Re: Catering to used-car buyers?

[firkins@eis.net.au]

>[lots of cogent and relevant argument snipped]

>The man's on the wrong planet.  I can get Audi parts from _ANYWHERE_ in
>the >UK overnight, usually at 40% to 60% discount.  He just moved his
>service into the
>aftermarket's parameters - at TWICE THE PRICE!!

For a truly absurd situation, consider the distribution of parts in
Australia, I can  import parts from the US at anything from a 20% to 90%
discount. On top of that I can usually beat the local dealers delivery
times by 2-3 weeks!

Cheers

John Firkins