Thanks guys, this is exactly the sort of insight I was hoping to get from
the group. I'll give Phoenix Collectors a call.
Dean
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff McNeal
To: bob; Dean_Mericas
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
Sent: 12/23/2000 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: Transport company recommendations
Great advice Bob. Having gone through this a couple of times and having
experienced the good, the bad and the ugly, I will personally stick with
smaller operators who do their own work instead of subcontracting it
out;
and never, EVER deal with a transport operator that requires any sort of
payment or "deposit" in advance whatsoever. I'm not saying that every
company requiring a deposit is disreputable. But I AM saying that you
should consider it somewhat of a red flag. Once they've got your money,
they've got you by the you-know-whats.
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
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----- Original Message -----
From: "bob" <rmf3860@erols.com>
To: "Dean_Mericas" <dmericas@limno.com>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2000 8:09 AM
Subject: Re: Transport company recommendations
>
> Dean:
>
> I'd like to pass on some information that you may find helpful in your
> search for an auto transporter.
>
> Last month I bought a '75 TR6 that I found in Tucson, Az. I called no
> less than 25 transport companies and learned a few things about that
> business, not to mention that prices were wide ranging. If money is no
> object, call Horseless Carriage or Passport and be done with it. If
> you're like me, however, you may want to shop a bit.
>
> I don't recommend using an open transporter for any convertible or low
> clearance car. All these drivers engage in something called the
> "shuffle" where they all gather at local truck terminals and shuffle
> cars from one transporter to another depending on who is going in what
> direction of the country.
>
> Enough of my rambling. I am very satisfied with the company that I
used
> to transport my TR6 last month. It's a family owned business. The
> drivers are the son and the father. Erik and Fred Hoffman. The company
> is Phoenix Collectors, 1040 Cornelia Street, Nashville, TN, 615 361
> 9081 (or 3081-can't read my writing) or 800 641 0994. They charged me
> $1000 for a single car enclosed trailer, door to door from Tucson,
> Arizona to Fredericksburg, Va.(aproximately 2300 miles). There was no
> deposit required, no credit card number, no hidden fees or extra
> charges, no nothing. When they arrived at my house (eight days early)
I
> paid them $1000 and a tip. Great service, great price and I was
> completely satisfied.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Bob Fabie
> Fredericksburg, Va
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