12-19-2020, 12:50 AM | #1 |
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Van pelt Sales
Hello new guy here first post
After building several brand X cars I have decided my next project will be a flathead. I ordered 2 books from Vanpelts and after not receiving for 4 weeks I called them and they immediately sent out another order which I received after a few days. I did receive the original order 6 weeks after it was sent which I returned to them. Good people, great customer service. They will be my go to supplier when I need flathead parts. |
12-19-2020, 01:26 AM | #2 |
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There are several outstanding vendors here on the Barn, and Mac is one of them. Always willing to share knowledge and provide honest service!
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12-19-2020, 01:27 AM | #3 |
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Let the fun commence! Thanks for a positive heads up. Oh yeah, welcome.
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12-19-2020, 09:24 AM | #4 |
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The post office seems to have a hit or miss attitude regarding books, I’ve had a book shipment languish in a Mass. p.o. For two weeks before it made the hundred mile journey to my house. I’m waiting on a singe book shipment that has been at that p.o. for several days.
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12-19-2020, 09:25 AM | #5 |
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Mac & Shelly are top notch!
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12-19-2020, 09:43 AM | #6 | |
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Welcome aboard. A couple of things. 1. Mac of Van Pelt Sales isn't the same as Macs Antique Auto Parts which is owned by Ecklers. 2. There are some very good suppliers out there and everyone has their favorites. As time goes by you'll come up with your own. My go to vendor is Joe's Antique Auto in Uxbridge, MA. After Joe in no particular order I use C&G in Escondido, CA, The Early Ford Store in San Dimas, CA, Red's Headers in Chiraco Summit, CA and Dennis Carpenter in North Carolina. But there are other very good vendors as well as the couple I've referred to.
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12-19-2020, 09:46 AM | #7 |
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My son in St Louis got our Thanksgiving card last week! ! He's still waiting on the box of Christmas presents my Wife sent about a week and a half ago.
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12-19-2020, 09:51 AM | #8 | |
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We use this branch exclusively for, I have no idea why, items get to where they need to go 1-2 days faster when you mail from this branch. Plus, having friendly banter with the employees makes it a pleasure. |
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12-19-2020, 10:04 AM | #9 |
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The Wife ordered a roll of stamps online from USPS on the 9th and notified they were sent on the 11th. Still waiting.
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12-19-2020, 10:07 AM | #10 |
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Joe’s antique auto is my “go to vendor” . Been trading there for years, fast service, honest shipping costs, friendly service and an extensive inventory.
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12-19-2020, 06:39 PM | #11 |
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Joe's is the best, honest, fair prices and tells you if he cannot get something in a reasonable time. My go to guy
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12-19-2020, 07:55 PM | #12 |
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Yes, and Mac has a pretty wife too. (I just couldn't pass up an opportunity like this Shelly. Sorry Mac.) I hope all is well with both of you. I'm gonna get up a list of the transmission parts I have for sale "any day now". LOL. Lawson
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12-19-2020, 08:07 PM | #13 |
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I know a couple of things about a couple of things and Van Pelt is class "A".
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12-19-2020, 08:25 PM | #14 |
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AND, Mac provides a ton of information on his site as well as here on the Barn.
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12-20-2020, 08:09 AM | #15 |
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Besides Mac,don't forget 3rd gen automotive. He has a wealth of NOS and other parts.
https://thirdgenauto.com/ John
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12-20-2020, 08:49 AM | #16 |
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I do a lot of shipping through the Post Office, you can ship any type of reading material MEDIA MAIL ,it is a lot cheaper than parcel post or first class but it goes lowest priority and takes a lot longer
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12-20-2020, 09:57 AM | #17 |
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12-20-2020, 10:15 AM | #18 |
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Brattons, a Model a vendor, issued a statement that they wee suspending USPS shipments because they have been so unreliable as of late. A friend with a mail order business just had to eat 200 in shipping fees because she went to UPS due to customer complaints.
BRATTONS: Due to unsurpassed Holiday shipping volumes now combining with COVID19 volumes, Bratton’s has decided to suspend all USPS domestics shipping options. Bratton’s has always been committed to quality in both our parts and our shipping providers. At this time due to the overwhelming volumes the USPS is unable to meet our expectations on acceptable delivery times. We are now noticing that Priority Mail packages are taking anywhere from 7-21 days to get delivered. This decision was not made lightly as we realize that some smaller orders are better shipped this way, but as a shipper we must make sure the packages get delivered in a timely manner. Also, during this time FedEx has removed all day definite guarantees from all Next Day Air, 2 Day Air, Express (3day air), and ground services. We have been working closely with FedEx and monitoring the delivery times for our shipments and it seems that some are getting delayed by 1-2 days. Just remember the closer to Christmas and New Year’s we get, the longer it may take to receive your package. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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12-20-2020, 10:21 AM | #19 |
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I got a package from USPS yesterday morning first thing from California, priority mail, that had been mailed four days before. Not two days, as they advertise, but still reasonable given the season.
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12-20-2020, 11:16 AM | #20 |
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I use Joe's and Third Gen. Never a problem, rather they are the solution. Would highly reccomend them to all. Also Vic at Reds Headers, solved a problem immediately.
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12-20-2020, 12:31 PM | #21 |
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We’ve been charging for postal but shipping UPS and eating the difference on phone orders. The post office at the rate they have been the last 6 weeks has literally cost us thousands. Back to the original purpose of the thread, Mac and Shelley have experienced the same postal issues we have and it’s good to know they made things right by the customer.
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12-20-2020, 04:49 PM | #22 |
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12-21-2020, 08:55 AM | #24 |
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The original post was about delayed shipment. How the vendor made good on it was nice but I posted what I did to make people aware that a major shipper in the game is being taken off the lists of major suppliers.
It is nice that some vendors can eat the losses as a result of trying to ship to you the cheapest way possible. Not all may be able to afford it nor should they have to. While everyone has their favorite and I do agree with all the comments here, I do not want to see any vendor suffer as a result of bad reviews due to the post office. Every single one of them makes this game affordable for us. It is not easy to run a business.
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