Re: [FWDLK] Frank Mitchell Update

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A also agree with Dieter. I always check the local auto parts stores for
availability first. You might be surprised at what you find.

Occasionally, I see stuff on eBay that goes way too high. There is an
accessory that goes on the dash of my 56 Olds, a chrome emblem that you put
your initials into. The first one I saw on eBay went to over $50. Everybody
jumped on the bandwagon and put more on eBay with reserves of $20, and they
sell. I see these items frequently at swap meets for $3 to $5. Last summer,
I asked a vendor at an Olds meet who had several in a box "How much?" He
said "you want it? Take one"

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dieter Bauer
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 5:18 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Frank Mitchell Update

I won't comment on Frank Mitchell, but those "NOS" light switches for
57 thru 61 mopar that he sells on ebay are still available from cole
hearsey and other manufacturers as well as most other things like
neutral safety, backup, ignition, etc. You can get most of these new
for $10 to $25 depending on what switch it is.  I have watched many of
these on ebay and am amazed what some people are bidding these up to.
Some of the NAPA and other auto parts stores, especially some of the
older locations can get most of this stuff. It's a lot less trouble
than dealing with people like Frank and a lot cheaper and faster.
Just thought I'd pass this info along to those who feel tempted to buy
the only NOS part that might be left on ebay at double the regular
price.

Dieter



----- Original Message -----
From: "phoenix61" <phoenix61@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: February 20, 2003 2:45 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Frank Mitchell Update


> All
> A while back I asked about Frank. Thank you to all who responded, I
got
> good reports and bad. My dealings with Frank concerned his listing a
> shipping price on an eBay item I won and then wanting more when I
> contacted him. My primary fear was that if he did this then the part
> would not be as advertised. He finally responded after 3 emails that
he
> had made a typo. I accepted this and paid his higher charge. Well,
the
> part arrived today. The image on eBay was of a pristine unused light
> switch. I received a well used, no better than my switch today. I
guess
> my next move will be to call long distance to Frank, adding to the
> already overpriced item, and see if I can get any resolution. This
> entire 2 month ordeal has left me less than impressed with Mr. Frank
> Mitchell. Sorry to rant but I want everyone to know what they may be
> getting into should they deal with him. I will let y'all know if
this
> deal gets any better.
> Thanks for listening to Doug in Seattle where we had cold rain
today.
>
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