I must agree somewhat to the Ma and Pa tyoe of business. However I must also
agree that when I am looking for 3 different type of springs and 8 nylock nuts
and a variety of other odd items,Who among us does not at times look at the
handfull of pieces in your hand at the checkout and be amazed that you got them
all at one place! But to find a place that understands our trials of part
finding AND can speak the rather obscure language of Sprigetteuse is also a
blessing. Now if I could just train Bob down at the U-Pullit yard to not put the
Suburbans on top of the Sprites I could have a less stressful day.
Happy Hunting All!
Bruce Lowry
60 Bugeye "Cosmo"
67.5 Datsun Roadster "Rollo" (Yes, he has been upside down)
Robert B. Houston wrote:
> Well, I usually totally agree with Frank, but just have to put my two cents
> worth in this time.
> I love the concept of Ma and Pa stores, but I'm buliding a cabin in the
> mountains, and the Lumber yards in Ruidoso, NM either close early, or do not
> open on weekends, and have never called me by my first name or given me any
> kind of better service, even though I've spent over $20,000.00 in one of
> them over the past few years on materials for the cabin.
> For the most part, my Home Depot, has the same crappy lumber as the lumber
> yard, but has always treated me in a professional and curteous manner.
> Their return policy has always been liberal, and the prices competitive.
> And where else can I go at 7:30 on Saturday night with the thingy for the
> whatchamacallit in hand and find one!
> I think it is great you have a good relationship with Ma and Pa at the
> lumber yard (they're all owned by companies hundreds of miles away here) but
> us weekend lumber (and electrical and plumbing) warriors don't get the same
> treatment as you regulars.
>
> Robert Houston
> (gotta go to HD for fittings for the new hot water heater I'm installing
> today)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GMari58175@aol.com <GMari58175@aol.com>
> To: spritenut@Exit109.com <spritenut@Exit109.com>; redlotus@spacey.net
> <redlotus@spacey.net>
> Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Date: Sunday, September 06, 1998 6:55 AM
> Subject: Re: 3 phone calls (a little long)
>
> >In a message dated 98-09-05 19:31:28 EDT, spritenut@Exit109.com writes:
> >
> ><< This country was built on friendly "Ma & Pa" type stores. Some day the
> > Corporate Giants with their low prices, lower quality, and "you are just
> > a number" attitude will fall flat on their faces but it will probably
> > only happen after they manage to put the rest of the little guys out of
> > business.
> > I sure hope not!
> > Tell me a story, call me a name, but DON'T call me a number!!! >>
> >Sam Walton, founder of Walmart said in his Autobiography, "Walmart didn't
> kill
> >main street America, Progress did." To that I say pheewy! Also Home Depot
> >does not offer lower prices. Their margins are significantly higher than
> the
> >independent retail dealer! It's the public perception that they sell (very
> >well I might ad). Go get em Frank!!
> >
> >george marinos
> >sprite MKII An6
> >glen rock, nj
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