It has come to my attention that Rennie, otherwise known as
volksdragon@earthlink.net, is able to get us parts at 20% over dealer list
and is happy and willing to supply us.

He has been posting to the list all kinds of help and owns his own Vanagon,
and we have sort of ignored him as a place from which to order parts,
partly because he never mentioned anything about becoming a vendor and
doesn't want to "undercut" anybody.

But his prices are likely a discount from the amount we have been paying
Camelback when sourcing factory-only parts, it appears that it might be
wise to start shifting our business to the extent Rennie wants us to. I
spoke to him this morning and he says he is fine to become the new
Camelback if that is what we want to do. I hope he has a cooperative
shipping department.

Next time you need to source some parts available only through the dealer
network, consider trying Rennie out. Possibly this could work out.

He is on email more than Camelback is, and seems genuinely interested in
the vehicle and in helping out so all else being equal, he could be the
best choice for this.

Meanwhile, if the part is a Europe-only part or carries a significant
European price advantage, I have set up a pathway for efficient sourcing
from there email me if you want to pursue this avenue.
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Derek Drew                                            New York, NY
CEO & Co-Founder
http://www.ConsumerSearch.com/
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