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1. 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: "Ron Soave" <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1998 10:18:14 -0400; 2 children napping at once(!). Reflecting on my week of parts supplier dealings, here are near-transcripts of 3 phone calls with three different suppliers. Guess which 2 I'll be calling again. 1) Cal; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00126.html (10,176 bytes)
2. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 19:32:01 -0400; Ron This is the exact same reason I do NOT have an account at Home Defect! I always take my business to the lumber yards and supply houses that know me by name, tell me a joke, or call me a sh*#head!; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00129.html (9,469 bytes)
3. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Mark Endicott <endicott@nashville.com>; Date: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 20:30:08 -0500; Hey Frank! You are #1 in my book!!! -- Mark 70 MG Midget Nashville, TN; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00133.html (10,100 bytes)
4. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: GMari58175@aol.com; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 08:47:57 EDT; << This country was built on friendly "Ma & Pa" type stores. Some day the Corporate Giants with their low prices, lower quality, and "you are just a number" attitude will fall flat on their faces but; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00146.html (9,079 bytes)
5. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: "Robert B. Houston" <transerv@sprynet.com>; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 11:45:09 -0600; Well, I usually totally agree with Frank, but just have to put my two cents worth in this time. I love the concept of Ma and Pa stores, but I'm buliding a cabin in the mountains, and the Lumber yards; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00150.html (11,217 bytes)
6. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: GMari58175@aol.com; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 14:03:13 EDT; << they're all owned by companies hundreds of miles away here) but us weekend lumber (and electrical and plumbing) warriors don't get the same treatment as you regulars. Robert Houston (gotta go to H; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00151.html (9,280 bytes)
7. RE: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Jo Soave <redlotus@spacey.net>; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 19:29:32 -0400; My original post was made out of frustration with, as Frank said, being treated like a number. Obviously, everyone's mileage may vary. I get the same kick out of guys like Skip at Shadetree and Greg; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00164.html (9,405 bytes)
8. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Lancer7676@aol.com; Date: Sun, 6 Sep 1998 21:12:54 EDT; << the big box retailers are a significant detriment to the local economy, enviornment and general well being of the area. >> I agree with this. Wal-mart, Home Depot, and Lowes are very destructive t; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00166.html (9,703 bytes)
9. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 22:13:48 -0400; FWIW, I have been informed by a rep of the Stanley door company that Home Defect tells Stanley how much they will pay per unit. This is based on a several million unit order per year. Stanley will ma; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00167.html (12,484 bytes)
10. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Wayne Lowry <hotwheels@longviewtx.net>; Date: Sun, 06 Sep 1998 22:08:22 -0500; I must agree somewhat to the Ma and Pa tyoe of business. However I must also agree that when I am looking for 3 different type of springs and 8 nylock nuts and a variety of other odd items,Who among; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00168.html (12,704 bytes)
11. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 00:29:54 -0400; Well, perhaps their margins are high, but their costs must be incredibly low because at least around here their prices kill everything. I saved enough on my compressor to buy a fleet of air tools. I; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00171.html (9,917 bytes)
12. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 00:45:50 -0400; Speaking as somebody who makes a product, this would be unworkable. For background, one of my companies products is CD-ROMs, like computer software. I simply cannot sell it in onesies and twosies for; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00172.html (11,300 bytes)
13. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: GMari58175@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 06:47:47 EDT; << Don't even start me on Wal-Mart. We studied them while getting my MBA and suffice it to say ol' Sam was not exactly a sweet guy. Avoid franchises for a week - you might like it. >> Bernie Marcus (; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00178.html (8,399 bytes)
14. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: GMari58175@aol.com; Date: Mon, 7 Sep 1998 06:56:34 EDT; << I am a professional building contractor who has built a solid reputation on quality. The name "Home Defect" is what the place is commonly refered to by professionals, I did not make it up. >> Fran; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00179.html (8,683 bytes)
15. Re: 3 phone calls (a little long) (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Sep 1998 18:25:22 -0400; George You have it wrong. It's Franks Airline and Storm Door corp. Anything for a buck! Wars fought, Countrys overthrown, Manure, and car parts! But no inferior Asian goods! -- Frank Clarici Toms Riv; /html/spridgets/1998-09/msg00207.html (9,060 bytes)

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