Reply to "Vendor Tales"

I dunno guys. I see these posts all the time on here.

I've owned my Pantera for 20+ years. I've bought just about every part that can be welded, bolted or glued on a DeTomaso (except body panels - so far!) from just about every vendor there is.

I have never really been surprised, disappointed or aggravated. It can't just be luck. I have paid some silly shipping costs, but not the vendors' fault.

I hear horror stories regularly about vendors that I find hard to believe. I'm not saying they aren't true, but starting on the right foot with a vendor, taking the time to clarify the details (even if it means a few more emails and jpgs to be sure) and setting your expectations is the difference between a good and bad experience.

And once you find a vendor that is great to deal with - stick with them! You don't really have to go shopping for every part. You may pay a few bucks more here and there, but in the end a quality relationship ensures good advice, quick returns, easy credits and a good running cat.

Just my two cents.