ddawson

Wow, this post pissed me off 1st thing in the morning without coffee. Yes it's wrong 100%.

I also skim your ads for things I may need and appreciate the pay it forward attitude.

c3_dk

Morning coffee ?? it's 17.41 :- )

redvetracr

thats funny I read you were asking for opinions, I guess mine doesn`t count.

Rodnok1

Excellent idea right there... Might weed out the issues. Good man...

Greg

Hi Dave,
I feel your pain on this one.
I have had many Corvettes so I end up with a lot of parts that I know I'll never use. I usually try to pass these along to members at no cost, much as you do. I don't really need another $20, I'd rather help out one of my Corvette brothers when I can.
I usually support the Christmas freebie parts thread, but a while ago I found one member was asking for almost everything I listed, different years, different cars, etc. I knew there was no way he could be using the parts and that he probably intended to sell them. I stopped listing there.
I think I've found a solution. I comb the "Parts Wanted" forum and when I come across someone asking for a part I have, collecting dust in the garage, I offer it directly to them at no cost. I'm happy, they're happy, nobody needs to know and, as someone mentioned earlier in this thread, it never hurts to make a deposit in the Karma bank.
You're a good member, doing the right thing Dave and the ones who know and appreciate your help, always will.
Kind regards, Greg

derekderek

Not just parts. When somebody needs information, you give it to them no charge. And that's sometimes harder to get than a part. Don't let the bottom feeders change you.

general ike

Wow this is sad state of not just this forum but the world we live in!!

David it would be very sad if you stopped offering these parts. I for one have benefited by it and its people like you who offer parts and wisdom amongst many others that make this forum great. Some great advise here to weed out some of the gamers. I am new to all this but don't let a few bad apples spoil it for you and the rest of the group!!!!!

In fact David you sold me my first part to help correct my Vette, a rear window storage tray, one of my first posts here as well.

I have said this before but I cannot say it enough, thank you again and thank all of you for all the assistance in making my Vette look its best. No way I could have done it and had so much fun doing it!!! Ike

Duke94

I ran into the same thing with Jeep CJ parts. Restored a couple Jeeps and of course had parts left both new and used. Gave a guy a transfer case as I had no use for it, and it showed up on Craigslist the next week. After that, I only give parts to someone I know or just scrap them. Sad.

TM1400

Well said!! and feel the same!! I received a free part at one point and when I get to that point in my build I too plan to offer items I no longer need for free or low cost to help another out like I was helped out. I also agree with what others have said about people contacting/asking about free parts. I would never ask someone to do this and feel no one ever should!!

bmans vette

Just another thumbs up for David.
He was looking for some original valve covers and had a new removable rear window gasket he was willing to trade for the covers.
I did not have any covers that would fit his needs.
But I asked if he would sell me the gasket. I need one for my project. Had everything but the gasket.

Typical David....... he sent it to me for free including the postage.
His attitude is infectious .... for me anyway. Its nice to feel good about helping someone else when given the opportunity.

The world can use more Davids and less of the naysayers/whiners.
In my opinion anyway.

Peace
Bman (Dennis)

oldgto

Rude, obnoxious, and just plain WRONG! The man offers free parts to help out another enthusiast, and they take those and sell them? THAT is the true definition of a selfish a$$hole! Karma is a bee-otch, just sayin`. They will get their just rewards.... hopefully a blown engine, or a nice telephone pole to the front quarter.
I appreciate the kindness, advice, parts, and other help I`ve received from fellow forum members, and this just pi$$es me off to no end that somebody would abuse the generosity of someone as giving as David.

'75

Persons of poor character and/or poor up-bringing!

69ttop502

How Are You

I think you're angry because your prices are too high and Mr.Howard is too much competition for you.

71 Green 454

I was one of the recipients of a trim ring and a center cap that David was offering for free, just pay shipping. I put the trim ring on my left rear wheel and put the original one and the center cap in a box of misc. parts that will go to the next owner of my '71. I think of David every time I look at the trim ring, he's a great asset to the forum.

Dave in Tampa

AllC34Me

Well I have upset the whole apple cart now so I'll apologize to you all and just wish you all well.
Time to move on my friends. If you want to reach out to me I can always be reached on my home e-mail which is DavidSHowardHome@gmail.com.
Thanks for a lot of fun over the past 10 years.
Best to you all.
David

bmans vette

Only one person needs to apologize in this thread David....and it is NOT YOU my friend.
Take care. 😎

Richard454

No- it's not just you...

Lots of good responses- but it really sort of sucks that so many feel the same.....