Jim Bailey no longer with 928 International
02-26-2009, 03:04 PM
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We could start a Moonshine Forum........ but my guess is noone would understand even one single post!!!!!!!!!
Back to Jim........... Great guy! here is to him landing on his feet!
02-26-2009, 03:13 PM
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Around Easter each year my parents fly to the US and tour the countryside in a hire car. They usually start at LAX, and each year they ask me whether I need them to stop by 928Int to pick up parts. One of the highlights of their trip is seeing Jim and chatting about their son's car and their travels in the US. They will miss Jim.
I've been recommending 928Int to my 928 buddies in the UK predominantly because of the advice that Jim gives here. I have no doubt that the quality of service of the other Big3 suppliers is just as good as 928Int, but I preferred to shop at 928Int because of Jim's contribution.
I've been recommending 928Int to my 928 buddies in the UK predominantly because of the advice that Jim gives here. I have no doubt that the quality of service of the other Big3 suppliers is just as good as 928Int, but I preferred to shop at 928Int because of Jim's contribution.
02-26-2009, 03:33 PM
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I've been recommending 928Int to my 928 buddies in the UK predominantly because of the advice that Jim gives here. I have no doubt that the quality of service of the other Big3 suppliers is just as good as 928Int, but I preferred to shop at 928Int because of Jim's contribution.
-Joel.
02-26-2009, 03:34 PM
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Tom got some grief here. If I may be so bold as to say that, while different people possess different skill sets based on experience and talent, our love for Jim Bailey is not diminished by giving Tom some slack. The learning curve is steep. Despite Tom's many years of experience, I think he has lived in the shadow of two great men, Jim Bailey and Mark Anderson. To some that may seem like hyperbole because 928 Intl' is, afterall, a car parts house. But to us it's much more and as we heap praise on someone who deserves it, let's not heap criticism on someone who may not simply because we are drawing unfortunate comparisons.
Let's give Jim B his props. But it's time for us to give Tom some slack. Such unfair comparisons are one reason I would never be an engineer. My dad and my brother are both very intelligent engineers. If I had to be an engineer, I would need a graphing calculator. I would also need a shrink. I don't want either.
Let's give Jim B his props. But it's time for us to give Tom some slack. Such unfair comparisons are one reason I would never be an engineer. My dad and my brother are both very intelligent engineers. If I had to be an engineer, I would need a graphing calculator. I would also need a shrink. I don't want either.
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02-26-2009, 03:38 PM
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You are correct about the person making the difference. So it's a good thing most of us consider Mark Anderson a good friend as well as Jim.
I have no idea who you are, but your comments towards Mark are very uncalled for.
Mark Anderson has done countless things over the years to support the 928 community. It's too bad you are not aware of this.
Not to mention DR, Carl, Roger, the boys in Utah.......just to name a few others so it doesn't look like I'm playing favorites
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I have no idea who you are, but your comments towards Mark are very uncalled for.
Mark Anderson has done countless things over the years to support the 928 community. It's too bad you are not aware of this.
Not to mention DR, Carl, Roger, the boys in Utah.......just to name a few others so it doesn't look like I'm playing favorites
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02-26-2009, 03:40 PM
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02-26-2009, 04:43 PM
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Well, since you decided to single me out.
Heres a quick example: Not shipping items that were ordered and not telling me they were "back ordered" is unexcusable. Especially when he ships bushings that go along with the "back ordered" part. I then have to make another call and ship a 2nd package coast to coast to get the "back ordered" part. Tom gets no slack from me, and he won't get my business.
Carry on.
02-26-2009, 04:49 PM
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Very late to the party as usual (took the kiddies on a little vacation.)
Let me first congratulate... no... make that "welcome" Jim to the unemployed 928 owners support group. You're not dead (as you mentioned), you're not gone from the 928 community, you're just unemployed. It happens.
When I got laid-off in October, I decided to fall off the face of the earth for about 4 months while I looked for a new job (some of you were wondering what happened.) I'm still looking, but have decided to slowly re-integrate myself - especially now that spring is only another month or so away for me and I'm really looking forward to driving my 928 again!
If there is anything I can ever do for you (e.g. be a reference for you) please do not hesitate to ask. As you can see there is overwhelming support for you in this community and we will do anything to support you after all that you have done for us.
Let me first congratulate... no... make that "welcome" Jim to the unemployed 928 owners support group. You're not dead (as you mentioned), you're not gone from the 928 community, you're just unemployed. It happens.
When I got laid-off in October, I decided to fall off the face of the earth for about 4 months while I looked for a new job (some of you were wondering what happened.) I'm still looking, but have decided to slowly re-integrate myself - especially now that spring is only another month or so away for me and I'm really looking forward to driving my 928 again!
If there is anything I can ever do for you (e.g. be a reference for you) please do not hesitate to ask. As you can see there is overwhelming support for you in this community and we will do anything to support you after all that you have done for us.
02-26-2009, 05:30 PM
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A business has a completely different overhead, which must be paid out of the profit. Mark has many people working there to provide a service. He ships most things the same day as the order is received. He warranties things. He pays credit card fees. He has government fees and regulations to deal with. He has to pay income taxes (Most people selling stuff, from their house, are probably not claiming it on their taxes....I'd guess). He has a huge inventory to provide people with a good selection of pieces. He cleans things, so that they can be inspected.....This list goes on forever.
If all that people want is cheap, they can't then turn around and bitch when a business can't compete with the guy parting out cars, in his garage. Damn right some guy can sell things 30% cheaper. A legitimate business spends way more than 30% of what comes in, to pay the overhead. The local hack is actually making more profit than Mark ever could make!
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If all that people want is cheap, they can't then turn around and bitch when a business can't compete with the guy parting out cars, in his garage. Damn right some guy can sell things 30% cheaper. A legitimate business spends way more than 30% of what comes in, to pay the overhead. The local hack is actually making more profit than Mark ever could make!
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02-26-2009, 06:37 PM
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I've had my car for over 14 years and from what I've seen 928intl is the largest around, has the most complete selection and best quality - and the list of 928 pros isn't getting bigger/it's dwindling every year.
I'd agree that having a good person helps tremendously. but Tom is good, and mark is no dummy either.
course, we'll all miss Jim being there for sure. but 928 intl is still at the top of the heap, so to speak...
02-26-2009, 06:57 PM
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Greg Gray..."people just want cheap."
I agree completely. That's not my point, although it is the root of the problem.
The cheapest price comes with a loss of something, since a business can't operate without profit. The Internet has allowed instant communication between people, which allows people to sell things to others, quite easily. Witness Ebay. 20 years ago, a bunch of the stuff on Ebay just got thrown away, because the "junk" wasn't worth the effort to sell. It's been often said that "One man's junk is another man's treasure." Ebay has proved this, beyond any doubt.
The point I was trying to make is that a business can not operate selling things as cheap as the local hack can, out of his house. A business has a completely different overhead, which must be paid out of the profit. Mark has many people working there to provide a service. He ships most things the same day as the order is received. He warranties things. He pays credit card fees. He has government fees and regulations to deal with. He has to pay income taxes (Most people selling stuff, from their house, are probably not claiming it on their taxes....I'd guess). He has a huge inventory to provide people with a good selection of pieces. He cleans things, so that they can be inspected.....This list goes on forever.
If all that people want is cheap, they can't then turn around and bitch when a business can't compete with the guy parting out cars, in his garage. Damn right some guy can sell things 30% cheaper. A legitimate business spends way more than 30% of what comes in, to pay the overhead. The local hack is actually making more profit than Mark ever could make!
So, it's pretty simple....when people want things the absolute cheapest price they can find, they have to be willing to give up something. In this case, it was the service of Jim Bailey.
greg brown
I agree completely. That's not my point, although it is the root of the problem.
The cheapest price comes with a loss of something, since a business can't operate without profit. The Internet has allowed instant communication between people, which allows people to sell things to others, quite easily. Witness Ebay. 20 years ago, a bunch of the stuff on Ebay just got thrown away, because the "junk" wasn't worth the effort to sell. It's been often said that "One man's junk is another man's treasure." Ebay has proved this, beyond any doubt.
The point I was trying to make is that a business can not operate selling things as cheap as the local hack can, out of his house. A business has a completely different overhead, which must be paid out of the profit. Mark has many people working there to provide a service. He ships most things the same day as the order is received. He warranties things. He pays credit card fees. He has government fees and regulations to deal with. He has to pay income taxes (Most people selling stuff, from their house, are probably not claiming it on their taxes....I'd guess). He has a huge inventory to provide people with a good selection of pieces. He cleans things, so that they can be inspected.....This list goes on forever.
If all that people want is cheap, they can't then turn around and bitch when a business can't compete with the guy parting out cars, in his garage. Damn right some guy can sell things 30% cheaper. A legitimate business spends way more than 30% of what comes in, to pay the overhead. The local hack is actually making more profit than Mark ever could make!
So, it's pretty simple....when people want things the absolute cheapest price they can find, they have to be willing to give up something. In this case, it was the service of Jim Bailey.
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02-26-2009, 07:16 PM
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I will say that whenever Jim took my order, it always turned out right 100% of the time. Success rate was not that high when others took the order.
Just my experience.
Will we now be seing a new 928 International representative participating here and providing advice and 928 expertise? I can't recall ever seeing a post here from Tom, for example.
Perhaps that will change now.
Just my experience.
Will we now be seing a new 928 International representative participating here and providing advice and 928 expertise? I can't recall ever seeing a post here from Tom, for example.
Perhaps that will change now.
02-26-2009, 07:26 PM
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16 pages, 228 posts, almost 7 thousand reads...........not one mention of torque, hp or Amsoil.
The world has changed my friends.
The world has changed my friends.
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