Lets try again!
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Racer
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Lets try again!
Can anyone recommend a vender that does not have many complaints posted about them? I would like a reliable source to order wheels from.
Hopefully this thread will stay open longer than 10 minutes.
Thanks in advance
Hopefully this thread will stay open longer than 10 minutes.
Thanks in advance
Le Mans Master
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Depends on what you're looking for. Bob @ House of Wheels is a great guy, and honest as the day is long. I've bought numerous sets of wheels from him thru the years. Gary Allison @ Ronal is a super guy to work with too. Those wheels are a bit more upscale.
Just ordered a set of CCW's directly from the factory. Only heard great things about them also.
Good Luck. There are some GREAT vendors on this Forum.
Just ordered a set of CCW's directly from the factory. Only heard great things about them also.
Good Luck. There are some GREAT vendors on this Forum.
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Racer
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From: Boca Raton Florida
Originally Posted by steve miller
Depends on what you're looking for. Bob @ House of Wheels is a great guy, and honest as the day is long. I've bought numerous sets of wheels from him thru the years. Gary Allison @ Ronal is a super guy to work with too. Those wheels are a bit more upscale.
Just ordered a set of CCW's directly from the factory. Only heard great things about them also.
Good Luck. There are some GREAT vendors on this Forum.
Just ordered a set of CCW's directly from the factory. Only heard great things about them also.
Good Luck. There are some GREAT vendors on this Forum.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by Blackssr
Can anyone recommend a vender that does not have many complaints posted about them? I would like a reliable source to order wheels from.
Hopefully this thread will stay open longer than 10 minutes.
Thanks in advance
Hopefully this thread will stay open longer than 10 minutes.
Thanks in advance
Team Owner
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If you are concerned about the credibility of the vendor, find out if they have products in stock, or if they are just someone operating out of a office or home "brokering" merchandise. If someone has no working capital in their business, you should not be surprised when they have problems. Also, find out what products they are actually franchised to sell.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
I can recommend Corvettes of Houston, West Coast Corvettes, TByrne and LAPD as vendors I have bought from with excellent results.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
I can recommend Corvettes of Houston, West Coast Corvettes, TByrne and LAPD as vendors I have bought from with excellent results.
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by jschindler
If you are concerned about the credibility of the vendor, find out if they have products in stock, or if they are just someone operating out of a office or home "brokering" merchandise. If someone has no working capital in their business, you should not be surprised when they have problems. Also, find out what products they are actually franchised to sell.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
I can recommend Corvettes of Houston, West Coast Corvettes, TByrne and LAPD as vendors I have bought from with excellent results.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
I can recommend Corvettes of Houston, West Coast Corvettes, TByrne and LAPD as vendors I have bought from with excellent results.
and most will not charge your credit card until your order is shipped. (with the exception of special orders)
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Originally Posted by jschindler
If you are concerned about the credibility of the vendor, find out if they have products in stock, or if they are just someone operating out of a office or home "brokering" merchandise. If someone has no working capital in their business, you should not be surprised when they have problems. Also, find out what products they are actually franchised to sell.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
I can recommend Corvettes of Houston, West Coast Corvettes, TByrne and LAPD as vendors I have bought from with excellent results.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
I can recommend Corvettes of Houston, West Coast Corvettes, TByrne and LAPD as vendors I have bought from with excellent results.
Vendors I have used & have met or exceeded expectations. West Coast Corvette, Corvettes of Houston, Vetteshop, Brite ideas, Fred Beans Chevrolet, Fichtner Chevrolet, Bill Heard Chevrolet- Vegas, decal specialties, Autogeek.net, Griots.com 
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by lager99
What wheels do you want 1st of all? 
Last edited by Tommy D; Sep 9, 2005 at 11:14 PM.
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Originally Posted by Tommy D
Oh my, must have gotten hit by a bolt of lighting? Where is the ole larger99 that we all know & love
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Originally Posted by Blackssr
I went to CCW website. I think I like the 505s.
I call CCW in the morning.
I call CCW in the morning.
Can be tough to get ahold of but great product too.
Drifting
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by jschindler
If you are concerned about the credibility of the vendor, find out if they have products in stock, or if they are just someone operating out of a office or home "brokering" merchandise. If someone has no working capital in their business, you should not be surprised when they have problems. Also, find out what products they are actually franchised to sell.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
People often don't check to see if a seller is factory direct or an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers jump through a lot of hoops and criteria. For example, I have had on site inspections of my warehouse and shop and scheduled meetings and prescreeners from several manufacturers before they would agree to authorize my company.
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by Tommy D
Oh my, must have gotten hit by a bolt of lighting? Where is the ole larger99 that we all know & love
He's been posting so much about "Gay, this, and Gay that" That it's finally happened. He's come out!!
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by lager99
Go here: http://www.ccwheel.com/files/home.php by them from the manufacturer...John is great to talk to. Can be tough to get ahold of but great product too.
Can be tough to get ahold of but great product too. John was very helpful, and patient. He explained the whole manufacturing process to me, and answered all my questions. I bought the wheels on Tues. He told me there's a 2 week turn around but they'll probably been done sooner and then they'll look like hero's. Only heard great things about them, and for me the best part is that they're only 150 miles away. Quick delivery!
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Originally Posted by jschindler
If you are concerned about the credibility of the vendor, find out if they have products in stock, or if they are just someone operating out of a office or home "brokering" merchandise. If someone has no working capital in their business, you should not be surprised when they have problems. Also, find out what products they are actually franchised to sell.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
When a well known, major manufacturer franchises someone, they usually make sure the vendor meets certain criteria so that the manufacturer does not run a risk of losing their credibility in the market place. Don't hesitate to contact a manufacturer and ask them about the retailer as well. Find out what their payment terms are with the manufacturer. If the retailer is on COD - that is not a good thing, for instance.
Big Jimm
So. Fla.