Reply to "Vendor Tales"

Good advice, Jeff.

May I add another?

Ask the vendor if he actually has the part he is selling you. Now he may say something like "Sure, I can ship that out to you right away" but that sadly does not mean he actually has it, in his shop, ready to ship.

He may very well take your credit card information, run the charge and then start the process of actually obtaining the part. Surprise! Now he, and you, are at the mercy of someone else's supply situation. Your vendor may have honestly not anticipated a supply delay, but that is small consolation to you. And your money is paid.

Some of our vendors, especially in this economy, may be running things on the float. They need your money to buy the part they are then shipping to you. And if the rent comes due first, then your money may be gone and now what funds will he use to buy your part?

Perhaps if he does not have it in his possession, you should make another call to find a vendor who does have it - really have it.

Larry

And please bear in mind no one, our vendors included, ever bats 1000. If you ask around, none of our vendors will have 100% praise. You will come to have your favorites, and those you avoid. When telling your tales of joy and sadness, or when listening to another's, keep this in mind.