Exactly! Not to pick on the small guys - they fill a niche, do a wonderful
job and God bless 'em - but I think we NEED the big operations. They have
the critical mass and the clout to keep the markets open, get discontinued
parts remanufactured, etc. Of the big three, TRF is the only one that is run
by enthusiasts and is Triumph first (at least IMO). Yes backorders are
frustrating, particularly for those of us with daily drivers, but probably
inevitable considering the age and relative rarity of these cars.
I'm thinking/hoping that the closing of the Inn isn't such a bad thing as
TRF can get back to their core business. Charles Runyan has never
been shy about wearing his heart on his sleeve in his newsletters
and I feel bad for him and the failure of this project. I'm wondering
if his bankers told him "No more!" Like an earlier poster pointed out,
doubtless he will tell all in an upcoming newsletter.
Greg Rowe
78 Spitfire
In a message dated 3/17/00 7:54:49 PM EST, SJagGo@aol.com writes:
> Greetings:
> To all the complainers out there who have never run a business, especially
> their own. Try being the person that provides not only for your family but
> are responsible for providing jobs for others. Mr. Runyon (TRF) not only
> provides us with very, very good quality parts, but provides jobs for
others
> as well. Most of us don't have a clue as to what goes on behind the
scenes
> to maintain a business cash flow as well as inventory.
> I've been ordering form TRF for almost 20 years and am delighted to still
do
>
> so. In fact this year I joined the club they have. Not only did I get
> tremendous savings on my winter parts order, but the specials each month
in
> addition to the $25 per month coupon are a real bargain.
> Sure, some parts are backordered, but they are worth the wait. I ordered
> over 50 different parts for my Mk1 and 1500 Spitfires and most of them
> arrived in a few days.
> My Mk1 Midnight Blue seat covers came yesterday and are they ever nice and
> at
> a bargain price.
> So go ahead people rip into your suppliers, but when you do, please let me
> know how many W2's or 1099's you sent out this year.
> Bill Brockschmidt
>
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