Ordering from Mid American or Ecklers
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I order from both of them. No problems with the orders. I just wish Mid America would start sending me the C5 catalog and not the C4 catalog. I keep telling them to change it, but still get the old catalog.
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From: Germantown, TN
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I've never had any problems with either one. Depending on the item you want though, you may want to check around - prices can vary considerably between vendors.
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From: Grace Valley: A small, peaceful & beautiful valley in the Volunteer State
Originally Posted by drol343
Any major negatives to ordering from Mid American or Ecklers.
Anyone far superior to these guys?
Anyone far superior to these guys?
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Both can be pricey on many things they sell. It just depends on the specific item and the source. Sometimes you see GM items being sold for instance. For these you can go to Beans or Fichtner and save a lot. Some of the other items on the other hand are manufactured by the company themselves. Eckler's for example does a lot of it's own fiberglass items and also handles repro items that are no longer manufactured by GM. This is good for the C1-C3 guys especially.
It really boils down to being as informed a buyer as you can.
It really boils down to being as informed a buyer as you can.
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I have bought a ton from Ecklers, ok price, fast shipping, and great customer support. I did have a predator that slowed down my car and made it fall on it's face @ 6k. Returned it with out much hastle. On the phone they are great too. My .02$
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I stopped at Ecklers last week. This is the first and last time I'll do business with them. The young guy working at the retail counter had the absoulte worst attitude I've ever encountered in a retail clerk. He was sullen, obnoxious and disrespectful. I was planning to spend several hundred dollars. I left without spending a dime. I will not do any business with Ecklers in the future.
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I've always had good luck with both of these vendors. Depending on what you are looking for, some of the other forum vendors may offer better pricing.
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Originally Posted by Busa196
I called Eckler's to order a couple of things about a year ago.....I spoke to a young man named Jason and asked him a few basic questions about my potential order- he had a serious attitude problem and talked to me like I was a 10yr old. I vowed that day to never order anything from Ecklers, and I still haven't- and never will.
I work too hard for my money to give it to guys that treat me like that....not to mention that Corvette accessory/specialty stores are a dime a dozen. He seemed to have forgotten that.
This was just my experience.........I'm sure many others will tell you about their good ones too. It's a shame mine wasn't.
-Busa196-
I work too hard for my money to give it to guys that treat me like that....not to mention that Corvette accessory/specialty stores are a dime a dozen. He seemed to have forgotten that.
This was just my experience.........I'm sure many others will tell you about their good ones too. It's a shame mine wasn't.
-Busa196-
Give them another chance.. Jason was trying to hold back.. he didnt want to tell you his problems... they just came across in his attitude that day...
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Originally Posted by Busa196
I called Eckler's to order a couple of things about a year ago.....I spoke to a young man named Jason and asked him a few basic questions about my potential order- he had a serious attitude problem and talked to me like I was a 10yr old. I vowed that day to never order anything from Ecklers, and I still haven't- and never will.
I work too hard for my money to give it to guys that treat me like that....not to mention that Corvette accessory/specialty stores are a dime a dozen. He seemed to have forgotten that.
This was just my experience.........I'm sure many others will tell you about their good ones too. It's a shame mine wasn't.
-Busa196-
I work too hard for my money to give it to guys that treat me like that....not to mention that Corvette accessory/specialty stores are a dime a dozen. He seemed to have forgotten that.
This was just my experience.........I'm sure many others will tell you about their good ones too. It's a shame mine wasn't.
-Busa196-
