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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Well, I bought a great Nasssau blue painted top from a forum member, great guy, but when it was delivered, I found it was damaged during shipping. It was insured, but UPS wants to pick up the top before the sender collects money and pays me back. my problem is, i want the top, can this be repaired "correctly" and should I let UPS take the top before I am paid back. The seller, Jerry, is a great guy, he has been in contact with me and I saw picuters of it before it was shipped and it was perfect. Nassau Blue tops are rare, and I will probably never find another one. What should I do???? I am out my money right now, and if i let them take it, then I'm out the top as well. The seller seems very honest and I am sure he will refund me, but what do ya'll think?


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You can by any color top and have it painted.
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Originally Posted by StephenT
You can by any color top and have it painted.
That's not completly true. When I checked on that months ago, I was told, matching Nassau Blue on a nine year old car would not be exactly the same. Also, the cost of paint and labor would be several hundreds of dollars, not counting the cost of the top.
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Where's all the paint experts? Someone must have some good advise for me...
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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This is more than just repainting You will be out a LOT more $$$$ If thats cool so be it but other wise send this back right away! the longer you waite the more likely It will wind up being YOUR fault! Dude Its just a sign of the times
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