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fredski · 10-02-2015, 10:50 PM

Just received macs latest catoloug and was very impressed.
Good pictures of parts and a lot of diagrams of parts as well.

I think it is more informative than the other 2big guys.

Fredski

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 10-03-2015, 07:11 AM

In my view, it is a shame their quality is only in their catalog!

On the other hand, maybe the exploded views and/or diagrams are for their customers to use to repair the merchandise they sell!?!

C26Pinelake · 10-03-2015, 07:21 AM

They have the best catologue in our hobby. The others don't even compare! Wayne

George Miller · 10-03-2015, 07:27 AM

Ricks use to have a nice catalog also.

2manycars · 10-03-2015, 08:21 AM

Some companies spend their money on fancy catalogs, others spend it on supplying quality parts.
You can guess which one I prefer.

ModelAMike1930 · 10-03-2015, 08:33 AM

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I have gotten a lot of parts from Mac's and haven't been disappointed yet. They deliver fast and all parts packed well..

Mitch//pa · 10-03-2015, 09:13 AM

try and return parts after 30 days or even 6 months if your doing a project which is the case many times... i returned stuff from my lucy restoration to snyders and brattons that was over a year old with no questions asked...

Franchise_24 · 10-03-2015, 10:25 AM

I don't know why these threads even get started, they are pointless.

FL&WVMIKE · 10-03-2015, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

In my view, it is a shame their quality is only in their catalog!

On the other hand, maybe the exploded views and/or diagrams are for their customers to use to repair the merchandise they sell!?!

Come on - Be nice !
MIKE (mikeburch)

msmaron · 10-03-2015, 01:37 PM

And would you look at the fancy catalog A&L has.....seems their money is in the parts!!

WRA · 10-03-2015, 01:52 PM

I like Macs catalog but I no longer purchase parts from them. They are just not competitive based on their Shipping and state sales tax.

msmaron · 10-03-2015, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRA

I like Macs catalog but I no longer purchase parts from them. They are just not competitive based on their Shipping and state sales tax.

Shipping and sales tax..????? How about quality...thats a bit better of a reason not to purchase don't you think??

C26Pinelake · 10-03-2015, 02:19 PM

I think it has been said that they are also a sponsor of this site! Hmmm! Wayne

Fred K-OR · 10-03-2015, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franchise_24

I don't know why these threads even get started, they are pointless.

Agree!!!

fredski · 10-03-2015, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

Agree!!!

I did not post to start parts bashing !

Catoloug //. Okay

Fred g

C26Pinelake · 10-03-2015, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredski

I did not post to start parts bashing !

Catoloug //. Okay

Fred g

No need to apologize, it was a good post on your part! Wayne

harleytoprock · 10-04-2015, 06:51 AM

I like, when dealing with vendors such as Snyder's,Bratton's, Bert's, I can talk to a person who can answer my technical questions. At Mac's I had a sales person that could only read to me the description from the catalog. Duh, I can read too. I'm sure most of Mac's parts are the same as other vendors .

WRA · 10-04-2015, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msmaron

Shipping and sales tax..????? How about quality...thats a bit better of a reason not to purchase don't you think??

Depends on the part, some good, some bad. I'll say that 50% of my car is built with Macs. I've spent north of $2500 each year for the last 15 or so years. I've also returned my share and actually spoke with someone who cares.

Well, now that Eklers bought them out, they have a high school girl answering questions. Their tax and shipping are well over the top. Depending on what I buy, 18-23% per $100 is standard.

I shop around, C&G is great, Brattons etc. plenty of vendors that don't gouge you. I don't mind reasonable shipping, but will not pay shipping and tax, Macs fails on a number of levels but they do have a great catalog.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 10-04-2015, 08:28 AM

BUT, we are blessed to have so MANY suppliers & most try to help us with our problems & inquiries.
Just imagine if YOU were the help person & put up with some of the GOOFAH they put up with!!! BE NICE, what goes around, comes around!!
Parts are not always "perfect" as they are made by people who aren't "perfect" either, JUST LIKE US!!!
Be glad you're NOT trying to get parts for a 1923 1/2 SPUTTERMOBILE !!!
Bill W.

jeep44 · 10-04-2015, 08:38 AM

I have a number of vehicles with multiple parts vendors-old jeeps, old Dodge trucks. British motorcycles, and I like to spread my business around, instead of using just one seller. I've used all the model A parts sellers, and I continue to spread my orders around to all of them.

10-02-2015, 10:50 PM	#1
fredski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: morrisburg ontario Posts: 349	Macs new catoloug Just received macs latest catoloug and was very impressed. Good pictures of parts and a lot of diagrams of parts as well. I think it is more informative than the other 2big guys. Fredski

10-03-2015, 07:11 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,513	Re: Macs new catoloug In my view, it is a shame their quality is only in their catalog! On the other hand, maybe the exploded views and/or diagrams are for their customers to use to repair the merchandise they sell!?! __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

10-03-2015, 07:21 AM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Macs new catoloug They have the best catologue in our hobby. The others don't even compare! Wayne

10-03-2015, 07:27 AM	#4
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Macs new catoloug Ricks use to have a nice catalog also.

10-03-2015, 08:21 AM	#5
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Macs new catoloug Some companies spend their money on fancy catalogs, others spend it on supplying quality parts. You can guess which one I prefer.

10-03-2015, 08:33 AM	#6
ModelAMike1930 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 382	Re: Macs new catoloug Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have gotten a lot of parts from Mac's and haven't been disappointed yet. They deliver fast and all parts packed well..

10-03-2015, 10:25 AM	#8
Franchise_24 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, Ohio Posts: 782	Re: Macs new catoloug I don't know why these threads even get started, they are pointless. __________________ 1929 Model A Ford Coupe

10-03-2015, 01:37 PM	#10
msmaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 3,600	Re: Macs new catoloug And would you look at the fancy catalog A&L has.....seems their money is in the parts!! __________________ Mark Maron Ill., Region MARC & MAFCA MARC JSC Member MAFFI Trustee National Facebook Admin. https://www.facebook.com/groups/MARC.group/ A7191-Sport Coupe 29 Roadster 29-Town Sedan 29-Original Special Coupe

10-03-2015, 01:52 PM	#11
WRA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of I-40 Posts: 379	Re: Macs new catoloug I like Macs catalog but I no longer purchase parts from them. They are just not competitive based on their Shipping and state sales tax.

10-03-2015, 02:19 PM	#13
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Macs new catoloug I think it has been said that they are also a sponsor of this site! Hmmm! Wayne

10-04-2015, 06:51 AM	#17
harleytoprock Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 438	Re: Macs new catoloug I like, when dealing with vendors such as Snyder's,Bratton's, Bert's, I can talk to a person who can answer my technical questions. At Mac's I had a sales person that could only read to me the description from the catalog. Duh, I can read too. I'm sure most of Mac's parts are the same as other vendors .

10-04-2015, 08:28 AM	#19
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Macs new catoloug BUT, we are blessed to have so MANY suppliers & most try to help us with our problems & inquiries. Just imagine if YOU were the help person & put up with some of the GOOFAH they put up with!!! BE NICE, what goes around, comes around!! Parts are not always "perfect" as they are made by people who aren't "perfect" either, JUST LIKE US!!! Be glad you're NOT trying to get parts for a 1923 1/2 SPUTTERMOBILE !!! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

10-04-2015, 08:38 AM	#20
jeep44 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: canton,michigan Posts: 312	Re: Macs new catoloug I have a number of vehicles with multiple parts vendors-old jeeps, old Dodge trucks. British motorcycles, and I like to spread my business around, instead of using just one seller. I've used all the model A parts sellers, and I continue to spread my orders around to all of them.