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NavyGeneral Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2004 Posts: 580 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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SGKent contacted me concerning a part listed. Following some communication egaps, we settled on Private Messages via Samba. I had another of same part number, of supposedly non existent parts, and we settled on a price fair all around. All handled quite professionally, with courteous communication all around. Hope your Canine friend recovered! . A Very Nice transaction!! Thanks again Steve. Your patience is appreciated! Inflation is indeed biting us all!! |
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THall Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2010 Posts: 324 Location: Verona, WI
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Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 11:10 am Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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Great seller. I know the parts I get from Steve will be the real deal...along with quick shipping and proper packaging. Thank you! _________________ '78 Westy - 2.0 FI |
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JaimeH Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2012 Posts: 265 Location: Canterbury, NH
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:38 am Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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I bought several items from Steve. Parts have always been well packaged and arrived quickly. Everything is clean and usually like new. Great seller. _________________ 1978 Transporter 2.0 FI, BA6
Special Thanks to Razor's Customs, Boscawen, NH |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:26 pm Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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Just as an FYI. We sold a set of cylinders to a member in Texas and one was damaged in shipment. My cost was $600 plus $130 to have a couple fins professionally welded - and we sold them for $389 shipped. The shipment was insured for its full value, and the buyer is filing a claim to USPS after we discussed it. The box was lined with tempered hardboard and it had an X of tempered hardboard in it as well to separate the cylinders and keep the top and bottom from collapsing. USPS was paid special handling to treat it as fragile even though that was probably not necessary with the way it was super packaged. The buyer said that the box was Ok but where we are puzzled is how multiple fins could be damaged on one cylinder inside a wooden box that in turn was inside a cardboard box. I don't have photos of the outside box yet. It looks like something heavy hit the top fin breaking it and also bending the one under it. I am hoping that USPS won't blame the seller or buyer and deny the claim. I have photos when the items were packaged and they were fine. It is hard to imagine that force being applied without it damaging the outside box or breaking the the tempered hardwood board inside too. The cylinders could not move in their compartments either. The bent fin looks like something like a hammer or big rock / heavy item landed on it.
That said, new cylinders appear to still be available from Porsche (912E) as they use the same part number. If so we can order one to replace the damaged one. I hate having this problem on hold until USPS decides what to do, but they indicated online they may want to inspect the box and item, and it is in Texas now with the buyer. Likewise if it is sent back to me that totally invalidates the USPS insurance per their contract. So until USPS looks it over or decides what they want to do, I am in a holding pattern here. It will work out but I feel bad the buyer is in this situation. If they still want the item, it is a hassle they didn't need. And if they don't want it then it all depends on USPS on whom they will find at fault for the claim. I am willing to take the item back when this is over if the seller doesn't want it, and would have if he told me that when he got it if he felt that, and the insurance money is returned to me to send to Ashraft who technically owns these - that assumes that USPS doesn't take the item away, which they do sometimes. It will work out but unfortunately the buyer will have to work with me on this one - that is why we insure all the shipments. When I get photos of the box I'll know more about how the damage occurred. - SGKent _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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Typ3nut Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2002 Posts: 1188 Location: MI, MotorCity ManCave
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Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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SGKent - Positive Vibes, Good Karma
Steve, Can't Thank You enough for helping me out with the "Unobtainable" VW exhaust donut/clamp kit part# 023-298-051 to complete my NOS exhaust for my 1977 VW Westfalia Deluxe Campmobile. A VW man with parts to share is a true VW friend indeed... Great asset to the VW community !
This part will be put to good use.
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airschooled Air-Schooled
Joined: April 04, 2012 Posts: 12674 Location: on a bike ride somewhere
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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I purchased a few NOS parts from Steve a few months ago; they arrived quickly and were packed professionally.
I also had the pleasure of overseeing the installation of a few of his parts on a customer's car, and everything went together smoothly, as if the car itself was still on the assembly in line in 1977.
Thanks for being a great asset to the VW community!
Robbie _________________ Learn how your vintage VW works. And why it doesn't!
One-on-one tech help for your Volkswagen:
www.airschooled.com |
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Jjnordle Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2016 Posts: 7
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 4:50 am Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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I just Purchased a NOS Z-bed kit from Steve. The entire transaction was absolutely FLAWLESS!! Thanks for a great deal on an amazing part and THANK YOU Steve for your forum posts!! |
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ROCKOROD71 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 2770 Location: Boston, MA
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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:35 am Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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Another smooth transaction with Mr. Kent. No worries or wondering, accurate description of great quality parts and fast shipping.
Thanks again sir! _________________ 1971 STD BEETLE- DD-1st car, 1st love. keepin' it stock! 1600DP, Solex 34-3 Mexi Bosch SVDA Dist NOW w/POINTS
1977 WESTY "KrustyKamper" 2L FI
79SuperVert wrote: |
30 years from now, the next guy may not want your girlfriend, but he may want your classic car, depending on how nice you were to it. |
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Careful guys, a petulant child can grow up to be president these days. |
**winter drivers: no survivors!**rust warrior**#keepbodyshopsbusy** |
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THall Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2010 Posts: 324 Location: Verona, WI
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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:17 am Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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Perfect transaction; great communication, shipped quickly, and quality parts!
Thanks Steve! _________________ '78 Westy - 2.0 FI |
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Yarkle Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2009 Posts: 1218 Location: the Hills of Western Maine
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rockerarm Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2009 Posts: 3552 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 10:43 am Post subject: Re: SGKent - [email protected] |
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Bought a number of small items from Steve. Adds were well explained, communication was top notch, and received items within a few days.
Thank you, Bill |
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dodger tom Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2013 Posts: 1204 Location: Central Coast, CA, but we're all still Ukrainian
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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Bought EGR gaskets from Steve. Good communication. Easy to do business with. Helpful, too. Thanks. |
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ROCKOROD71 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 2770 Location: Boston, MA
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Steve dug around and found me a set of his EGR gaskets for the type 4 bus engines. Super helpful and easy to deal with, worked with me on payment and shipped fast and well packed. His advice on the Bay forums has helped me immensely and now so has his parts supply!
Thanks again SGKent! _________________ 1971 STD BEETLE- DD-1st car, 1st love. keepin' it stock! 1600DP, Solex 34-3 Mexi Bosch SVDA Dist NOW w/POINTS
1977 WESTY "KrustyKamper" 2L FI
79SuperVert wrote: |
30 years from now, the next guy may not want your girlfriend, but he may want your classic car, depending on how nice you were to it. |
asiab3 wrote: |
Careful guys, a petulant child can grow up to be president these days. |
**winter drivers: no survivors!**rust warrior**#keepbodyshopsbusy** |
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energyturtle Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2012 Posts: 73
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Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:46 pm Post subject: M.V.P Award on willingness to help. |
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I have almost completed my first type 4 engine build and Steve has been there ever step, answered every question, educated me, and made me feel more than comfortable tackling the task. A true asset to the VW community. Steve is more than an enthusiast he truly cares about vw's and the people who work on them. His character is unmatched by anyone other than maybe Colin. Thanks for everything! I have not purchased anything from him, but there is no where to leave general feedback on deserving or undeserving members that I could find. |
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7104
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Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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Got my 2nd set of EGR gaskets from Steve today. Great quality. I will deal with Steve again. |
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77 Deluxe Samba Member
Joined: March 21, 2009 Posts: 253 Location: NSW, Australia
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Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 3:06 am Post subject: |
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Steve is a credit to this website....both on the forums and in the items he sells. I'm an international member here in Australia and although the item I was buying was high value, Steve made me feel comfortable throughout.
Didn't feel like I was buying from a seller more from someone offering presales and post sales support. His VW mechanical knowledge is up there with anyones.
A VW legend. |
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manziefive Samba Member
Joined: October 19, 2006 Posts: 44 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Super honest. Words cannot even describe how honest and helpful Steve is.
Thanks. |
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germansupplyscott Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2004 Posts: 7089 Location: toronto
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Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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i have both bought from and sold to steve. always good easy deals going both ways. _________________ SL |
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ddwbeagles Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2009 Posts: 507 Location: Stephens City, VA
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Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject: Steve = Great Seller |
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Not only is Steve quite the knowledgible authority figure on the Bay forum, he has some outstanding parts. Bought a blue printed type IV oil pump that arrived super fast / cheap shipping / excellant communication. Nothing bad to say about this seller. _________________ David W - from Chesterfield, VA / Jefferson SD / Stephens City, VA in that order.
71 Ghia Coupe autostick
78 Westy
86 Vanagon Weekender
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Monkeyknuckles Samba Member
Joined: March 11, 2007 Posts: 159 Location: Tidewater Virginia Area
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Got a couple of turn signal lenses. Quick and easy..
Great Condition!
Great Price, Great Shipping!
Very Happy..
Thanks, Greg _________________ 1976 HiTop
1977 Standard |
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