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Re: E-mail orders to UK (proposal)

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Subject: Re: E-mail orders to UK (proposal)
From: mxp@ipl.co.uk (Mike Plumstead)
Date: Fri, 19 May 1995 14:24:33 +0100
>
>       I've been on and off this newsgroup for a few months and wondered 
>who is actually in "charge."  Who is our "leader."  The reason is that I 
>think that we should collectively approach the MG Owners Club, Ron 
>Hopkinson, M&G International, Blueprint Spares etc. etc. and ask them to 
>open an e-mail account.  There are companies operating commercially in the 
>UK, since I write to two old friends there.
>       The convenience would be great for us "over here." 
>I've had both bad and good experiences with the MGOC.  They performed 
>wonderfully with a set of re-conditioned front shocks for my '78 Midget, 
>but screwed up a softtop order for a friend.  I saved a fortune on the 
>shocks since VB and Moss wanted $200 each for new ones!!!!  I think the two 
>cost about $75 including shipping.
>       Anyway, anyone have any suggestions about this.  I'm very keen to 
>to arm-twist one of those companies to try it for six months.  I'm sure 
>the orders from the USA would pay for their set-up costs.
>       I guess we'd have to set up some operating rules though, so we 
>wouldn't be too long winded about what we needed. After all, someone 
>would have to sit and read all of it daily.
>
>
We have a Web site for MGs, www.mgcars.org.uk, or
www.ipl.co.uk/MG/MG2/mg4.hmtl if we haven't got round to linking them up.

A local MG supplier and specialist in V8s and V8 Conversions will shortly be
available by e-mail.  I will keep you posted.

Mike Plumstead, 


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