In a message dated 3/10/2004 12:46:48 PM Pacific Standard Time,
joefederici@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

<< Not to knock Ben or others interested in the group buy but from what
I've read about these shift kits they cost about 75.00 to 100.00 or
in that market. The place that's selling them here in the US has been
making them for quite some time and it sounds like people are happy
with them. So now people aren't happy with the price so they want to
go over seas to find something cheaper.

Well personally that sucks. . .and I would ask anyone doing this to
stop and think. Are you really saving money? >>

Joe,

The point I think is the Bergs are not producing this at this time. So there
is no immediate alternative. I'm just as happy to buy them from a guy in
Arkansas as one in Capetown, RSA if they make what I need for a reasonable amount
of money.

The guy who makes these in the UK is just an enthusiast much like Gene Berg
started before Gary Berg. I personally will support anyone who is willing to
support these old vehicles of ours. As for patriotic duty, the VW part you are
buying is not likely made in the US nor is your van to begin with.

I have no interest in being a listvendor. Those of you familiar with my
activities should know that by now. I asked some questions to the UK list and found
this alternative. If you have nay better ideas, my ears are open.

BenT