I guess I'd like to clarify a couple of things on my earlier message.  I
regularly use credit cards for mail order and internet purchases.  When I
have dealt with the regular list vendors they have been more than happy to
accept them.  The purchases that I was referring to were dealing with
private individuals.  Credit cards were not an option.

Also, I have operated a computer network service company for a number of
years.  I have both sent and received C.O.D's via all of the major (and
minor) carriers.  I know about the paperwork involved (it has always seemed
minimal in comparison to the risk of non-payment).  I don't blame vendors
who have other payment options, however the 1st transactions the seller
wanted me to send him certified funds in advance, the 2nd would take a check
and said he would probably send the part out in a week or two (after the
check clears).  I don't blame them for their policies, they don't know me.

From my own experience, you need to be generally easy going and good natured
to own a Vanagon. (They just ask for more demonstrations of love than other
vehicles :) Still, I think that being a member of a mailing list doesn't
guarantee a person is of good character (I have a number of responses
questioning mine:)

Anyway, I've appreciated the responses I've received both positive and
negative.

Since I have gotten mixed responses from my earlier question so I guess it's
a matter of personal preference.

Thanks again

Dave
87 Syncro (makes me a good guy, right?)