Vendor Experience ??
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Sudbury MA
It is a mailorder but their website shows a shop building of some kind.
I just spoke with the owner about an ignition coil for my 68 and he wasn't overly enthusiastic about answering my questions. I have three coils I have purchased (from others) that are not visually correct for my car so I wanted to be sure that it was exactly what I needed for judging purposes. He acted like I was an inconvenience. Price of coil was $80 plus $15 for shipping.
For $95.00 I thought I was entitled to a little customer service.
Many vendors today act like they are doing you a favor in letting you do business with them.
Kurt
I just spoke with the owner about an ignition coil for my 68 and he wasn't overly enthusiastic about answering my questions. I have three coils I have purchased (from others) that are not visually correct for my car so I wanted to be sure that it was exactly what I needed for judging purposes. He acted like I was an inconvenience. Price of coil was $80 plus $15 for shipping.
For $95.00 I thought I was entitled to a little customer service.
Many vendors today act like they are doing you a favor in letting you do business with them.
Kurt
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,438
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From: Melrose Florida
Kurt,
I hate to throw darts, but you asked the question. This name rings a bell...I have this weird bit of memory that this might be the latest in a long line of names for this operator, perhaps something about no brake caliper core refunds?
I may be way off base, I hope if you have made a transaction that you get the right part.
Steve
I hate to throw darts, but you asked the question. This name rings a bell...I have this weird bit of memory that this might be the latest in a long line of names for this operator, perhaps something about no brake caliper core refunds?
I may be way off base, I hope if you have made a transaction that you get the right part.
Steve
Originally Posted by ksbunting
Has anyone had any experience with 'Corvette Parts Man' in Fort Lauderdale Florida?
Thank you,
Kurt
Thank you,
Kurt
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '26
i live in hollywood fl also, and i am familiar with them. they have been around a long time and aren't one of your "big name, big ad campaign" type places. personally, i would do business with gold coast corvettes in ft lauderdale ahead of both the corvette man and art's. gold coast has the best reputation locally and they are extremely knowledgable. the guy to talk to is ZEN (the owner). he is a bit rough around the edges until he gets to know you, but he and his employees are top knotch in every corvette aspect. but that's just my opinion.
as an alternative, i would suggest you get in touch with dr. rebuild. he carries a lot of correct NOS parts and his staff is also excellent. if they have the part, you can bet it will be correct.
you might also try these folks: http://www.corvettedept.com/aboutus.html
they know their stuff also.
steve
as an alternative, i would suggest you get in touch with dr. rebuild. he carries a lot of correct NOS parts and his staff is also excellent. if they have the part, you can bet it will be correct.
you might also try these folks: http://www.corvettedept.com/aboutus.html
they know their stuff also.
steve
Last edited by srs244; Nov 15, 2006 at 04:31 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by ksbunting
It is a mailorder but their website shows a shop building of some kind.
I just spoke with the owner about an ignition coil for my 68 and he wasn't overly enthusiastic about answering my questions. I have three coils I have purchased (from others) that are not visually correct for my car so I wanted to be sure that it was exactly what I needed for judging purposes. He acted like I was an inconvenience. Price of coil was $80 plus $15 for shipping.
For $95.00 I thought I was entitled to a little customer service.
Many vendors today act like they are doing you a favor in letting you do business with them.
Kurt
I just spoke with the owner about an ignition coil for my 68 and he wasn't overly enthusiastic about answering my questions. I have three coils I have purchased (from others) that are not visually correct for my car so I wanted to be sure that it was exactly what I needed for judging purposes. He acted like I was an inconvenience. Price of coil was $80 plus $15 for shipping.
For $95.00 I thought I was entitled to a little customer service.
Many vendors today act like they are doing you a favor in letting you do business with them.
Kurt
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: May help you? You can sure as hell try!
Kurt, Try Goat Hill Restorations out of Long Beach, California. He reproduces correct coils with proper numbers, etc. I don't have the phone number handy but you could probably Google him. He advertises in Hemmings. I met him at Spring Carlisle a few years back. He does nice work and does many more things than just coils.
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Originally Posted by ksbunting
It is a mailorder but their website shows a shop building of some kind.
I just spoke with the owner about an ignition coil for my 68 and he wasn't overly enthusiastic about answering my questions. I have three coils I have purchased (from others) that are not visually correct for my car so I wanted to be sure that it was exactly what I needed for judging purposes. He acted like I was an inconvenience. Price of coil was $80 plus $15 for shipping.
For $95.00 I thought I was entitled to a little customer service.
Many vendors today act like they are doing you a favor in letting you do business with them.
Kurt
I just spoke with the owner about an ignition coil for my 68 and he wasn't overly enthusiastic about answering my questions. I have three coils I have purchased (from others) that are not visually correct for my car so I wanted to be sure that it was exactly what I needed for judging purposes. He acted like I was an inconvenience. Price of coil was $80 plus $15 for shipping.
For $95.00 I thought I was entitled to a little customer service.
Many vendors today act like they are doing you a favor in letting you do business with them.
Kurt
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