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Title: Parts comparison...
Post by: Bigtonka on October 02, 2013, 08:14:50 pm
Vendo gurus -

I have a few parts to buy for my Vendo 39 - until now I've been looking exclusively at Fun Tronics, but recently looked up the same parts on Soda Work Jerks....

In some cases, there are significant price differences - for example, the main door seal.

At SWJ - it's $29, and at Fun Tonics - $45

Anyone know from experience?  Getting what I paid for?

Thanks!
Mark


******* Posted in wrong topic area!  Meant to post to PRE 60's *******  Mod, move me please??  :)


Title: Re: Parts comparison...
Post by: Pat Pixley on October 02, 2013, 08:43:25 pm
Both are very good and both take a lot of pride into making these parts.
I use both ..


Title: Re: Parts comparison...
Post by: ZiaDan on October 03, 2013, 11:26:15 am
I personally prefer Soda Jerk Works, quality products and much better customer service.


Title: Re: Parts comparison...
Post by: jholmgren on October 03, 2013, 12:15:07 pm
I have had fantastic customer service from both places.  I don't think you'll go wrong in either case. 

Going back to the OP, unless you hear back from anyone saying "the part from vendor X works better than the part from Vendor Y" - I would order from whomever is less expensive.  I haven't seen anything to the contrary, so in this case I would go with the less expensive piece.

Jim


Title: Re: Parts comparison...
Post by: cola62 on October 03, 2013, 12:37:22 pm
You won't go wrong dealing with Steve at SJW.  He is a stand-up guy.


Title: Re: Parts comparison...
Post by: MoonDawg on October 03, 2013, 02:07:49 pm
         The door gasket that has been pre-glued in the corners, costs more but works way better.


Title: Re: Parts comparison...
Post by: Fire708 on October 03, 2013, 02:59:55 pm
I've bought parts from both and spoke with them on the phone about my orders.
You can't go wrong with either place. I've gotten excellent service and great parts.


Title: Re: Parts comparison...
Post by: Bigtonka on October 04, 2013, 04:01:04 pm
Thanks for all the great input.  I shall be ordering from both!