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Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:56 am

Glenn wrote: Wiggins wrote:
Chirco Performance and Restoration in Tucson has not as is not involved in this thread.
Do you mean Chico Performance Racing (Anibal)?
Please do not confuse the two.
Chirco in Tucson has never shipped anything to Peru.
I just want to clear this up quickly, there are too many people reading this thread.
One of our customer called us inquiring about this to make us aware.
Fixed. I took the liberty to correct the spelling in the previous posts so avoid any confusion.

Glenn
Thanks

Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:33 pm

serrano wrote: Just to let everyone know, Were slowly getting back on track.
Call or e-mail if you have any questions.

Steve
Serranos
310-533-8273
[email protected]

So when can I expect my 2110?

Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:40 pm

Eurobug wrote: serrano wrote: Just to let everyone know, Were slowly getting back on track.
Call or e-mail if you have any questions.

Steve
Serranos
310-533-8273
[email protected]

So when can I expect my 2110?

Here's a reality check.

Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:53 pm

That's what I figured!!!!!

Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:21 pm

Just got an email from Steve simply saying:

"Why are you calling me? I'll never answer!"

Man, I can't think of a single reason why I could be calling. Oh Wait! Now I remember...

Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:49 pm

Ashortkid wrote: Just got an email from Steve simply saying:

"Why are you calling me? I'll never answer!"

Man, I can't think of a single reason why I could be calling. Oh Wait! Now I remember...

Why are you calling him? He is in receivership. Give it a rest!!!

Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:25 pm

eastcoastconversions wrote: Ashortkid wrote: Just got an email from Steve simply saying:

"Why are you calling me? I'll never answer!"

Man, I can't think of a single reason why I could be calling. Oh Wait! Now I remember...

Why are you calling him? He is in receivership. Give it a rest!!!

Wow

Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:02 pm

Ashortkid wrote: eastcoastconversions wrote: Ashortkid wrote: Just got an email from Steve simply saying:

"Why are you calling me? I'll never answer!"

Man, I can't think of a single reason why I could be calling. Oh Wait! Now I remember...

Why are you calling him? He is in receivership. Give it a rest!!!

Wow

And here you are in this thread bragging about calling Steve. You are treading in very dangerous territory and are going to get stepped on very hard. It has been stated that Steve has initiated bankruptcy proceedings. Since you think you're a lawyer, I suggest you study up on that. You also need to study up on harassment/stalking laws, because you are very, VERY close to breaking those laws, and Steve can have the smack put down on you very quickly.

It was stated in the other thread that several law enforcement agencies are involved. These people have no sense of humor and don't want to be tripping over a charging piss-ant such as yourself. You need to MYOB, and do it often.

Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:22 pm

Icy wrote: Ashortkid wrote: eastcoastconversions wrote: Ashortkid wrote: Just got an email from Steve simply saying:

"Why are you calling me? I'll never answer!"

Man, I can't think of a single reason why I could be calling. Oh Wait! Now I remember...

Why are you calling him? He is in receivership. Give it a rest!!!

Wow

And here you are in this thread bragging about calling Steve. You are treading in very dangerous territory and are going to get stepped on very hard. It has been stated that Steve has initiated bankruptcy proceedings. Since you think you're a lawyer, I suggest you study up on that. You also need to study up on harassment/stalking laws, because you are very, VERY close to breaking those laws, and Steve can have the smack put down on you very quickly.

It was stated in the other thread that several law enforcement agencies are involved. These people have no sense of humor and don't want to be tripping over a charging piss-ant such as yourself. You need to MYOB, and do it often.

You're right, this doesn't concern me at all :? I'll also stop bragging because that was obviously the purpose of me posting that...

Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:29 pm

Ashortkid wrote: Icy wrote: Ashortkid wrote: eastcoastconversions wrote: Ashortkid wrote: Just got an email from Steve simply saying:

"Why are you calling me? I'll never answer!"

Man, I can't think of a single reason why I could be calling. Oh Wait! Now I remember...

Why are you calling him? He is in receivership. Give it a rest!!!

Wow

And here you are in this thread bragging about calling Steve. You are treading in very dangerous territory and are going to get stepped on very hard. It has been stated that Steve has initiated bankruptcy proceedings. Since you think you're a lawyer, I suggest you study up on that. You also need to study up on harassment/stalking laws, because you are very, VERY close to breaking those laws, and Steve can have the smack put down on you very quickly.

It was stated in the other thread that several law enforcement agencies are involved. These people have no sense of humor and don't want to be tripping over a charging piss-ant such as yourself. You need to MYOB, and do it often.

You're right, this doesn't concern me at all :? I'll also stop bragging because that was obviously the purpose of me posting that...

if Steve Houston can identify you from the call, he may press charges...

Mon Sep 17, 2007 3:48 pm

If I am understanding things correctly (and after this many pages, who the hell knows)

Technically, until Steve replies asking not to be contacted because of a bankruptcy filing, there is no law the kid is breaking. Creditor laws apply only to companies that issue credit, not disgruntled customers.

I have head of a neat trick where someone claims they have filed for bankruptcy as a means to avoid collections calls from customers.

That being said, I don't know the stalking laws in California.

Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:57 pm

Sage,

Technically, there are too many people out there who have been watching too much Matlock, Perry Mason, and Law and Order.

Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:04 pm

Icy wrote: Sage,

Technically, there are too many people out there who have been watching too much Matlock, Perry Mason, and Law and Order.
They should of been watching Night Court.

Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:10 pm

Glenn wrote: Icy wrote: Sage,

Technically, there are too many people out there who have been watching too much Matlock, Perry Mason, and Law and Order.
They should of been watching Night Court.

Yeah... funny thing I have never seen anything but murder cases on those shows... :P How about Judge Judy or some of the others instead Icy? :lol:

Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:46 pm

While I feel sorry for the guys who have lost their money with Serranos.
The reason he was in business for so long was the cheap prices.
I used him on many ocassions and he shipped my stuff over to me in Australia without a problem.
I had read his feedback before my initial order and " took a risk"
That risk paid off and I save a hell of a lot of money, thousands.

I think we need more like him( without ripping people off) so it makes the other retailers compete.
Without people like Serranos, it seams the VW industry is a sort of closed shop and they charge what they want.
Its like that here in Australia, we only have a dozen or so retailers and they all charge the same.
Just my opinion.

Dave

Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:35 am

Split 1 wrote: While I feel sorry for the guys who have lost their money with Serranos.
The reason he was in business for so long was the cheap prices.
I used him on many ocassions and he shipped my stuff over to me in Australia without a problem.
I had read his feedback before my initial order and " took a risk"
That risk paid off and I save a hell of a lot of money, thousands.

I think we need more like him( without ripping people off) so it makes the other retailers compete.
Without people like Serranos, it seams the VW industry is a sort of closed shop and they charge what they want.
Its like that here in Australia, we only have a dozen or so retailers and they all charge the same.

The VW industry does NOT need any more businessmen like Steve. He had no business plan, no idea of his costs of operation, or the realities of doing business. When things got to the point of "robbing Peter to pay Paul" he was spending more money than he was taking in and had no profit margin BECAUSE he was selling parts to cheaply and not covering the business expenses. I feel he got to point of serious cash flow problems and, instead of stopping and regrouping, he used customers money to pay his suppliers, employees, etc. just to try to stay afloat.

In the meantime, many of his customers got screwed, because most of his suppliers wouldn't put up with the stalling techniques that his customers were forced to accept and cut him off. My take is that he started off with good service and low prices but quickly did too much business, and didn't plan for any increased expenses that come with more business. I believe that this is what caused his downfall. Or, he had an "ego" problem and thought he could corner the VW parts business and be "king of the hill". Either way, he was a very bad businessman.

Let's face it, it was the customers who ended up getting screwed because of his poor business practices. I don't know whether or not he had a lavish lifestyle, so I can't comment on that.

The VW industry does not need more businesses operating like Serranos. Maybe the shops in your country know how to run a business profitably, take care of their customers, and will be in business a long time.

Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:38 am

The Sage wrote: If I am understanding things correctly (and after this many pages, who the hell knows)

Technically, until Steve replies asking not to be contacted because of a bankruptcy filing, there is no law the kid is breaking. Creditor laws apply only to companies that issue credit, not disgruntled customers.

I have head of a neat trick where someone claims they have filed for bankruptcy as a means to avoid collections calls from customers.

That being said, I don't know the stalking laws in California.

x2

Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:45 am

The Sage wrote: If I am understanding things correctly (and after this many pages, who the hell knows)

Technically, until Steve replies asking not to be contacted because of a bankruptcy filing, there is no law the kid is breaking. Creditor laws apply only to companies that issue credit, not disgruntled customers.

I have head of a neat trick where someone claims they have filed for bankruptcy as a means to avoid collections calls from customers.

That being said, I don't know the stalking laws in California.

this is true, but would he need to post it in here for us to know about it? who knows what the phone conversation actually consisted...

Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:34 pm

Smithy wrote: I don't know whether or not he had a lavish lifestyle, so I can't comment on that.

awe come on.....not knowing hasn't stopped the speculation so far!!

Tue Sep 18, 2007 11:19 pm

look? what i found

vw bug parts - $20
Reply to: [email protected]
Date: 2007-09-11, 2:07PM PDT

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[email protected]