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springerpete · 03-31-2014, 09:31 AM

TAMS. I like dealing with Joe or Joanne. Joe has good advice which often costs him selling me a new part. TAMS is also closest to me so postage is less and arrival time shorter. I also have dealt with many of the other suppliers. I do like MAC's catalogue as his diagrams and pictures are helpful.

Ron/IA · 03-31-2014, 01:02 PM

My answer is "Other" - which is Birdhaven, Colfax IA.

They are local to the Model A clubs and owners here in IOWA. While they are a small vendor; it has been rare they didn't have what I wanted in stock.

After that, it is any of the other vendors.

rockingchair · 04-01-2014, 10:39 PM

My A has been reliable for 14 years and has not been asking for parts. BUT last week it wanted some $$$ sprinkled on it. I ordered 2 parts from Snyders and got them delivered to me in Calif within three days. It has now been over a week and the parts ordered from a vendor 300 miles away still are not here. Guess who I am calling next time.

Bill
28 Coupe

Byron1930 · 04-22-2014, 07:02 PM

Well Its been 10 days since I placed an order with Macs, I have sent two Emails and checked my orders status every day still "processing order".

I placed an order with Snyder's a day after my Macs order and guess what the next day I have my email saying my order has been sent Considering time difference between America and Australia I couldn't be happier with there service. Subsequently I have sent Mac a third email asking them politely to cancel my order and advising them I will not be a future customer.

Curt Campbell · 04-22-2014, 07:35 PM

Here in Iowa we are fortunate to have a great family run vendor....Birdhaven Antique Ford in Colfax IA. Only an hour away and great people (husband, wife and one employee Cathy). They are located about 10 miles east of Des Moines off I80.

Mike V. Florida · 04-22-2014, 08:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Byron1930

Well Its been 10 days since I placed an order with Macs, I have sent two Emails and checked my orders status every day still "processing order".

I placed an order with Snyder's a day after my Macs order and guess what the next day I have my email saying my order has been sent Considering time difference between America and Australia I couldn't be happier with there service. Subsequently I have sent Mac a third email asking them politely to cancel my order and advising them I will not be a future customer.

Same problems as before they were bought out. Too small of a market to care?

tuneman · 04-23-2014, 07:07 AM

Snyders

Franchise_24 · 04-23-2014, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Same problems as before they were bought out. Too small of a market to care?

Any business that doesn't care about its customers (where ever they may be) should not be in business. I would do without before I would order from Mac's.

ronn · 04-23-2014, 08:00 AM

I recd both Snyders and Mac's catalogs the same day, about 2 weeks ago.
Just made a list of what I needed and priced them both out. Mac's was less costly by 10% and the shipping was also considerably cheaper.
that's how it flys by me. I consider the pricing on both very reasonable though and am glad at the availability.

Mike V. Florida · 04-23-2014, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

I recd both Snyders and Mac's catalogs the same day, about 2 weeks ago.
Just made a list of what I needed and priced them both out. Mac's was less costly by 10% and the shipping was also considerably cheaper.
that's how it flys by me. I consider the pricing on both very reasonable though and am glad at the availability.

One must also keep in mind quality and timely delivery.

As an example you can go to home depot and buy bolts and screws or you can order from a vendor and get them near to what were used originally.

Home depot, get them right away, Vendor may have to wait a few days (weeks).

Price is not the only thing I look at when I buy A parts.

ModelAMike1930 · 02-12-2015, 11:45 AM

I like Mac' because of their prices and the ability to use Pay Pal.

Bill in SoCal · 02-12-2015, 12:34 PM

Bert's

C26Pinelake · 02-12-2015, 12:41 PM

i quite often buy at Macs because nobody has a catalogue that even come close to they're.
If I want it in a hurry Snyders exceeds the others with no comparison ! Wayne

Big hammer · 02-12-2015, 02:28 PM

NOT MAC'S paid for new received old crusty parts, to long awaiting for parts
They were ok 20 yrs ago to many back orders though

C26Pinelake · 02-12-2015, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big hammer

NOT MAC'S paid for new received old crusty parts, to long awaiting for parts
They were ok 20 yrs ago to many back orders though

Did you return the parts ?
Wayne

31 Model A · 02-12-2015, 03:46 PM

Mitch's Model A Discount Parts........Mitch gives coupons for his Rotella and Champion 3X Sparkplugs. He gets both dirt cheap so he can afford to offer either big coupons or big discounts.......

All other parts, I have gone to Snyder's.

Mitch//pa · 02-12-2015, 03:49 PM

yea and i am not sending my free 3x plugs back to amazon either..
i will give them to Ed and Dad

C26Pinelake · 02-12-2015, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

yea and i am not sending my free 3x plugs back to amazon either..
i will give them to Ed and Dad

Give double to your dad, Ed is too buy with his girlfriends to tunup the A!
Wayn

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RockHillWill · 02-12-2015, 04:11 PM

Brattons for closeness, Berts for wider selection.

Dick M · 02-12-2015, 05:40 PM

BERT'S!!!!!
They always take time to answer any questions. They always give good advice. They have a great selection of used parts at reasonable prices. The quality of their repro parts is always very good. They usually ship the same day as the order. I am in California and my orders usually come two days after placing an order. They will always look for the lest expensive mode of shipping to the point of sending your order through the USPS and just charge you the postage. Can't beat that when you need a few small parts.

View Poll Results: If you could only pick one, where would you order from?
Bert's	56	12.64%
Brattons	135	30.47%
Macs	20	4.51%
Mikes	27	6.09%
Sacramento Vintage Ford	5	1.13%
Snyders	167	37.70%
Smith and Jones	4	0.90%
Tams	8	1.81%
Other	21	4.74%
Voters: 443. You may not vote on this poll

03-31-2014, 09:31 AM	#61
springerpete Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Maine Posts: 644	Re: Where is your allegiance? TAMS. I like dealing with Joe or Joanne. Joe has good advice which often costs him selling me a new part. TAMS is also closest to me so postage is less and arrival time shorter. I also have dealt with many of the other suppliers. I do like MAC's catalogue as his diagrams and pictures are helpful.

03-31-2014, 01:02 PM	#62
Ron/IA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Amana IA Posts: 527	Re: Where is your allegiance? My answer is "Other" - which is Birdhaven, Colfax IA. They are local to the Model A clubs and owners here in IOWA. While they are a small vendor; it has been rare they didn't have what I wanted in stock. After that, it is any of the other vendors. __________________ Ron/IA 1929 Fordor Steelback Hawk A Model A Ford Club http://hawkamodelaclub.org/

04-01-2014, 10:39 PM	#63
rockingchair Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 9	Re: Where is your allegiance? My A has been reliable for 14 years and has not been asking for parts. BUT last week it wanted some $$$ sprinkled on it. I ordered 2 parts from Snyders and got them delivered to me in Calif within three days. It has now been over a week and the parts ordered from a vendor 300 miles away still are not here. Guess who I am calling next time. Bill 28 Coupe

04-22-2014, 07:02 PM	#64
Byron1930 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 22	Re: Where is your allegiance? Well Its been 10 days since I placed an order with Macs, I have sent two Emails and checked my orders status every day still "processing order". I placed an order with Snyder's a day after my Macs order and guess what the next day I have my email saying my order has been sent Considering time difference between America and Australia I couldn't be happier with there service. Subsequently I have sent Mac a third email asking them politely to cancel my order and advising them I will not be a future customer.

04-22-2014, 07:35 PM	#65
Curt Campbell Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottumwa, IA Posts: 308	Re: Where is your allegiance? Here in Iowa we are fortunate to have a great family run vendor....Birdhaven Antique Ford in Colfax IA. Only an hour away and great people (husband, wife and one employee Cathy). They are located about 10 miles east of Des Moines off I80.

04-23-2014, 07:07 AM	#67
tuneman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 264	Re: Where is your allegiance? Snyders

04-23-2014, 08:00 AM	#69
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,784	Re: Where is your allegiance? I recd both Snyders and Mac's catalogs the same day, about 2 weeks ago. Just made a list of what I needed and priced them both out. Mac's was less costly by 10% and the shipping was also considerably cheaper. that's how it flys by me. I consider the pricing on both very reasonable though and am glad at the availability.

02-12-2015, 11:45 AM	#71
ModelAMike1930 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 382	Re: Where is your allegiance? I like Mac' because of their prices and the ability to use Pay Pal.

02-12-2015, 12:34 PM	#72
Bill in SoCal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Claremont, CA 91711 Posts: 244	Re: Where is your allegiance? Bert's

02-12-2015, 12:41 PM	#73
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Where is your allegiance? i quite often buy at Macs because nobody has a catalogue that even come close to they're. If I want it in a hurry Snyders exceeds the others with no comparison ! Wayne

02-12-2015, 02:28 PM	#74
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Where is your allegiance? NOT MAC'S paid for new received old crusty parts, to long awaiting for parts They were ok 20 yrs ago to many back orders though

02-12-2015, 03:46 PM	#76
31 Model A Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Here I am in front of Todd's Grocery in 1931 selling Grit newspapers Posts: 2,548	Re: Where is your allegiance? Mitch's Model A Discount Parts........Mitch gives coupons for his Rotella and Champion 3X Sparkplugs. He gets both dirt cheap so he can afford to offer either big coupons or big discounts....... All other parts, I have gone to Snyder's. __________________ "Bullshit and Brilliance Comes with Age and Experience" "Hey Lady, ya wanna buy a Grit?" "If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you're old" Will Rogers

02-12-2015, 03:49 PM	#77
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Where is your allegiance? yea and i am not sending my free 3x plugs back to amazon either.. i will give them to Ed and Dad Last edited by Mitch//pa; 02-12-2015 at 04:00 PM.

02-12-2015, 04:11 PM	#79
RockHillWill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 985	Re: Where is your allegiance? Brattons for closeness, Berts for wider selection. __________________ Uncle Bud says "too soon old, too late smart!"

02-12-2015, 05:40 PM	#80
Dick M Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukiah, CA Posts: 477	Re: Where is your allegiance? BERT'S!!!!! They always take time to answer any questions. They always give good advice. They have a great selection of used parts at reasonable prices. The quality of their repro parts is always very good. They usually ship the same day as the order. I am in California and my orders usually come two days after placing an order. They will always look for the lest expensive mode of shipping to the point of sending your order through the USPS and just charge you the postage. Can't beat that when you need a few small parts.