is my intention to make something for my
> >effort albeit not huge amounts.
> >On Saturday I placed an ad on my website for 6 KYBs for $184.00 because I
> >placed an order with a supplier on Friday , expecting delivery May 5th.
> >Today, I was informed delivery would not be until June 1st because they are
> >backordered. I was disappointed so I called the supplier back. I got a
> >different price---If I can get 10 people to buy them, or 60 shocks I can sell
> >them for $174.00. I know PST sells them for $199.00 and that includes
> >shipping.
> >UPS charges about 17.75 to ship to California plus .35 cent for additional
> >for insurance so the total cost to Ca would be about $192.10. For people
> >closer to me shipping costs could be as low as 7.87 plus .35 insurance or
> >182.22. So I guess for people who live in Ca, PST is just alittle more
> >expensive($6.50) than this deal but for those of us east of the Mississippi
> >you might save an additional $17.00.
> >
> >For those Bilstein shock lovers, If I can get 10 orders, or 60 shocks, the
> >price would be $385.00 for 6. Shipping cost would approximate what the KYBs
> >are above. Some of the prices I got on these ranged from $449.00 to 539.82 at
> >Camping World today and that was being in the Presidents Club!
> >
> >If you are interested in getting into this purchase at these prices please
> >e-mail me off the net. I will keep everyone posted via e-mail if we reach 10
> >orders in each shock category. I will only occasionally post to the GMCnet as
> >to the number of purchasers. If you happen to know other people who own GMCs
> >off the net, tell them about this deal too!
> >
> >I will need to know:
> >type KYB or Bilstein
> >Your Name
> >Address
> >City
> >State
> >Zip
> >Telephone number
> >I will notify you of the total cost via e-mail after getting the information
> >above from you.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Scott http://members.aol.com/adohen/advice/index.htm
> >
> >I am applying for acceptance to some of the larger distributors of RV
> >products and accessories. Furnaces, Refers, Air Conditioners, generators,
> >seats might be available in the near future at lower prices. If I can help
> >you pay less and make alittle myself I will keep pursuing GMC parts and
> >accessories. If you like some of these prices buy something and I will keep
> >trying to squeeze your dollar even more!!
> >
> >
coach yet, but I'll guarantee that Scott is high on my list of preferred vendors
when I do need one. Everyone starts somewhere -- free enterprise is for everyone,
not just some anointed few. If the established vendors can't/won't offer good
value, they'll go by the wayside -- as they should. And the helm will change to
someone who does offer it. Maybe Jim Bounds ought to just close up shop? After
all, there were others in it before he was... Nah, don't think so. I have an
idea he'll be there a long time. And I get the feeling that Scott is no quitter
either. Of course, this is just my opinion. YMMV
Scott, do you have a product list? If so, please send it privately. Thanks for
for your efforts -- go for it!
Steve
American Capitalist Pig in Denton
> Somewhere we have to draw the line on these kinds of products and I am not
> sure where that line is relative to competing with GMC parts suppliers.
> They need to make a profit to stay in business since after all this is their
> full time job and not just a sideline for them. There will come a time when
> we may cause some of them to go out of business,and that may mean higher
> prices or parts not being available at all. Maybe the product costs a few
> more dollars thru gateway of cinnabar but they are always there if I need a
> part. If I break down on the road, they can ship a part over night with just
> a phone call. Just my opinion of course for what its worth
>
> >In a message dated 5/1/2000 12:33:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> >
> >> The shocks were $199 including shipping. I
> >> bought two sets at the end of january (a set for me and a set for my
> >> brother).
> >
> >Hey Gmcers!
> >
> >On Thursday, Friday and today, Monday, I scoured all the ads in Family
> >Motorcoach Magazine, some of the larger RV retailers on the net and called
> >Krupp-Bilstein in Conn. and KYB in Chicago. I inquired about becoming a
> >distributor of their products. Wow! I was amazed at what kind of money they
> >wanted for inventory to be a distributor. As some of you know I have some
> >products for sale at prices considerably less than what others ask:
> >http://members.aol.com/adohen1/page/Adohensupply.htm This is my attempt to
> >help us to get products at a more reasonable price. Please understand I am
> >not doing this for nothing, it is my intention to make something for my
> >effort albeit not huge amounts.
> >On Saturday I placed an ad on my website for 6 KYBs for $184.00 because I
> >placed an order with a supplier on Friday , expecting delivery May 5th.
> >Today, I was informed delivery would not be until June 1st because they are
> >backordered. I was disappointed so I called the supplier back. I got a
> >different price---If I can get 10 people to buy them, or 60 shocks I can sell
> >them for $174.00. I know PST sells them for $199.00 and that includes
> >shipping.
> >UPS charges about 17.75 to ship to California plus .35 cent for additional
> >for insurance so the total cost to Ca would be about $192.10. For people
> >closer to me shipping costs could be as low as 7.87 plus .35 insurance or
> >182.22. So I guess for people who live in Ca, PST is just alittle more
> >expensive($6.50) than this deal but for those of us east of the Mississippi
> >you might save an additional $17.00.
> >
> >For those Bilstein shock lovers, If I can get 10 orders, or 60 shocks, the
> >price would be $385.00 for 6. Shipping cost would approximate what the KYBs
> >are above. Some of the prices I got on these ranged from $449.00 to 539.82 at
> >Camping World today and that was being in the Presidents Club!
> >
> >If you are interested in getting into this purchase at these prices please
> >e-mail me off the net. I will keep everyone posted via e-mail if we reach 10
> >orders in each shock category. I will only occasionally post to the GMCnet as
> >to the number of purchasers. If you happen to know other people who own GMCs
> >off the net, tell them about this deal too!
> >
> >I will need to know:
> >type KYB or Bilstein
> >Your Name
> >Address
> >City
> >State
> >Zip
> >Telephone number
> >I will notify you of the total cost via e-mail after getting the information
> >above from you.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Scott http://members.aol.com/adohen/advice/index.htm
> >
> >I am applying for acceptance to some of the larger distributors of RV
> >products and accessories. Furnaces, Refers, Air Conditioners, generators,
> >seats might be available in the near future at lower prices. If I can help
> >you pay less and make alittle myself I will keep pursuing GMC parts and
> >accessories. If you like some of these prices buy something and I will keep
> >trying to squeeze your dollar even more!!
> >
> >
