From: Glenn Shaw (mpmutt@mtaofnj.us)
Date: Fri Mar 19 2004 - 17:37:20 PST
Dear Combat
It came up only because you reposted it to the list again yesterday.
That is why. Why not let it go. Everyone has had their say and moved
on.
Thanks
Glenn Shaw
-----Original Message-----
From: Combat [mailto:hellcat@provide.net]
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 8:24 PM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List; Glenn Shaw
Subject: Re: [MV] USMC M813A1 For Sale
Art, (et al)
The truck was advertised as "you wont find one nicer" and sight unseen
isnt accurate he sent several photos and I asked him to describe in
excruciating detail ANY flaws in the truck KNOWING it would behoove both
of us to do so. We had several conversations and I also spoke with the
"restorer" who did the work. He "couldnt remember much about it" as he
"does too many". When I asked if I could speak with the consigner I was
refused. So the burden falls on the seller.
I will say it again....its a NICE truck. But the seller said he had
been driving it regularly and had "gone over it with a fine tooth comb"
dont you think YOU would see large roof dents, multiple tailgate dents,
an inoperative speedometer, ripped seats, and hear a loud valetrain
knock???? If you think thats nitpicking then I wont list the 18 small
things wrong also.......
And as far as "talking him down" all I can say is I paid TOP dollar for
a "you wont find one nicer" truck.
I have bought NUMEROUS vehicles without going to the state to see them
and have NO surprises other than the occasional small thing...no big
deal.
does this sound like I am being unfair?...or simply stating facts?
p.s. I dont know how this came up again as I said my 2 cents , before
but I will defend my word to the end.
-----Original Message-----
From: Glenn Shaw <mpmutt@mtaofnj.us>
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Date: Friday, March 19, 2004 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] USMC M813A1 For Sale
>Hi Art
>This whole thread was extensively covered about a week ago on the list.
>You may want to read all the posts to get a feeling for the whole
>thing. In short Mr Combat bought a truck from a guy who was consigning
>it for sale through Rick and purchased it sight unseen. When it
>arrived certain aspects of it did not agree with his virtual view if
>what should be. All of the rest of the details re. seller being talked
>down in price etc etc etc I am sure Rick would be glad to reitterate
>again. The objections raised by listemembers to the Caveat Emptor post
>were that we all know that this applies to all of us whenever we
>purchase anything, but his post seemed to single out Rick for being
>unethical which was unfair.
>
>Glenn Shaw
>MVPA
>MTANJ
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: m35products [mailto:m35prod@optonline.net]
>Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 10:43 AM
>To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [MV] USMC M813A1 For Sale
>
>
>Mr. "Combat":
>
>Is there something we should know about this seller?
>
>Arthur P. Bloom
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Combat" <hellcat@provide.net>
>To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 12:59 PM
>Subject: Re: [MV] USMC M813A1 For Sale
>
>
>> Caveat Emptor.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Richard J. Thiers, Jr. <dangercat@onemain.com>
>> To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
>> Date: Monday, March 15, 2004 9:45 AM
>> Subject: [MV] USMC M813A1 For Sale
>>
>>
>> >Hi Group,
>> > It's with a heavy heart that I put my M813A1 up for sale. I have
>> >my
>
>> >eye
>> on
>> >a 5 ton Expansible Van, and can't make that happen without cash.
>> >The
>> M813A1
>> >is a 1976 AM General with a Cummins NHC 250, 75% super singles,
>> >Detroit Lockers in both rears, USMC ISO Cargo bed, 3-color Vinyl cab
>> >and cargo
>> cover
>> >w/end curtains, new canvas seat covers, new parking brake handle,
>> >cable, shoes, and springs, turn signals upgraded with rear facing
>> >lights on
>front
>> >fenders, and middle of cargo bed, fresh fluids and filters, and PA
>> >Title, all for only $10,800. I would not be afraid to drive this
>> >truck anywhere....fly in and drive home. If you've got a nice 5 ton
>> >Expansible Van truck to trade...let me know... Please go to my
>> >website for pictures of this truck, and others for sale
>as
>> >well.
>> > Thanks,
>> > Rick
>> >
>> >Rick Thiers
>> >M.V. Sales & Hardware
>> >1035B Fallowfield Rd.
>> >Atglen, Pa. 19310 USA
>> >610-593-1218 8-6 EST
>> >http://www.mvsalesandhardware.com
>>
>
>
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