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GWTWTLW
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Joined: April 22, 2008
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Location: Portland, OR
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Mine shipped on Thursday
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Busdepot
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Joined: March 24, 2004
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:21 am Post subject: Re: BTDT |
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| msinabottle wrote: |
| Don't forget that Bus Depot, the last I knew, was offering a 'Confirmed Samba Participant' discount if you PM'ed 'BusDepot' and he could confirm that you were a serious participant. I hope he's still doing that, 'cause I do business with him, also, and appreciate him and Van Cafe for also supporting the Vanagon community. |
Yes, we are still the only major supplier to offer a Samba discount to active contributors. PM me to confirm that you qualify and get the code. The discount is 5%, ongoing, on most orders over $50 with certain exclusions (most notably sale or speclal-order items, engines/transmissions, tires/wheels). The idea is that it largely offsets your shipping cost so your Bus Depot order is shipped free or almost-free.
We actually had a flurry of sales on the 29th ourselves, as many customers comparison shopped and discovered that our delivered price at 5% off was still lower than GoWesty's at 15% off, since our everyday prices are typically lower to begin with. What's more we don't collect sales tax except to Pennsylvania residents. (Disclaimer: In some states residents are supposed to voluntarily pay tax on their internet purchases. Check local laws.)
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carterzest
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Joined: January 22, 2008
Posts: 3842
Location: Eagle, ID/Sun Valley, ID
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:14 am Post subject: Re: BTDT |
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| msinabottle wrote: |
| Don't forget that Bus Depot, the last I knew, was offering a 'Confirmed Samba Participant' discount if you PM'ed 'BusDepot' and he could confirm that you were a serious participant. I hope he's still doing that, 'cause I do business with him, also, and appreciate him and Van Cafe for also supporting the Vanagon community. |
Yes, we are still the only major supplier to offer a Samba discount to active contributors. PM me to confirm that you qualify and get the code. The discount is 5%, ongoing, on most orders over $50 with certain exclusions (most notably sale or speclal-order items, engines/transmissions, tires/wheels). The idea is that it largely offsets your shipping cost so your Bus Depot order is shipped free or almost-free.
We actually had a flurry of sales on the 29th ourselves, as many customers comparison shopped and discovered that our delivered price at 5% off was still lower than GoWesty's at 15% off, since our everyday prices are typically lower to begin with. What's more we don't collect sales tax except to Pennsylvania residents. (Disclaimer: In some states residents are supposed to voluntarily pay tax on their internet purchases. Check local laws.) |
nice. Thanks Ron!
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Busdepot
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I should add that for those who are planning a big-ticket order, the discount goes up to 10% on a purchase of $1200 or more ... also ongoing.
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presslab
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Joined: September 29, 2008
Posts: 1730
Location: Sonoma County
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 7:38 am Post subject: |
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Bus Depot does usually have the best prices. Be prepared to wait though, as a lot of items are not stocked. My complaint is not the stocking, but that the web site does not indicate stock status.
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DAIZEE
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Joined: January 26, 2010
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Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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GW shipped mine today but no info.
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rcook52459
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Joined: August 24, 2011
Posts: 492
Location: PORTLAND ORE
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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got my rims today
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vanagonjr
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Joined: October 07, 2010
Posts: 3431
Location: Dartmouth, Mass.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: BTDT |
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| Busdepot wrote: |
| We actually had a flurry of sales on the 29th ourselves, as many customers comparison shopped and discovered that our delivered price at 5% off was still lower than GoWesty's at 15% off, since our everyday prices are typically lower to begin with. |
As was the case for me with exhaust parts - shipping from Cali nixed the deal (I'm on the East coat). I noted my observation on the LiMBO Facebook page.
Now I just have to figure out all that I need for this job first.
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chojinchef
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Joined: February 17, 2011
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Location: Central Massachusetts
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| Busdepot wrote: |
| I should add that for those who are planning a big-ticket order, the discount goes up to 10% on a purchase of $1200 or more ... also ongoing. |
Wish I was aware of these discounts when I bought the couple grand worth of stuff over the past year. The few things I got are not available at BD.
PM sent.
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Fishguy
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Joined: May 15, 2011
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Location: Winnipeg
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Sent a PM to Bus Depot, no reply?
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kamzcab86
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Joined: July 26, 2008
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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GW is still "processing" my order...  
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| Sent a PM to Bus Depot, no reply? |
He may not log in every day. 
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shadetreetim
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Joined: January 10, 2011
Posts: 1994
Location: Riverside, California
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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My order shipped today.
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tarandusVDub
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Joined: August 27, 2010
Posts: 1649
Location: Between Here and There
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| Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Leap day sale at GoWesty |
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This is a Leap Year! Here's hoping for more sales!
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danfromsyr
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Location: Syracuse, NY
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2016 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Leap day sale at GoWesty |
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They often have a president's day sale.
I doubt they'd have both though.. so keep yer eyes peeled.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=544996
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| This is a Leap Year! Here's hoping for more sales! |
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