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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,705 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Hesperia Ca Member No.: 5,842 ![]() |
I wanted to order a throttle body gasket for my 1.7 (the rubber ones). I couldn't find them anywhere so I came on this board to ask where I could get them, if anywhere, stating that I couldn't find them at Pelican, Tweeks, Automotion, or Auto Atlanta. Then 'someone' from Auto Atlanta chimed in and said that they had them. So I asked for a link or part number or something since I couldn't find them on the website. To this 'someone' replied that he had "four in his hand that he just set down to type this", and that I should look somewhere local, since they're SOOO plentiful, and I shouldn't have to pay for shipping. I looked.... unsuccessfully. I then proceeded to PM 'someone' and he finally gave me a part number to put into a Google search per his instructions. Guess which site pops up.... YOU GUESSED IT, Auto Atlanta's.... and only Auto Atlanta's. "FINALLY," I thought, "I can order this damn thing." So I did. Two days later I get an e-mail from 'someone else' saying that the part is 'no longer available' and that they have a $20 minimum order rule anyway! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif) Take away from this what you like, but this whole experience has left a raw, foul taste in my mouth. *Rant over!*
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Waynesville OH Member No.: 1,613 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
Did you call George? There used to be some guy there that sold me crap and called it new, it was a seatbelt buckle... but never George. Anytime I have dealt with George he has been honest, and told me if I was getting a used part. Also, he has helped me a lot over the years. Unfortunately, like all of us, he has to have others work at AA. Businesses styles and culture tend to take their lead from the top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Did you call George? There used to be some guy there that sold me crap and called it new, it was a seatbelt buckle... but never George. Anytime I have dealt with George he has been honest, and told me if I was getting a used part. Also, he has helped me a lot over the years. Unfortunately, like all of us, he has to have others work at AA. Businesses styles and culture tend to take their lead from the top. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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