Contacting 914 Rubber, ...no replies to messages over their website... Options

[MikeInMunich]

...and no phone number posted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I've attempted to contact 914 Rubber about five times, inquiring about the glass roof a la Saratoga, but better?) I've heard they wanted to do a production run on this spring.

I get the suspicion that they're not getting my messages somehow. If that's not it, they likely need a secretartpy but can't afford one (??). I've been there myself. I know how it is.

Well, guys, if you're reading this, please let me know what's up. I'd like to buy TWO of your roofs and have them sent to TX ASAP.

Thanks,

Mike in Munich

[messix]

this again .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

you guys need to understand the most all vendors on this site are not a full time business but are a part time service to supply no longer produced parts for these old cars.

and some times things dont work the way that it does with a big commercial business and you might have to try a couple of methods to get in touch with them.

i myself have not had any trouble getting in touch with 914 rubber.

[Big Len]

this again .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

you guys need to understand the most all vendors on this site are not a full time business but are a part time service to supply no longer produced parts for these old cars.

and some times things dont work the way that it does with a big commercial business and you might have to try a couple of methods to get in touch with them.

i myself have not had any trouble getting in touch with 914 rubber.

YOU need to understand a couple of things:

I don't appreciate the "crazy" emoticon.

By your very question, "this again?", it might occur to you that three or four different members who had the same experiences on different threads might have cause to voice those opinions.

You took a defensive position without asking any questions. Let me ask you, is 3 weeks without a response being impatient? Would you do that with a member selling something in the classifieds?

I have talked to Mike on the phone and he seems like a class guy. I would guess like Mueller said, that he would want to know if things aren't quite right between him and his customers. Sorry if that's so hard for you to swallow.

[messix]

this again .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

you guys need to understand the most all vendors on this site are not a full time business but are a part time service to supply no longer produced parts for these old cars.

and some times things dont work the way that it does with a big commercial business and you might have to try a couple of methods to get in touch with them.

i myself have not had any trouble getting in touch with 914 rubber.

YOU need to understand a couple of things:

I don't appreciate the "crazy" emoticon.

By your very question, "this again?", it might occur to you that three or four different members who had the same experiences on different threads might have cause to voice those opinions.

You took a defensive position without asking any questions. Let me ask you, is 3 weeks without a response being impatient? Would you do that with a member selling something in the classifieds?

I have talked to Mike on the phone and he seems like a class guy. I would guess like Mueller said, that he would want to know if things aren't quite right between him and his customers. Sorry if that's so hard for you to swallow.

sorry i offended your delicate disposition.... you're from jersey and i thought you might have had thicker skin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

"this again" was in reference to threads about our member vendors and not just this one as there are several that are not full time.

and you did find a way to get in touch with Mark. and again these are not the regular type of retailers here.

it just seems that these threads come up as bashing these guys for not responding like a commercial business would. and i would hate for them to get discouraged from continuing to provide for us because the pressure to operate like a commercial business is too much to do while having a "real job" and a family life.

so when having trouble getting in touch with them, i think it would be best to think of them as guys and not a business and put a call out in the form of a pm, personal email or phone call, or worst case a "hey mark from 914 rubber call me" in the garage.

and if all else fails you could always order from AA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

[Big Len]

this again .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

you guys need to understand the most all vendors on this site are not a full time business but are a part time service to supply no longer produced parts for these old cars.

and some times things dont work the way that it does with a big commercial business and you might have to try a couple of methods to get in touch with them.

i myself have not had any trouble getting in touch with 914 rubber.

YOU need to understand a couple of things:

I don't appreciate the "crazy" emoticon.

By your very question, "this again?", it might occur to you that three or four different members who had the same experiences on different threads might have cause to voice those opinions.

You took a defensive position without asking any questions. Let me ask you, is 3 weeks without a response being impatient? Would you do that with a member selling something in the classifieds?

I have talked to Mike on the phone and he seems like a class guy. I would guess like Mueller said, that he would want to know if things aren't quite right between him and his customers. Sorry if that's so hard for you to swallow.

sorry i offended your delicate disposition.... you're from jersey and i thought you might have had thicker skin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

"this again" was in reference to threads about our member vendors and not just this one as there are several that are not full time.

and you did find a way to get in touch with Mark. and again these are not the regular type of retailers here.

it just seems that these threads come up as bashing these guys for not responding like a commercial business would. and i would hate for them to get discouraged from continuing to provide for us because the pressure to operate like a commercial business is too much to do while having a "real job" and a family life.

so when having trouble getting in touch with them, i think it would be best to think of them as guys and not a business and put a call out in the form of a pm, personal email or phone call, or worst case a "hey mark from 914 rubber call me" in the garage.

and if all else fails you could always order from AA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)

It has nothing to do with skin thickness; when somebody takes an unprovoked jab at me, I'm going to jab right back.

Bashing? Please quote the line which bashes 914 Rubber.

I will not go into specifics here, but it goes beyond simple contact. That doesn't mean I will not place any more orders nor would I tell anyone not to do the same. But it would be a better transaction and there may be more of them if communication could be improved and equalled the quality and reasonable prices of his products. He should know.