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Old 25 January 2008, 06:08 PM
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Sorry I need to let off steam!

I've been searching for some second hand parts for the last week. I have phoned loads of salvage companies, filled out loads of requests online and I am shocked at how many say I will call you back and never do. I've had one reply back via e-mail and said I was interested then heard nowt back!

I just wonder how these companies survive when they don't even have the courtesy to phone/e-mail you back.

It really gets my goat!

Ok count to 100
Old 25 January 2008, 07:49 PM
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I've had similar experiences TBH, so I don't bother with them anymore.

There's load of second hand parts on here, also Ebay. I find most of what I want on one or other.

What are you looking for anyway?
Old 25 January 2008, 08:14 PM
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have you tried Grade-A? always found them very helpfull.
Old 25 January 2008, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by shaggy1973
have you tried Grade-A? always found them very helpfull.
They didn't have what I was after
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Originally Posted by gpssti4
I've had similar experiences TBH, so I don't bother with them anymore.

There's load of second hand parts on here, also Ebay. I find most of what I want on one or other.

What are you looking for anyway?
I was after some cambelt covers, which thankfully should be on their way thanks to a member on here, thanks Andy
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what are you after mate? maybe we could help you?
Old 25 January 2008, 08:35 PM
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What parts were you after? try the wanted section.
Old 25 January 2008, 11:01 PM
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It's the same in all walks of life i'm afraid.

Be it salvage companies,plumbers,builders,landscapers - i've been p!ssed around by them all at some point.

If they don't fancy what you're asking them to do,regardless of what the cost is,they won't bother.
Old 25 January 2008, 11:47 PM
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I have the parts now, it just amazed me at how many companies said I will call you back or get so and so to call you or I have the parts if you want them e-mail me back and I will get so and so to call you, and then nothing
Old 26 January 2008, 12:00 AM
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Lou, you were looking for secobd hand parts for your goat??
little wonder the salvage yards didnt ring you back!
Old 26 January 2008, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hectic
Lou, you were looking for secobd hand parts for your goat??
little wonder the salvage yards didnt ring you back!

Old 26 January 2008, 12:13 AM
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sorry.. had to be done
Old 26 January 2008, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by hectic
sorry.. had to be done
I forgive you this time
Old 26 January 2008, 12:15 AM
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damn! ... I was hoping for a slap
Old 26 January 2008, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by hectic
damn! ... I was hoping for a slap

You got off lightly this time, but next time ...........
Old 26 January 2008, 12:20 AM
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*makes mental note *
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Originally Posted by hectic
*makes mental note *

Old 27 January 2008, 07:11 PM
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still waiting for a call since last week lol

wont name the company lol
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