Agreed.  He's number one on my new killfile list.  //Jack

On 11 Sep 2002, at 6:03, Vanagon man wrote:

> Lets not waste our time with this guy.  If we can't boot him off the list,
> we most certainly can ignore him.  All in favor?
>
> Adam P
> 81  Westy "The Brick "
> 70 Single Cab "Whitey"
> 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
> 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
> 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
> 75 Campmobile "for sale'
> Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cary Chiang" <cchiang1@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:52 PM
> Subject: Re: Re Cary Chiang
>
>
> > Date:    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:23:24 -0400
> > From:    jim <jch@VNET.NET>
> > Subject: Re: Re  Cary Chiang
> >
> > Clarence and all:
> > I once had the opportunity to buy some parts from Mr, Chiang, though I
> > was able to do it in person on a trip to Austin. I met him at his self
> > storage unit, and was somewhat amused  at his stories about how he move
> > all his stuff from one site to another every 3 months, each time getting
> > free rent for the first 3 months. I wondered how long you could do this
> > in Austin, obviously for a pretty long time. Cary had quite a collection
> > of vanagon parts and thought very highly of them as reflected by the
> > prices he was asking. I bought a couple items from him, they were of fair
> > quality, if not pricey, but I was not going to have to pay shipping so I
> > felt like I came out ok.
> >
> > I think Clarence's conclusions may be appropriate, I hope Cary can see
> > fit to start thing over from the beginning on this one.
> >
> > Jim Henry
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Jim:
> >
> > It's been awhile, but I think I remember you pretty well.  I thought it
> best to add my side, to give everyone else some additional perspective. > >
> Regarding the storage unit; yes, a national storage company had a promotion
> for free rent.  I followed their rules,  moved my own stuff, and saved alot
> of $$$.  So?   You failed to mention that the unit held ALL of my personal
> possessions, not just vanagon parts.  At the time, I was either living in
> my van, or renting a small bedroom out of a house, I don't remember which.
> Perhaps my "pricey" items reflected my living situation at the time?  No
> need to worry.  Thanks to your money, I now can afford a house!  ;) > > I
> believe you had to drive a long ways, to see my parts.  I didn't ask you
> to. > > If you had told me my prices were too high for you, I would have
> gladly directed you to the only VW wrecking yard in central TX.  You would
> have REALLY liked their prices. > > You bought a pair of early vanagon
> front door inner panels.  Specifically, you wanted ones WITH armrest holes,
> but WITHOUT speaker holes.  I don't remember holding a gun on you, at the
> time of purchase.  And you could have certainly found the same thing,
> elsewhere, if you looked long enough. > > You also bought two 1.9L exhaust
> system support rods.  I gouged you $10 each for those.  Do you know the
> cost of these, new?  Do you know how hard it is to find good ones, used?
> Do you think the local wrecking yard has them on the shelf, waiting for
> you, for $10?  If you could actually find them in a yard, would you be
> willing to crawl in the dirt yourself, and skin a knuckle while you remove
> them from a greasy engine / corroded pipes, for $10?  Be my guest! > >
> Prices vary by the individual selling them.  This last month, a listee sold
> a pair of power mirrors, worth $150, for $10.  Another person sold a $350
> Westy single center seat, for $50.  Maybe you confused me with one of
> *THOSE* guys. > > Anyway, I'm glad I was able to amuse you, and supply you
> with what you needed.  Please come back.  Make sure to remind me who you
> are, and I'll give you a *special* price. > > Cary Chiang > > > >
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