On Jan 8, 2018, at 7:32 AM, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> I am very thankful that I can still do something that I love
> (help Vanagon owners) and still thrive and grow.

^^^ THIS! ^^^
> 
> Ken Wilford
> Vanagain.com

> 
> On Mon, Jan 8, 2018, 9:16 AM Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> So, what I'm hearing is hurry up and drop another $5k into my Westy before
>> we run out of parts? Just kidding, I'm sure there'll be plenty of parts out
>> there. I hope so, it'll take me a little while to come up with the cash to
>> finish my Westy.
>> 
>> On Jan 7, 2018 7:07 PM, "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> It is not exactly a merger. Van-Cafe in Santa Cruz is closing, and RMW
>> has
>>> purchased their assets (customer data, inventory, trade name, website,
>>> etc.). The Bus/Vanagon parts business is entering a period of
>> contraction.
>>> Another venerable Bus/Vanagon specialist, Bus Boys, also closed not too
>>> long
>>> ago. I know of at least two others that are hanging on by a thread, and
>> one
>>> that's up for sale. Many of the old-timers in this business are nearing
>>> retirement age, and there aren't enough younger people interested in
>> taking
>>> the reins.
>>> 
>>> I am sorry to see Van Cafe go. Peter is a real good guy and was a real
>>> asset
>>> to the Vanagon community. His contribution will be missed. I wish him and
>>> his crew the best in their future endeavors.
>>> 
>>> As for the Bus Depot, we are the exception to the rule, as we're actually
>>> expanding. Just a few months ago we added more warehouse space, and we've
>>> been regularly buying inventory from other wholesalers and retailers that
>>> closed or downsized. Thanks entirely to your support, of course, since
>> the
>>> Depot got its start on this very List.
>>> 
>>> Ron Salmon
>>> The Bus Depot, Inc.
>>> www.busdepot.com
>>> 
>> 
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