Positive feedback on vendors
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 10:06 AM
We hear a lot about when deals go bad... how bout a thread on good transactions? -
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 10:10 AM
Good idea, no vendor is perfect. For instance I'm practically in love with Amazon but I'm sure many have had bad experiences ordering there.
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Damon Linkous
1992 Hobie 18
Memphis, TN
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 10:25 AM
All top notch:
NRS ******
Harken*****
E/P Sails*****
Performance Sails
Glaser Sails
Goodall Sails
Chip Buck
AHCP
Sunrise*****
Arriba*****
Velocitek*****
Murray's
Icom
Trojan brand*****
Star Rating (5 stars is the highest possible *=star)
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Philip
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 01:53 PM
i didnt know trojan brand was involved in sailing.
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 01:56 PM
some vendors who have proven (to me) to be GREAT and deserve my $'s and recommendation are
Murray's
Sunrise Yacht (tramps)
and PreSailedParts (from this site) was very good to deal with.
I was allowed to return an item because ... well i just didnt like it as much as i thought i would. Returned, no problem! - thats good customer service (imho) -
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 02:40 PM
Aquarius/ARC get a mention for expert service even though I didn't even buy directly of them. (used SC17)
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Stefan, Denmark.
H14,H16,P16,P18,SC17,N5.8
Team StaySail
http://www.staysail.eu
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 02:56 PM
Waz up with Murray's.. don't they rate a five? They have always been on top of the game... at least with me..
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John Schwartz
Ventura, CA
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 03:06 PM
My top performers are certainly
1) Aquarius - even though I have an older SC 15, they have always gotten me the needed part(s) (sometimes at lightning speed - and great advice
2) SLO Sails
3) Murrays
4) Dan Berger - member on this site and always gotten me great used parts and advice
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Supercat 15
Windrider 17
Several Sunfish and Sunfish clones
Ratboat built from Zuma and Sunfish parts
Shallow water sailor in the Delaware Bay
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 03:10 PM
I thought about it, but they haven't sent be any free swag lately, or even a Butterball Turkey at Christmas, so I just rated them TOP NOTCH.
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Philip
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 03:58 PM
Philip,
I see NRS got an impressive 6 out of 5 stars
NRS
Murrays
APS limited
Are the vendors I have used most, all with great service.
Had an issue or two with Murrays shipments over the years, but they went above and beyond to correct.
Edited by smfinley on Aug 19, 2013 - 03:59 PM.
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Scott,
‘92 H18 w/SX wings
‘95 Hobie Funseeker 12 (Holder 12)
‘96/‘01/‘14 Hobie Waves
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 05:07 PM
+1
I need to add Harken to my list of superior customer service -
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 05:08 PM
Dan berger
Pete Begle
Chip buck
APS
Murrays
Florida sailcraft
Myerchin knives
Many other private sellers on here.
Edited by Wolfman on Aug 19, 2013 - 07:57 PM.
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Dave Bonin
1981 Nacra 5.2 "Lucile"
1986 Nacra 5.7 "Belle"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 05:42 PM
As already mention a couple times Aquarius/ARC. Can't say enough good things about those guys.
I've been really happy with Jill and Robbie AHPC Distributer/Fun in the Sun. From product support to taking us into their home on Christmas Day for a training camp. They really treat you like family, might be part of the reason there are so many on the C2/Viper these days!
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Mac
Midlands South Carolina
AHPC Viper USA 366
A Cat USA 366
Super Cat 17
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 05:42 PM
i had a tee shirt with the statement "only sailors get blown offshore" -
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 06:36 PM
So where is my turkey, I have bought stuff from you... That's OK you can stop stuttering like Porky the Pig
Edited by JohnES on Aug 19, 2013 - 06:44 PM.
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John Schwartz
Ventura, CA
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 06:37 PM
Hmmm no mention of SLO Sails.. wazup with that?
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John Schwartz
Ventura, CA
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 08:43 PM
+1 Murrays
+1 Pete Beagle
+1 APS
+1 Trojan
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Adam Bartos
Nacra 5.0
SolCat 18 (sold)
Lake Zurich, IL
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Posted: Aug 19, 2013 - 10:29 PM
Yes they did and well deserved, and 6 out of 5 stars is impossible to achieve unless they have saved you from death, . . . and more than once, which they did (in Alaska). On second thought, so did a Ruger .44 Mag with Garrett loads, but that's definitely not related to sailing. On third thought, so did my G Loomis, but that doesn't apply to sailing either (unless you whip your worthless crew with a fly rod). So yes, NRS is over the top.
BTW Andrew, Trojan is involved with sailing. You would know that if you owned a Nacra.
John, all you ever do is rant about how gorgeous the southern bells are in Auburn. You only get 3 stars because you never send me swag and you are a high maintenance buyer (like some of the others here). I still sent you a turkey, but shipped it COD (Lee told me only COD for you. Take it up with him, should be thawed my now) Oink Oink
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Philip
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Posted: Aug 20, 2013 - 06:30 AM
Robbie is one of the nicest guys on the water and one amazing sailor
I highly recommend taking a course with him if you want to improve your sailing
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Posted: Aug 20, 2013 - 10:27 PM
I second Murray's. For foreign sailors, where a tiny item will automatically attract a standard shipping charge, give them a personal call. I stopped by Carpenteria a couple of years ago, & they told me to just phone for envelope sized stuff & they could drop it in the mail for a couple of bucks.
Salty Dog has been good
Sailing Services in Florida were very pleasant to deal with.
For any Canadian sailors around the GTA, don't forget about Sobstadt Sail in Barrie. The owner won a gold medal, sailing Tornadoes, in the Olympics. He knows a bit about Cats. They have a good sail loft, & better prices & knowledge than West Marine.
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