March allocations
Racer
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From: Oneida New York
Mine has been 3000 since March with no TPW
If it is a 2020 in Oct. = I do NOT want and will keep m 2019 another year or maybe forever.
It sound like that will be the case .....I will probably cancel it next month when I find out
if delivery is that late = unless some one want it?
If it is a 2020 in Oct. = I do NOT want and will keep m 2019 another year or maybe forever.
It sound like that will be the case .....I will probably cancel it next month when I find out
if delivery is that late = unless some one want it?
Pro
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From: Irvine CA
If he was the last order placed this would mean GM plans to make less than 425 a week. (not regular production for 1 **** and no 2nd shift... Makes no sense!!!! If anything it's under promise now to say in a few weeks J/K your car will be built in Aug.
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up last JULY = "We can get $7,000 over sticker from another Chevrolet Dealer"
The Dealer back then would only take Deposits from Customers who had previously purchased New Corvettes from their Dealership.
I have bought a number of Corvettes from them since moving to Nevada in the 80's
I have owned 47 Corvettes since early 60's = My current one will probably be my LAST!
Not blaming GM or the Dealer......I am just TOO OLD for the Drama.
Last edited by GTX JOHN; May 27, 2020 at 11:43 PM.
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From: One Hour From Boston!
[QUOTE=BADBIRDCAGE;1601578014]
Union jargon? Actually, First In, First Out, commonly known as FIFO, is an asset-management and valuation method in which assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first. For tax purposes, FIFO assumes that assets with the oldest costs are included in the income statement's cost of goods sold (COGS). The remaining inventory assets are matched to the assets that are most recently purchased or produced.
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Michigan
2023 C1 of the Year Finalist - Modified
I got an answer back on my TPW , which was March 23rd, and was told from a reliable source with the Corvette Folks in BG, that because of the slow re-start up and with my vin number, #3896 and being at 3400 broadcast, it will be at least two weeks from today before my car would even hit the production line.
My dealer was telling me right after the plant shutdown, he insisted that my car was sitting right at the head of the line or maybe even already built, even though when I originally ordered my car back in December of 2019, I was told it would be July of 2020 before the car would be built because of ALL the other orders ahead of my order.
Then I heard back from him in mid February that my car was at 3000, (I had to ask on this forum what the Heck that meant?), then I was at 3400 Broadcast with the TPW of 3/23, All because of "Constraints",(another term I had to learn on this forum), from the factory on C8's that were more heavily optioned than mine. I was really excited until the dreaded Plant Shutdown! So it looks like now, I'm back to getting my car in July.... and you know what? I'm just tickled Pink with that.
My dealer was telling me right after the plant shutdown, he insisted that my car was sitting right at the head of the line or maybe even already built, even though when I originally ordered my car back in December of 2019, I was told it would be July of 2020 before the car would be built because of ALL the other orders ahead of my order.
Then I heard back from him in mid February that my car was at 3000, (I had to ask on this forum what the Heck that meant?), then I was at 3400 Broadcast with the TPW of 3/23, All because of "Constraints",(another term I had to learn on this forum), from the factory on C8's that were more heavily optioned than mine. I was really excited until the dreaded Plant Shutdown! So it looks like now, I'm back to getting my car in July.... and you know what? I'm just tickled Pink with that.
Last edited by JF in MI; May 28, 2020 at 08:05 AM.
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[QUOTE=BIG Dave;1601578037]
For what its worth he didn't say it *was* union jargon but it *was like* union jargon.
Another example is its use in computer programming for data handling since computers were invented.
A side question - Why do the folks in Canada get TPW dates and we in the US don't?
Union jargon? Actually, First In, First Out, commonly known as FIFO, is an asset-management and valuation method in which assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first. For tax purposes, FIFO assumes that assets with the oldest costs are included in the income statement's cost of goods sold (COGS). The remaining inventory assets are matched to the assets that are most recently purchased or produced.
Another example is its use in computer programming for data handling since computers were invented.
A side question - Why do the folks in Canada get TPW dates and we in the US don't?
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Michigan
2023 C1 of the Year Finalist - Modified
A side question - Why do the folks in Canada get TPW dates and we in the US don't?[/QUOTE]
Because there's probably some law against it here
Because there's probably some law against it here
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From: hardyston new jersey
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[QUOTE=theblackangus;1601578155]Isn't that GIGO. Garbage in garbage out.
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From: Del Boca Vista FL
[QUOTE=BIG Dave;1601578037]
As this is an automotive forum and we deal with the UAWeasels I thought I would keep the reference close.
Union jargon? Actually, First In, First Out, commonly known as FIFO, is an asset-management and valuation method in which assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first. For tax purposes, FIFO assumes that assets with the oldest costs are included in the income statement's cost of goods sold (COGS). The remaining inventory assets are matched to the assets that are most recently purchased or produced.
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From: Jacksonville Beach Fla
Just got my TPW (March Allocation) 10/19 Not really excited about getting a car nearly 2 model years old. (22 models of other makes Jan1 2021) Hoping it moves up. If not may cancel and wait few years. Already have another fun car.
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I just got off the phone with Shane, as I'm getting a Museum delivery, and he told me he doesn't have a TPW yet. He told me to check back with him in mid June. I called him because he had emailed me the other day inquiring as to what I want engraved on my delivery plaque.