I agree 100% about the dealer option.  What I generally do is create a
running list of "tid bit" part, like those clips...kind of like a "want
list".  Then when I need something more substantial I just order them
all from a list vendor.  If I need only a small part and I can't wait,
then I use the dealer, even if their price is usually 2x some of the
list vendor's prices, there is no shipping.  

Pascal 

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Old Volks Home
Sent: July 20, 2007 12:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: lower grill bolts/fasteners

The only reason I didn't go to Bus Depot or VanCafe (formerly VolksCafe)
is
that the dealer was much more convenient, being only two blocks away,
and no
ship charges.  Even at Dealer Retail, it was just a bit less than half
of
what VanCafe charges before ship charges.

I realize that to some the terms "dealer" and "convenient" can be an
oxymoron, but in this case, savings was realized.  All it takes is a bit
of
research.

YMMV
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 7/19/07, mario <syncrodoka@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> VolksCafe sells them for $8.00
>
>
>
http://www.volkscafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=191862617&pct=14565508
57&ct=1253207507