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Re: Colective bargening OR Customers turn to Socialism wasHeadliners



Dan Brideau wrote:
> 
> This sort of thing bugs me.  At the shop where I work, we make custom parts
> for model cars.  Car kits come and go, and so do the parts.  A typical
> message would read: "it would be a good idea for you to make 'foo' piece
> for 'bar' car..." I think to myself, "well, you and about 6 other people
> own one of those things..."
> 
> If there was money to be made selling Scirocco door seals, then people
> would sell Scirocco door seals.  We live in a market driven economy.  Since
> there are not too many Sciroccos (compared to air-cooled VW's for example)
> we can't expect to be able to find all the parts we want.
> 
> Face it.  We have unique cars.
> 
> Dan Brideau

Yes but that still leaves me with a need for a replacement
headliner. My point is that if each of us 'six guys' tries as
inDUHviduals then we'll likely hear; "Sorry but there is not
enough market..". BUT if these same six orders show up together,
as did ten plus for the recent airdam reissues, then the shop may
go get the jigs and patterns out and crank out a run. 

Proof of concept; When the chance to get a reissued airdam went
out over the airwaves I was 4th or so inline. It fell through the
1st time and was resurrected by none other than our dearly
beloved Potterfolk. I bought two. 

"Hey man, were did you get that interior or 'fill in the blank'
from.."? 'Well, I got it from TMI, it wasn't easy but they do
good work..."

Besides, there is more to life than succumbing to a Market Driven
Economy. "Oh, well- there's nothing to be done about it. If only
someone did something..." Sound familiar? And any way, I'm trying
to steer my little bit of said economy, OK?

I'm not trying to piss off folks, I'm trying to get what I need,
best quality, best price, supporting those that benefit me with
their products.

Make sense? (anybody) Or is it flammer time? btw- I _do_ see your
point.

TBerk
Owner of a unique car.

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