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**Flash68** · #1 03-26-2011, 09:42 PM

I assume you were given an ETA on delivery of ALL said parts BEFORE you plunked down your credit card?

ModernMuseum · #2 03-26-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

I assume you were given an ETA on delivery of ALL said parts BEFORE you plunked down your credit card?

Yes. The original ETA, if my memory serves me, was expected to take about two months. I may post up more details later, but for now I'm just fishing for a few opinions or experiences.

**Flash68** · #3 03-26-2011, 09:51 PM

I can understand specific parts becoming delayed for valid reasons for a 3rd party, but if ALL various parts are delayed, that is a scary one there as I see it. But I think one would need more details of your exact situation and timeframes of communication before really opining.

ModernMuseum · #4 03-26-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

I can understand specific parts becoming delayed for valid reasons for a 3rd party, but if ALL various parts are delayed, that is a scary one there as I see it. But I think one would need more details of your exact situation and timeframes of communication before really opining.

Since the parts ordered were pretty much as referenced in the original post, I think there's enough information to make a rough assessment. I may post up details later after I've received a few more opinions.

**Flash68** · #5 03-26-2011, 10:02 PM

Best of luck. Sucks to be in that situation for sure.

ModernMuseum · #6 03-26-2011, 10:16 PM

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Best of luck. Sucks to be in that situation for sure.

Thanks, man. Yes, yes it does-especially since it's one of the major and most advertised vendors here and over at pro-touring.

**130fe** · #7 03-27-2011, 05:14 AM

Have you been in contact with the vendor you bought the parts from? What are they telling you?

**214Chevy** · #8 03-27-2011, 05:23 AM

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Thanks, man. Yes, yes it does-especially since it's one of the major and most advertised vendors here and over at pro-touring.

First, it would have to be Jesus Christ for me to give anybody $20k in total on any business venture that isn't complete. Second, I would never give the total amount down...ever! I don't care how well respected a business is. That's just the nature of the business. Now 25%-30% is ok. 50% at most in an extreme case after sitting down with a dealer/vendor on a conference call or something after assuring me all parts are available. Now me personally, I don't even see an LS (plus parts) and T56 even being a 2-3 month out order. You can go all the way to the moon and find that stuff. IMO, by giving the 25%-30% down would make or should make the vendor work more diligent and be more eager to get your parts in so he can get the rest of his money.