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Old 05-22-2023, 10:51 AM
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Paragon Reproduction has closed and moved everything to Corvette Central. It's crazy you would think they would redirect the website traffic to Corvette Central at least:



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05-24-2023, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by CorvettePassion
Since we have Paragons attention here……can you explain what is going on with all these buyouts and consolidation?

As we all know, many times this does not benefit the customer…in fact, can hurt customer base with higher prices and less service.
Holley will be happy to explain the whole concept to you LOL......
Sorry, couldn't help it.....

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Thank you, we have done the re-direct to https://corvettecentral.com/paragoncorvette (new landing page)
Google and other search engines are populating the re-direct
if you type in paragoncorvette.com it will redirect, search engines are still not all updated.
Happy to help with any additional questions tgenty@corvettecentral.com
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paragoncorvette thanks for the quick reply! The redirect wasn't working this morning (See below). I have been using Paragon for years and your team always did a great job, sad to see your retail business go away. How will the stick with us program work with Corvette Central? BTW I have used Corvette Central as well and they are great to deal with.


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if you type paragoncorvette.com in the address bar (top) it should direct you to the landing page (https://corvettecentral.com/paragoncorvette)
Paragon "stick with us discount" will be honored at Corvette Central under the "start to finish" discount program. We are retaining several Paragon employees (including 3 sales representatives). We will continue all of the Paragon manufactured items using the same tooling.
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Thanks for not "folding up"!
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Originally Posted by paragoncorvette
Thank you, we have done the re-direct to https://corvettecentral.com/paragoncorvette (new landing page)
Google and other search engines are populating the re-direct
if you type in paragoncorvette.com it will redirect, search engines are still not all updated.
Happy to help with any additional questions tgenty@corvettecentral.com
Is your restoration shop and salvage yard still operational? Haven't been there in years but it was a hell of a place.....

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And I thought Corvette Central was bought out by another large corporation. I sure hope this does not go down the path that history has provided…..and all the quality and service suffers.
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Jebby,
We did close the restoration shop late last year, after we finished the last restoration (1963 Corvette). We are selling all the used parts to an individual that will have it available for those who need used items.

Thank you
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Corvette Central and Paragon are both owned by Coker Tire Corporation. I manage the Hard Parts Restoration Business. Happy to assist with anything you will need.

tgenty@corvettecentral.com

Thank you,
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Didn't you also buy Corvette Mods and Zip? Correct me if that info is incorrect as it was something I read recently. With so many sell offs the past couple of years I lost track.

Sounds like red hotels are going to be going up on the monopoly board soon.
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We did purchase Zip Corvette this year as well. We did not acquire Corvette Mods. Thank you
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Didn't you also buy Corvette Mods and Zip? Correct me if that info is incorrect as it was something I read recently. With so many sell offs the past couple of years I lost track.

Sounds like red hotels are going to be going up on the monopoly board soon.
Gary, Corvette America/Top Flight/Auto Accessories of America (and whatever other names they may be using) is who bought Corvette Mods. I called CA to place an order one day in March while my rep was out after having surgery, and the call was taken by a woman in Texas who turned out to be from (the previous) Corvette Mods.
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Wow, this is crazy. I guess it's a sign of the times.
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So I had an order in and it's been a week and a half. Do I call CC for an update on the order?
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Originally Posted by paragoncorvette
Thank you, we have done the re-direct to https://corvettecentral.com/paragoncorvette (new landing page)
Google and other search engines are populating the re-direct
if you type in paragoncorvette.com it will redirect, search engines are still not all updated.
Happy to help with any additional questions tgenty@corvettecentral.com
If you have any old catalogues remaining I'd pay for one or two to ship to me. Best reference I ever had. David Howard
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Hopefully all this is not a bad sign for us.
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Old 05-23-2023, 08:06 AM
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Was the order placed with Paragon, if so the order has been transferred to CC. You can directly email and I can follow up on the order for you. tgenty@corvettecentral.com
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We have C1- C4 Paragon catalogs available and we can ship them from Corvette Central
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Glad I made it in person before this closure/merger. Very cool place with super people. Knowledgeable, efficient, friendly. Hopefully that kind of service continues with Corvette Central. It sure was nice, though, to have a semi-local place to access.
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