Yeah, I know, but still...  I'd rather support my local parts house (
van-cafe.com).  Where else will I be able to score cookies without my
weight-watcher sponsor knowing about it?

On Thu, Feb 12, 2009 at 4:36 AM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> Ryan Alfonso wrote:
>
>> http://frugalmechanic.com/cars/1989-volkswagen-vanagon
>>
>> Hmmm.  May pose a threat to our beloved suppliers.  "Buy local!"
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Whoa!!! This is heavy! Some items are as much as $200 less on
> Frugalmechanic.com  than on websites of our beloved suppliers.- and this is
> for same brand, same condition stuff. Money talks, but money isn't
> everything. With our "Beloved Suppliers" you get a lot of techie talk and
> support. That alone is worth a bunch. Even before seeing this FrugalMechanic
> website, I buy my stuff from a list vendor that typically charges just a
> tiny bit more, but I get what I pay for - exemplary service.That's worth a
> lot to me. But $200 difference on some critical items? Sheesh - that's
> enough to make you sit up and take notice.
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
>