Anyone use Rik's?
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Anyone use Rik's?
I just got a catalog from Rik's in the mail today. I ordered the catalog last week. It looks like they have some pretty good prices and a few hard to find items. Anyone buy stuff from Rik's? How's the quality?
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Simon Alexander)
I've ordered quite a bit from Rik's over the last couple years. Never dissappointed and always a quick shipment. I only ordered online though. I called once and talked to a southern Belle who couldn't understand me. :confused:
Best advise---still shop around. I recently discovered Volunteer Corvette. They beat (by almost $100)everyone else for stock BB exhaust manifolds-- :eek: :eek: http://www.volvette.com/
Best advise---still shop around. I recently discovered Volunteer Corvette. They beat (by almost $100)everyone else for stock BB exhaust manifolds-- :eek: :eek: http://www.volvette.com/
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Simon Alexander)
Yes, Rik's is good. They do get behind once in a while though. But they will tell you when you order that they are behind. Like the other poster said, shop around still.
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Simon Alexander)
Yes, and have had very good luck. I thought for the most part prices were very reasonable. Sometimes slightly higher than some other places, but always had in stock and delivered very fast. Quality is very good.
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Rich's75)
Ordered a catalog from them and will add it to the list of sources I go through before I buy. I just wish all of the Vette sources would use the same Pt#'s as the manufacturers so we could more easily price comparison. At times it's next to impossible figure if you are dealing with apples to apples. Then again... that's probably the way they want it.
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Simon Alexander)
I use Rik's almost exclusive to all others. They are very knowledgeable about C3 parts, especially Linda. Delivery is always prompt, and they will honestly tell you anything you want to know about aftermarket quality versus GM parts.
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Blankman)
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Another vote for Rik's , there have been several items I have needed for my 73 that I could not find from anyone else (the air cleaner assembly for one).
Between Rik's,Volunteer, and TLD I can always find the parts I need at the lowest prices.
Another vote for Rik's , there have been several items I have needed for my 73 that I could not find from anyone else (the air cleaner assembly for one).
Between Rik's,Volunteer, and TLD I can always find the parts I need at the lowest prices.
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Kevin_73)
I bought a steering wheel from Riks that I was really pleased with and would use them again. I always try to price shop though. I have used several different vendors over the years, I like TLD for the best prices.
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Re: Anyone use Rik's? (Eddie 96)
I've bought carpeting and other interior parts from them. The quality and service were good and the shipment was reasonably quick. You do have to shop around (I usually check several vendors catalogs). Generally, if your order is for many different parts you'll find that the total price pretty much evens out no matter which vendor you use.
