[DeTomaso] Vendors

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/1/06 6:23:45, pantera3641 at azballistics.com writes:

<< I have an older Hall catalog that shows muffler hangers costing $60 each, 
Group 17, page 22.  How does that fit in to our vendors dedication?I got four 
from a local shop for $5 in total after seeing that ridicilous price.  Can 
someone explain their dedication to not making money? >>

>>>I can't excuse that kind of obvious gouging, but if you shop around you'll 
find other vendors selling them at a fairly reasonable price.  Too, it's 
likely that back in 1992 (when that catalog was printed), the vendors were 
sourcing that particular part through De Tomaso channels, and De Tomaso would jack 
the price up to the moon on some things.  Many of the vendors have become much 
smarter in recent times and have developed work-arounds for parts that have an 
obvious generic source, and pass the savings on to us.  

Mike