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Old Jan 25, 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
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Old Jan 25, 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?
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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have you tried Grade-A? always found them very helpfull.
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Old Jan 25, 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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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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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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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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what are you after mate? maybe we could help you?
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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What parts were you after? try the wanted section.
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Old Jan 25, 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.
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Old Jan 25, 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
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Old Jan 26, 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!
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:10 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!

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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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sorry.. had to be done
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by hectic
sorry.. had to be done
I forgive you this time
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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damn! ... I was hoping for a slap
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Old Jan 26, 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 ...........
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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*makes mental note *
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Old Jan 26, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hectic
*makes mental note *

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Old Jan 27, 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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