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jb4short · 01-06-2008, 11:31 AM

I'm not finger pointing as the site this came from is NOT a vendor on here- I had a customer call me and ask me to price match a part today so I went to a VERY common car parts website and found the customer was correct....they were only asking $1.55ea. for a common panel. So I decided I would BUY 50pcs. from them myself for that kind of money...here's a cut and paste from my cart:

Order Summary
Subtotal: $77.50
Shipping: $18.95
Handling: $547.50
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Order Total: $643.95

Great deal!!

pat · 01-06-2008, 11:40 AM

Thats a joke right?

Is it packed in gold foil?

jb4short · 01-06-2008, 11:40 AM

no...it's not

Stoney · 01-06-2008, 11:46 AM

They were either heavy or very long.

jb4short · 01-06-2008, 11:47 AM

For one piece

Order Summary
Subtotal: $1.55
Shipping: $18.95
Handling: $10.95
Estimated Tax: $0.00
Order Total: $31.45

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-06-2008, 11:49 AM

That's outrageous, thos eplaces make me wanna go Postal

cdowns · 01-06-2008, 11:51 AM

i've seen pricing like that for many years on ebay from weasel vendors trying to avoid commision charges

jb4short · 01-06-2008, 11:55 AM

This is really the first time I've seen this outside E-Bay...they have front cab floor supports listed at .84 cents $5.95 shipping and 14.95 handling

tcb-1 · 01-06-2008, 12:39 PM

cdowns,
I was getting ready to say the same thing. some "vendors" on eBay charge 10 times the cost of the item just for "handling".

hummmm, I should go into the package handling business. PUN INTENDED!!

Ace in the hole · 01-06-2008, 01:02 PM

that sounds like your making a deal with mr. hainey from green acres

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-06-2008, 01:10 PM

The handling charges make up for the money that they are loosing selling a part for next to nothing. I can give away floor supports if you want to give me $13.95 each for handling...lol WES

Jrromney69 · 01-06-2008, 01:30 PM

Isn't it crazy how the part itself isn't even worth as much as getting it to your door?
But with charges like that I call or email them.. OR find a different vendor.

jb4short · 01-06-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

The handling charges make up for the money that they are loosing selling a part for next to nothing. I can give away floor supports if you want to give me $13.95 each for handling...lol WES

That's what I thought Wes! Now it makes sense why the guy was so insistant when I told him I didn't want to price match and to just go buy it there.

corn · 01-06-2008, 02:02 PM

Id really like to know who that is because I really dont want to get stuck by THEM!

mbgmike · 01-06-2008, 02:09 PM

Yeah,I saw this site a few years ago and they they were selling the 64-66 cab corners for $1.50 each. There are several of these that have been there the last several years. Our company used to sell on E-bay but we did we did nor want that kind of image it gives. There is one of these companies less than a mile from our store according to the zip. They work out a an apartment I think. They won't sell you a part unless its shipped. Poor business practices.

jb4short · 01-06-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbgmike

Yeah,I saw this site a few years ago and they they were selling the 64-66 cab corners for $1.50 each. There are several of these that have been there the last several years. Our company used to sell on E-bay but we did we did nor want that kind of image it gives. There is one of these companies less than a mile from our store according to the zip. They work out a an apartment I think. They won't sell you a part unless its shipped. Poor business practices.

Yeah...for .84 cent cab floor supports I'd be willing to pick them up

**LockDoc** · 01-06-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i've seen pricing like that for many years on ebay from weasel vendors trying to avoid commision charges

E-bay doesn't allow to much of that any more if the seller is reported.... UNLESS they are a big dollar seller, then it seems like they give them more leeway.

LockDoc

Steelawork'n · 01-06-2008, 03:34 PM

So, where's all this tin made? Certainly not here in the States, or is it?

01-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Holy Handling!! I'm not finger pointing as the site this came from is NOT a vendor on here- I had a customer call me and ask me to price match a part today so I went to a VERY common car parts website and found the customer was correct....they were only asking $1.55ea. for a common panel. So I decided I would BUY 50pcs. from them myself for that kind of money...here's a cut and paste from my cart: Order Summary Subtotal: $77.50 Shipping: $18.95 Handling: $547.50 Estimated Tax: $0.00 Order Total: $643.95 Great deal!!

01-06-2008, 11:40 AM	#2
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Holy Handling!! Thats a joke right? Is it packed in gold foil? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Last edited by pat; 01-06-2008 at 11:40 AM.

01-06-2008, 11:40 AM	#3
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Holy Handling!! no...it's not

01-06-2008, 11:46 AM	#4
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Holy Handling!! They were either heavy or very long. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

01-06-2008, 11:47 AM	#5
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Holy Handling!! For one piece Order Summary Subtotal: $1.55 Shipping: $18.95 Handling: $10.95 Estimated Tax: $0.00 Order Total: $31.45

01-06-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Holy Handling!! That's outrageous, thos eplaces make me wanna go Postal __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-06-2008, 11:51 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Holy Handling!! i've seen pricing like that for many years on ebay from weasel vendors trying to avoid commision charges __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-06-2008, 11:55 AM	#8
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Holy Handling!! This is really the first time I've seen this outside E-Bay...they have front cab floor supports listed at .84 cents $5.95 shipping and 14.95 handling

01-06-2008, 12:39 PM	#9
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Holy Handling!! cdowns, I was getting ready to say the same thing. some "vendors" on eBay charge 10 times the cost of the item just for "handling". hummmm, I should go into the package handling business. PUN INTENDED!!

01-06-2008, 01:02 PM	#10
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01-06-2008, 01:10 PM	#11
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01-06-2008, 01:30 PM	#12
Jrromney69 Rollin 16's son! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Logan, UT Posts: 65	Re: Holy Handling!! Isn't it crazy how the part itself isn't even worth as much as getting it to your door? But with charges like that I call or email them.. OR find a different vendor.

01-06-2008, 02:02 PM	#14
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Holy Handling!! Id really like to know who that is because I really dont want to get stuck by THEM!

01-06-2008, 02:09 PM	#15
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Holy Handling!! Yeah,I saw this site a few years ago and they they were selling the 64-66 cab corners for $1.50 each. There are several of these that have been there the last several years. Our company used to sell on E-bay but we did we did nor want that kind of image it gives. There is one of these companies less than a mile from our store according to the zip. They work out a an apartment I think. They won't sell you a part unless its shipped. Poor business practices.

01-06-2008, 03:34 PM	#18
Steelawork'n Just hang'n around Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Camano Island WA Posts: 248	Re: Holy Handling!! So, where's all this tin made? Certainly not here in the States, or is it? __________________ Driving a '68 Chevy C20 and a '93 Astro Van. Lots and lots of mileage that I deduct each year.



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