what has happened to Ecklers?
11-12-2003, 06:45 AM
#1
Safety Car
Thread Starter
what has happened to Ecklers?
i used to buy a lot from Zip cause they were cheaper than Ecklers...
seems like Ecklers was always high...
but recently, when i price check...Ecklers has been the cheapest...
hhhmmm...
seems like Ecklers was always high...
but recently, when i price check...Ecklers has been the cheapest...
hhhmmm...
11-12-2003, 06:52 AM
#2
Melting Slicks
Re: what has happened to Ecklers? (SIGNGUY)
I just shopped for radiator seals, A-arm dust covers, hood air dam and radiator cushions. Every one of these items was cheapest at Zip. Great service too. :cheers:
11-12-2003, 07:02 AM
#3
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Re: what has happened to Ecklers? (foundvettelifeisgood)
i hear ya man...
i LOVE Zip...almost every resto part on my car came from there...
not just because of price...i have always found their customer service top shelf...especialy when there was a problem...but like you say, they always seemed to be the cheapest too...
lately tho, when i call, i seem to always get the guy who i dont think has ever even seen a corvette...who you get on the phone always seems to be the luck of the draw tho, where ever you call...
the last two times i bought stuff (latest was last night) i price shopped both and eckler was cheaper both times...
the only reason i even shopped them was a friend of mine just bought headlight actuators and said that they were considerably cheaper and when i checked...he was right...
i think another reason i went with them (even tho i do love Zip) was that they are here in Fla so shipping is next day at no extra charge and thats always nice... :yesnod:
i LOVE Zip...almost every resto part on my car came from there...
not just because of price...i have always found their customer service top shelf...especialy when there was a problem...but like you say, they always seemed to be the cheapest too...
lately tho, when i call, i seem to always get the guy who i dont think has ever even seen a corvette...who you get on the phone always seems to be the luck of the draw tho, where ever you call...
the last two times i bought stuff (latest was last night) i price shopped both and eckler was cheaper both times...
the only reason i even shopped them was a friend of mine just bought headlight actuators and said that they were considerably cheaper and when i checked...he was right...
i think another reason i went with them (even tho i do love Zip) was that they are here in Fla so shipping is next day at no extra charge and thats always nice... :yesnod:
11-12-2003, 09:09 AM
#4
Premium Supporting Vendor
Re: what has happened to Ecklers? (SIGNGUY)
You will soon see many new changes at Eckler's. They are really pushing forward and you will see a lot of new products from them, and they are not going to be just vettes any more.
11-12-2003, 11:16 AM
#6
Melting Slicks
Re: what has happened to Ecklers? (Van Steel)
I have always had good service from both companies. As far as the changes taking place it must be the shareholders are getting restless.
11-12-2003, 05:07 PM
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Re: what has happened to Ecklers? (crf311)
I remember when Ecklers was the only game in town. Now everyone is in the Corvette parts business.
11-13-2003, 08:36 AM
#9
Le Mans Master
Re: what has happened to Ecklers? (SIGNGUY)
Zip is great...but when it comes to the "little" stuff, nobody...and I mean nobody carries the amount of proper hardware (screws, bolts, nuts, etc) and mounting brackets like Doc Rebuild. I've gotten correct quality parts, and great customer service from them too. Shipping can be a little slow at times, but my 72 is patient.
Eddie
Eddie
11-13-2003, 09:16 AM
#10
Team Owner
Re: what has happened to Ecklers? (Silvr77)
Zip is great...but when it comes to the "little" stuff, nobody...and I mean nobody carries the amount of proper hardware (screws, bolts, nuts, etc) and mounting brackets like Doc Rebuild. I've gotten correct quality parts, and great customer service from them too. Shipping can be a little slow at times, but my 72 is patient.
Eddie
Eddie