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c10crazy · 03-06-2006, 01:36 PM

....the vendor discounts that were offered last year?. I remeber several vendors took turns offering items for a limited time at a discount. I think WES or somebody was even selling front disc brake conversions for around $425. GMC Paul was involved as well.

chevy_fatman · 03-06-2006, 08:15 PM

beats me, all I rememeber was rick doing some discounts, I didn't know other vendors were doing it too

68 short step · 03-06-2006, 09:00 PM

venders, discounts??????? baaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhaaaaaaaahhhhaaaaaaaa!!!!
most wont even take 10 or 20 dollars off, or free shipping with big orders......
id like to see a vender give discounts thats worth it to order from them, like free shippping or 10% or 20% off........if a vender will do that.....ill do all my busniess with them.........and to any vender i spent over 3000 in the past month on parts....

farside847 · 03-06-2006, 09:05 PM

They will only discount when they need to - I guess they have enough orders to be gett'n on with.

pebbleboy · 03-06-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

venders, discounts??????? baaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhaaaaaaaahhhhaaaaaaaa!!!!
most wont even take 10 or 20 dollars off, or free shipping with big orders......
id like to see a vender give discounts thats worth it to order from them, like free shippping or 10% or 20% off........if a vender will do that.....ill do all my busniess with them.........and to any vender i spent over 3000 in the past month on parts....

When I ordered the drop/brake conversion kit and floor pan all GMC Pauls charged me shipping on was the floor pan because of the size of it.

68 short step · 03-06-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pebbleboy

When I ordered the drop/brake conversion kit and floor pan all GMC Pauls charged me shipping on was the floor pan because of the size of it.

if ya dont mind me asking what did ya pay for the shipping? and what did ya pay total for the parts?

pebbleboy · 03-06-2006, 09:56 PM

I don't have the exact totals but everything came out to like $1022

Wild83C10 · 03-06-2006, 10:03 PM

Chevy Duty did (may still) have free shipping on orders over $300 (depending on the items of course)

Solver · 03-07-2006, 02:11 AM

I just got all the cab repair panels from Chevy Duty and a few other parts and as long as it is over $300 the shipping was free. have to watch as some parts don't apply to the free shipping. Still a good deal though. Was just in Kansas city last week and the wife was surprised I didn't want to pick anything up at Chevy Duty. When I told her that shipping was free and no tax if sent it was just a better deal. So we went to LMC and I picked up an exhaust system. She asked which one is that for? I told her that I would need it someday and shipping won't be free------ she just shook her head

72armyswbtruck · 03-07-2006, 03:43 AM

I miss being so close to those two vendors, moved away to Idaho, land of the never ending rust free 4x4 trucks

68 short step · 03-07-2006, 09:07 AM

whats chevy dutys web page?

farside847 · 03-07-2006, 12:01 PM

http://www.chevyduty.com/

boundstaffpress · 03-07-2006, 12:39 PM

I ordered some parts from GMC Paul's because they take paypal, and I had some to spend, but will do most of my ordering from Chevy Duty because they have better prices, and are closer for shipping.

It's just hard to beat service. Things like free color catalog, lower prices, and free shipping over $300 make it an easy choice for me.

70c10 · 03-07-2006, 02:12 PM

Bill Athey recently offered 10% off orders.

shifty · 03-07-2006, 02:22 PM

I would love to see it. I have bitterly found that vendors don't seem to care if you're a part of the community or not. Every time I place an order with anyone, I make sure they know I'm coming from the forum and let them know what my nickname is for reference. I have done this with ECE, Brothers, MotherTruckers, even purchasing from some forum members that are registered vendors and I still have yet to receive a single price break from any vendor except Ed @ Mothertruckers who gave me a hell of a deal on my headers to pricematch with Summit (Thanks, Ed) and I'm not even sure if that was pivotal around me being a forum member. For example, just last week I purchased all new bed and cab bushings for my truck from Brothers the other day, told Jaime, the guy who answered the phone, that I was from the truck forum, went to the site and put in info again that I was with the truck forum, got charged same amount anyways and didn't get so much as a PM at the forum or a post back saying "thanks" or whatever.

I guess maybe some of the vendors are just too big now to think about the little guys that put them there.

Maybe I'm looking at this wrong - I can't really see things from their perspective so I would love to see a couple of vendors chip in on this discussion.

You can't tell me that people who are long-standing members of this forum are not a constant source of revenue for vendors. I do not understand why people who've been here for 3-6 months or even a couple of years are not offered at least 5% on orders. As long as it's not cutting into the vendor's bottom line ...

Meh. </steps off soapbox>

**CPNE** · 03-07-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty

I would love to see it. I have bitterly found that vendors don't seem to care if you're a part of the community or not. Every time I place an order with anyone, I make sure they know I'm coming from the forum and let them know what my nickname is for reference. I have done this with ECE, Brothers, MotherTruckers, even purchasing from some forum members that are registered vendors and I still have yet to receive a single price break from any vendor except Ed @ Mothertruckers who gave me a hell of a deal on my headers to pricematch with Summit (Thanks, Ed) and I'm not even sure if that was pivotal around me being a forum member. For example, just last week I purchased all new bed and cab bushings for my truck from Brothers the other day, told Jaime, the guy who answered the phone, that I was from the truck forum, went to the site and put in info again that I was with the truck forum, got charged same amount anyways and didn't get so much as a PM at the forum or a post back saying "thanks" or whatever.

So you want the vendors that help support this board to give you discount because you're a member?

Maybe you should PM them and thank them for their banner ad? News flash! God did make little green apples, and it does rain in Indianapolis in the summertime.

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Originally Posted by Ray Zalinsky (Tommy Boy 1995)

Truth is, I make car parts for the American working man because I'm a hell of a salesman and he doesn't know any better.

70c10 · 03-07-2006, 03:20 PM

I think GMC Paul and WES also offered limited time discounts about a year ago on certain items. Athey's has always given me great shipping prices and service.

68 short step · 03-07-2006, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

I would love to see it. I have bitterly found that vendors don't seem to care if you're a part of the community or not. Every time I place an order with anyone, I make sure they know I'm coming from the forum and let them know what my nickname is for reference. I have done this with ECE, Brothers, MotherTruckers, even purchasing from some forum members that are registered vendors and I still have yet to receive a single price break from any vendor except Ed @ Mothertruckers who gave me a hell of a deal on my headers to pricematch with Summit (Thanks, Ed) and I'm not even sure if that was pivotal around me being a forum member. For example, just last week I purchased all new bed and cab bushings for my truck from Brothers the other day, told Jaime, the guy who answered the phone, that I was from the truck forum, went to the site and put in info again that I was with the truck forum, got charged same amount anyways and didn't get so much as a PM at the forum or a post back saying "thanks" or whatever.

I guess maybe some of the vendors are just too big now to think about the little guys that put them there.

Maybe I'm looking at this wrong - I can't really see things from their perspective so I would love to see a couple of vendors chip in on this discussion.

You can't tell me that people who are long-standing members of this forum are not a constant source of revenue for vendors. I do not understand why people who've been here for 3-6 months or even a couple of years are not offered at least 5% on orders. As long as it's not cutting into the vendor's bottom line ...

Meh. </steps off soapbox>

couldnt agree more........... they are to big now and really dont care.the only guy that takes the time out probly would be mark " fuel cell guy". he has hands down the best price, and good to talk to.

68 short step · 03-07-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CPNE

So you want the vendors that help support this board to give you discount because you're a member?

Maybe you should PM them and thank them for their banner ad? News flash! God did make little green apples, and it does rain in Indianapolis in the summertime.

mabey they should save there banner money and give more discounts. besides that word of mouth is the best way to sell... if you're the best/cheapest/nice everyone will go to them.......... mabey this thread should be renamed to "venders read me".....mabey a little insite from them would go a long way here..

also what fantacy world are ya living in?

***Liz*** · 03-07-2006, 08:42 PM

i have seen a number of vendors give discounts and I am sure they will chime in. I have also seen posts on group buys go ignored and so on. As for the banner money

perhaps if more members contributed

banners wouldn't be necessary at all.

Just remember all the people you see in the banner ads help keep this place here for ya'll to have a place to whine about them.

junkyardjohn · 03-07-2006, 09:04 PM

YEH... THATS IT.. TRASH TALK ALL THESE VENDORS. THAT'LL GET EM ON YOUR SIDE & PROMPT THEM TO OFFER HUGE DISCOUNTS. THESE GUYS MIGHT NOT BE THE ABSOLUTE CHEAPEST ON EVERY PART THAT THEY SELL... BUT THERE IS SUCH THING AS SERVICE. ALL OF THESE VENDORS HERE BUILD THESE TRUCKS & USE WHAT THEY SELL. IF YOU NEED ANY ADVICE OR INFORMATION (& DON'T COME ACROSS AS A SMART @SS) THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HELPFUL & INFORMATIVE. WHY I BET THEY WOULD EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO HELP OUT SOME JERK WHO BOUGHT HIS PARTS ELSEWHERE TO SAVE A FEW PENNIES. I FOR ONE APPRECIATE ALL YOU VENDORS WHO HELP SUPPORT THIS BOARD.

JOHN

71swb4x4 · 03-07-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

mabey they should save there banner money and give more discounts.

Maybe you should pony up $25 and become a subscriber, of course you don't have to. WHY??? Because the board vendors PAY YOUR WAY by advertising on the site. There's your discount. NOW QUIT WHINING!!

68 short step · 03-07-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Maybe you should pony up $25 and become a subscriber, of course you don't have to. WHY??? Because the board vendors PAY YOUR WAY by advertising on the site. There's your discount. NOW QUIT WHINING!!

please give me a break.... id gladly pay to receive at least some kinda discount for members........no one is paying my way for anything...
if they are how? by letting me type to other truck owners? or by shearing pics and ideas? i have a phone and a scription to classic trucks. or are they paying my way by buying me parts? i just wanna know/ let them know ( from a vender ) if i order over x amount on there parts what can they do in way of helping us out?

CG · 03-07-2006, 11:35 PM

unless all the vendors are in callusion (lol, sp?) the more people that sell this stuff the better for all of us. keeps the prices down with all the competition. personally though i buy mostly from the local guys cause its easier for me, i can just go pick my stuff up. and they are super helpful whenever i have a questions.

lux hauler · 03-08-2006, 01:07 AM

you people crack me up. do you think that the vendors are in business just to give you a deal? Everyone that I know that's in business does it for the money. They can't keep the doors of their business open by giving everyone discounts.
For those that think they deserve a discount.....do you call your electric provider and demand a discount from them?

03-06-2006, 01:36 PM	#1
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	What ever happened to...... ....the vendor discounts that were offered last year?. I remeber several vendors took turns offering items for a limited time at a discount. I think WES or somebody was even selling front disc brake conversions for around $425. GMC Paul was involved as well. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

03-06-2006, 08:15 PM	#2
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: What ever happened to...... beats me, all I rememeber was rick doing some discounts, I didn't know other vendors were doing it too __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-06-2006, 09:00 PM	#3
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: What ever happened to...... venders, discounts??????? baaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhaaaaaaaahhhhaaaaaaaa!!!! most wont even take 10 or 20 dollars off, or free shipping with big orders...... id like to see a vender give discounts thats worth it to order from them, like free shippping or 10% or 20% off........if a vender will do that.....ill do all my busniess with them.........and to any vender i spent over 3000 in the past month on parts....

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farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: What ever happened to...... They will only discount when they need to - I guess they have enough orders to be gett'n on with. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

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Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: What ever happened to...... Chevy Duty did (may still) have free shipping on orders over $300 (depending on the items of course) __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

03-07-2006, 02:11 AM	#9
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: What ever happened to...... I just got all the cab repair panels from Chevy Duty and a few other parts and as long as it is over $300 the shipping was free. have to watch as some parts don't apply to the free shipping. Still a good deal though. Was just in Kansas city last week and the wife was surprised I didn't want to pick anything up at Chevy Duty. When I told her that shipping was free and no tax if sent it was just a better deal. So we went to LMC and I picked up an exhaust system. She asked which one is that for? I told her that I would need it someday and shipping won't be free------ she just shook her head __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-07-2006, 03:43 AM	#10
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: What ever happened to...... I miss being so close to those two vendors, moved away to Idaho, land of the never ending rust free 4x4 trucks __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-07-2006, 09:07 AM	#11
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: What ever happened to...... whats chevy dutys web page?

03-07-2006, 12:01 PM	#12
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: What ever happened to...... http://www.chevyduty.com/ __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

03-07-2006, 12:39 PM	#13
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: What ever happened to...... I ordered some parts from GMC Paul's because they take paypal, and I had some to spend, but will do most of my ordering from Chevy Duty because they have better prices, and are closer for shipping. It's just hard to beat service. Things like free color catalog, lower prices, and free shipping over $300 make it an easy choice for me. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

03-07-2006, 02:12 PM	#14
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: What ever happened to...... Bill Athey recently offered 10% off orders. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-07-2006, 02:22 PM	#15
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: What ever happened to...... I would love to see it. I have bitterly found that vendors don't seem to care if you're a part of the community or not. Every time I place an order with anyone, I make sure they know I'm coming from the forum and let them know what my nickname is for reference. I have done this with ECE, Brothers, MotherTruckers, even purchasing from some forum members that are registered vendors and I still have yet to receive a single price break from any vendor except Ed @ Mothertruckers who gave me a hell of a deal on my headers to pricematch with Summit (Thanks, Ed) and I'm not even sure if that was pivotal around me being a forum member. For example, just last week I purchased all new bed and cab bushings for my truck from Brothers the other day, told Jaime, the guy who answered the phone, that I was from the truck forum, went to the site and put in info again that I was with the truck forum, got charged same amount anyways and didn't get so much as a PM at the forum or a post back saying "thanks" or whatever. I guess maybe some of the vendors are just too big now to think about the little guys that put them there. Maybe I'm looking at this wrong - I can't really see things from their perspective so I would love to see a couple of vendors chip in on this discussion. You can't tell me that people who are long-standing members of this forum are not a constant source of revenue for vendors. I do not understand why people who've been here for 3-6 months or even a couple of years are not offered at least 5% on orders. As long as it's not cutting into the vendor's bottom line ... Meh. </steps off soapbox> __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 03-07-2006 at 02:30 PM.

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70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: What ever happened to...... I think GMC Paul and WES also offered limited time discounts about a year ago on certain items. Athey's has always given me great shipping prices and service. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

03-07-2006, 08:42 PM	#20
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: What ever happened to...... i have seen a number of vendors give discounts and I am sure they will chime in. I have also seen posts on group buys go ignored and so on. As for the banner money perhaps if more members contributed banners wouldn't be necessary at all. Just remember all the people you see in the banner ads help keep this place here for ya'll to have a place to whine about them.

03-07-2006, 09:04 PM	#21
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: What ever happened to...... YEH... THATS IT.. TRASH TALK ALL THESE VENDORS. THAT'LL GET EM ON YOUR SIDE & PROMPT THEM TO OFFER HUGE DISCOUNTS. THESE GUYS MIGHT NOT BE THE ABSOLUTE CHEAPEST ON EVERY PART THAT THEY SELL... BUT THERE IS SUCH THING AS SERVICE. ALL OF THESE VENDORS HERE BUILD THESE TRUCKS & USE WHAT THEY SELL. IF YOU NEED ANY ADVICE OR INFORMATION (& DON'T COME ACROSS AS A SMART @SS) THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HELPFUL & INFORMATIVE. WHY I BET THEY WOULD EVEN TAKE THE TIME TO HELP OUT SOME JERK WHO BOUGHT HIS PARTS ELSEWHERE TO SAVE A FEW PENNIES. I FOR ONE APPRECIATE ALL YOU VENDORS WHO HELP SUPPORT THIS BOARD. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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03-07-2006, 11:35 PM	#24
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: What ever happened to...... unless all the vendors are in callusion (lol, sp?) the more people that sell this stuff the better for all of us. keeps the prices down with all the competition. personally though i buy mostly from the local guys cause its easier for me, i can just go pick my stuff up. and they are super helpful whenever i have a questions.

03-08-2006, 01:07 AM	#25
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Re: What ever happened to...... you people crack me up. do you think that the vendors are in business just to give you a deal? Everyone that I know that's in business does it for the money. They can't keep the doors of their business open by giving everyone discounts. For those that think they deserve a discount.....do you call your electric provider and demand a discount from them? __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

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