Author Topic: Ecklers Discount (Read 4700 times)

Jethro · « **on:** April 14, 2012, 09:15:51 AM »

Did I read somewhere that members get a hefty discount when buying items from Ecklers ? If so can someone enlighten me:huh:

72vet · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2012, 09:31:42 AM »

I gave up on them a while ago Jethro, even with the club discount (which you‘ll find on page 22 of this months club magazine) they slug you with freight costs.

gtc · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2012, 10:29:08 AM »

^ Ditto re Ecklers freight charges.

Also, the discount was never what I'd call "hefty" and it varies by category of goods ... down to 0%.

I use Ecklers for their comprehensive and easy to use online catalog to research parts, then seek prices elsewhere.

Like a number of Corvette parts dealers, Ecklers don't always stock what they advertise; they get them in from another source when you order them. And, in my experience, Ecklers seem to source a lot of Chinese made parts by default. There are other dealers who will ship American parts whenever possible.

Jethro · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2012, 04:49:14 PM »

Quote from: 72vet link=topic=9142.msg1045942476#msg1045942476

I gave up on them a while ago Jethro, even with the club discount (which you‘ll find on page 22 of this months club magazine) they slug you with freight costs.

Tks boys for reminding me how bad they've become, Yeah I found the same thing as ya's said..... but absence /time has a way of making ya forget:grr:

Tks for reminding me:club::club::club::club:

77CVT · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:10:13 AM »

Sorry to dig up a past post but I need to vent.....

:soap: I have pretty much used Ecklers over the past 10 years and up until about 2-3 years ago I would have to say the service I got was fantastic. Now, they would have to be one of the most annoying companies to deal with!

I have always emailed my order through......always. Now they fob me off to their website, which is fine except I have no internet at home at the moment and the other suggestion was to ring......as if I am going to wait up until midnight to call them when they have my card details now! AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bash it Ecklers!!!:soap:

I will be trying other companies from now on!

bfit · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:20:07 AM »

if you need parts for your vette
email Russ Of Smart Parts Corvette
on
Esales@SmartPartsCorvette.com

They are help full and go out of the way to get the best shipping price
This is where I buy my parts from
average delivery time 2 weeks
longest time 18 days
for an air dame for a 70 model
box was 1600 x 150 x150
freight cost 42 dollars US
see what the so called major companies would charge to freight that.

Bfit

gtc · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:29:09 AM »

Another guy who has been recommended to me for '63 onwards by a long time Club member is:

Sam Mooney
Full Throttle Corvette

http://www.fullthrottlecorvette.com/

77CVT · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:58:16 AM »

Thanks boys. I saw the Smart Parts Corvette post and sent him an email.

If he doesn't have some parts I'll see if the other guy has.

I don't care if I wait 2-3 weeks for delivery.

gtc · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2012, 11:53:43 AM »

Just a PS on Sam Mooney ... he's apparently very good if you are doing an NCRS resto; he has deep knowledge of genuine Corvette parts. If he hasn't got exactly the right part that you want, he'll search it out for you. Also I'm told he keeps his shipping costs low.

77CVT · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:08:42 AM »

Placed my order with Small Parts on Friday. Russ emailed staright back matched or beat Ecklers prices by 8% overall.

I had to wait a while for some parts to come in but the shipping came to US$65 for what are mainly bulky items so I'm happy.

I'd recommend you give them a go if you are disappointed with your current parts provider.

77CVT · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:37:00 PM »

Update: I got a refund of the postage costs as it didn't cost as much as quoted! That has NEVER happened before!