01-29-2015, 10:47 AM | #61 |
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It is interesting how the different Forums responded to this thread. Here we have ~60 replies (so far), some good, some bad.
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I think this is largely due to the quality of the parts they offer for each era. The Flathead guys seem to get a better quality of parts from them. Their main compaint s seem to be aboput shipping time and cost, where the parts they offer for the A era cars are of lesser quality than offered by most vendors along with the shipping cost and customer service. I do think Ecklers would be wise to address the quality concerns first and foremost and a little more efort from the shipping dept. to do their best to find a better rate for shipping, Each order is different and it only takes a couple of seconds to size up an order and make a quick decesion as to what is cheaper and faster for each. I have been doing this for over 12 years and it is not rocket science. All it takes is a small amount of actually giving a shit about reputation and the cutomer in general. Rod
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Hats off for offering assistance, constructive criticism would be useful, hopefully everyone won't pile on?
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One thing I admire about the Model A Ford aftermarket parts customers is, they won't take 'Close-to-original' as gospel. It had better be pretty darn good or else
These guys will hold your feet to the fire you'd better be able to deliver or else.Evidently Corvette people will accept less than ideal parts |
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You're right, I agree with what your saying. Maybe I should change that to ALL vendors I've dealt with? Who SHOULD I trust? I have had issues with most of the major player's parts and/or service.
When I order a part from one of the vendors that supposedly "who knows Model-As and the parts they sell so they can advise you of what to expect regarding fit, accuracy, and aesthetics" and receive a piece that is finished like this and the threaded holes are so bad that I have to retap them, then it makes me hesitant to order from that parts "dealer who knows Model-As and the parts they sell so they can advise you of what to expect regarding fit, accuracy, and aesthetics" again. Understand what I mean? Not trying to start an argument, just stating the facts as I see and experienced them. |
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As for Mac's, I wish them luck and can only assume that the reason they are here is to try to improve poor sales in the newly acquired Ford division. Good luck to them and to us.
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Having two Model As I have spent over 20K in the last few years and use Brattons exclusively. They are only 18 miles from my home and have established a super relationship with them. Walt, Jeff and both Tom's are always there when I have a question about installing anything and if I need to return or exchange it is never a problem. There parts are USA made and they make sure the parts that they sell are to Fords specifications.
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I agree, ...but selling Model-A parts is typically done to a more conservative crowd that has high ethics and moral standards that John Q Public. Writings that are misleading or deceitful may be accepted as the norm by a more liberalistic crowd, I am not so sure the acceptance is so widespread by the typical Model-A owner. Fewer employees are one thing and I am sure there are many companies that choose to adopt that strategy however it can play against a company too. In the case of the big box store in my town, if both competing stores choose to hire unknowledgeable employees about their products, I am kinda stuck and both are back on an even keel. In the case of Model-A parts sales, most would agree that Macs/Ecklers is not very high on the list of knowledgeable/service-oriented dealers. Therefore many would agree they need to look for ways to bring up their ratings, ...and IMHO they should start by adding folks that know what they are talking about. When that happens, they may very well realize how inferior many of their parts are and choose to raise their standards. |
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Had my 66 vette 45 years best car I ever owned. Over 200,000 miles engine has never been overhauled. I would not except poor parts for it or my Model A,s or my 56 chev or any other car I own. |
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Ray, with all due respect to your literalistic view, define the word " may " please!
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Copied and pasted below is an interesting post over on the Model A Forum from TWO YEARS AGO! Obviously, not a new problem. How long does it generally take for improvements to begin taking effect? DD
" 01-22-2013, 12:57 PM #17 Darlene Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 11 Re: Where is your allegiance? Below is a response from Matt Jordan, CEO of Eckler Industries; posted by Darlene Waldmiller, Marketing Manager at MAC’s: We appreciate the candid feedback from everyone. This helps us prioritize and focus our efforts at making MAC’s a better company. We’re working hard to put into place new systems and procedures that will speed up shipping and improve service levels. While I can’t promise that the transition will be without snags or hitches, I can promise that we are focused on driving improvement. I hope that those who are satisfied with MAC’s performance will find their service much better, and those that have not had a good experience will give us the opportunity to show what we can do over the coming months. Thank you again for your honest feedback – we sincerely hope to use this to make for a better customer experience. Regards, Matt D. Jordan CEO, Eckler Industries, Inc. |
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Where is this going------again????????
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