Andrew
I agree 100%. I don't think Ed really wants any customers he just wants to
be an ass. I've tried to get prices from him on items he boasts about
selling but have never got a response. Needless to say I've crossed him off
my christmas card list.
Larry Miller
----- Original Message -----
From <Andrew.Griffith at ReadRite.com>
To: <JustBrits@aol.com>
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 7:15 PM
Subject: RE: Lot rot (brake systems) and wheel bearing shims.
> Ed,
> If you never intended to sell me the shims... why did you reply back
saying
> that you "STOCKED" them? Doesn't make much sense to me. If you want me as
a
> customer you have an odd way of showing it, and not only to me but the
rest
> of the list. Frankly I don't care who I offer my business to as long as
they
> are fare about it and I get quality parts. If these 2 bit shims are not
> worth your time then "EXCUSE...... ME!" And besides you wouldn't have been
> "bailing me out", you would have only made things a little simpler. Do you
> think you are the only shim supplier in town? I'll punch my own if need
be.
>
> I thought I was doing you a favor by mentioning to the rest of the list
that
> you had offered to help me out and provide me with the product I need, but
I
> guess I was wrong.
>
> I think I'm missing something here... I thought this list was meant for
> people with a common interest so they can help each other out.
> No thanks ED!
>
> Man today is just NOT my day.
> -Drew
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JustBrits@aol.com [mailto:JustBrits@aol.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 4:14 PM
> To: Andrew.Griffith@readrite.com
> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Lot rot (brake systems) and wheel bearing shims.
>
>
> In a message dated 08/28/2000 4:44:46 PM Central Daylight Time,
> Andrew.Griffith@ReadRite.com writes:
>
> << Yes, it was Don that I spoke to at MM (in the flesh) and he suggested
> (strongly I might add) that I use the spacers, but the topic of shims
never
> came up. I'll ask him about the shims when I go back there this week, I
> need
> to go back this week and pick up the rest of my 7/16 wheel studs.
Meanwhile
> Ed at "Just Brits" replied back to me to let me know that he carried the
> shims also, since he's a fellow Lister... I'll give him first chance. >>
>
> Drew:
>
> Since you have seen fit to "publish" the "repy", leave us "publish"
> CORRECTLY, please.
>
> I replied to your query and I quote:
>
> "I stock them for customers, Drew."
>
> KEY word being "customers". With EVERY front end "rebuild 'kit'" I send
10
> shims of thin sizes and 4 of FAT ones. I do not send bill. The customer
> gets the job done and THEN I send Invoice.
>
> You bought all you parts else where and want me to bail you out?? NOT!!
>
> All shims are available thru about 4 catalogs and you just have to BUY a
> large enough selection inorder to complete the job. Then you may TRY to
> "return" the "used" but not "used" ones for credit.
>
> I have GREAT customers including a BUNCH in CA.. They are, without
doubt,
> a
> FANTASTIC bunch (especially The Witch). I WILL NOT depleat my normal
stock
> of items needed for this sorta job to a non-customer.
>
> My "stock" and my "knowledge" do, in fact, cost.
>
> Cheers..............
>
> Ed
>
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