NAC, Blau prices, Rant only

[Ameer Antar]

so true!

At 02:31 AM 2/4/2001 , you wrote:
>Rant on.
>Did anyone else receive the Blau promo in snail mail about a 10% disc on all
>webpage parts?
>Needing a WOT switch, I thought I would pay another visit to their site.
>Opening the "Tools" section, I was incensed by the pricing on 2 particular
>items.
>Part #M4037 is a simple tubing clamp they claim is worth $19.95. McMaster
>Carr sells them for ONE TENTH of that.
>Part #F1714 is the CIS diagnostic fuel pressure test gauge set. Since it is
>somewhat public/list knowledge that you can order it from J.C.Whitney for
>$55.95 (#12CS3617U), I find this to be price gouging rivaling the dealer.
>I want businesses to make a profit as much as anyone. I have on occasion paid
>more for parts in an attempt to help the local/small vendor stay in business.
>Still do. Did so last week as a matter of fact.
>This however crosses a line. It's absurd, and inexcusable!
>I have ordered parts from Blau in the past, but I'm not sure I will in the
>future.
>Rant off.
>
>Dennis
>PS Profit-sure! 1000%- no way!