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Don't know about Classic VW but I have used Vintage Vee Dub in Campsie for many years and have never once had a problem. Boris and Michael are
extremely knowlegeble and helpful and I have had extremely great service from them, and they have put in extra effort when I needed a particular hard
to get part. I live in the Snowy Mountains and still get my stuff the next day.
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s'funny,even though i have been here nearly 7 years now i still use my old suppliers back in the uk,fast shipping & reliable..at least they
answer the phone ...
http://www.vw-online.co.uk/acatalog/kkcat1.html
http://www.vwheritage.com/
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 01:44 PM |
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I drove to CVD yesterday to pick up some POR-15. I arrived there about 3:45pm and he was closed. His hours are apparently 'till 5pm. I was fuming! An
hour round trip for nothing.
Other than that, I've never really had a problem with him. He seems very nice and helpful. The level of quality on some items are iffy though. If I
need some better quality items, I'll spend a bit more money and buy from Vintage VW. Boris is very helpful and answers the phone.
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My Son drove down there on Easter Saturday and He was closed
4 hour trip... 4 hours back...
He drove down again last week and the VW shop was mostly a Cement statue and pavers shop
and not much VW stock..
maybe He is getting sick of selling VW parts...??
My Son told Him about coming down at Easter and George said sometimes I close for two weeks and sometimes 3 weeks
VOLLKS.COM is looking better and better...
LEE
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 02:41 PM |
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| Quote: | maybe He is getting
sick of selling VW parts...??
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Maybe he's just getting sick of the bitching 
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 04:59 PM |
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Got our package today 
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 05:19 PM |
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Ordered my luggage compartment rust repair panel from George @ CVD..replied to all my emails and posted the panel promptly. Very courteous over the
phone and in emails..I have never had a problem with CVD. Perhaps people these days just WANT..WANT..WANT and are impatient?..just my 2 cents..I think
people should be reasonable and give and take..after all we are only human and so are the people that run these businesses..They have shit days too
you know..(this is just a general statement that is not directed to anyone)..
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 05:25 PM |
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Ordered my luggage compartment rust repair panel from George @ CVD..replied to all my emails and posted the panel promptly. Very courteous over the
phone and in emails..I have never had a problem with CVD. Perhaps people these days just WANT..WANT..WANT and are impatient?..just my 2 cents..I think
people should be reasonable and give and take..after all we are only human and so are the people that run these businesses..They have shit days too
you know..(this is just a general statement that is not directed to anyone)..
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yeah i understand where your coming from.
but i ordered a roof rack over 3 weeks ago and i am still waiting, in the meantime i have bought several things from america and they are already on
the car.
its a joke, maybe i am i person who WANTS WANTS WANTS, because this is ridiculous.
rant completed
Im so happy I could just shit.
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 05:43 PM |
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I have had no problems dealing with George other than him not answering the phone.
I understand some getting frustrated .
I just ordered a full TMI interior door card set and drinks tray partition panel, I got quotes from others but George is 25 - 30 5 cheaper.
Same for most of his gear.
Worth wile being patient I believe.
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 05:58 PM |
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Not all things listed on the site are available straight away. George sources most parts from the U.S and shipping has been slower than normal from
the U.S to Australia lately. There are things that we have ordered and will have to wait for because of this. Some things are out of his hands, but he
does his best.
We persisted because we are long time customers and I know it's appreciated by him. Agreed frustrating if you are impatient like me, but worthwhile
all the same. Keep calling!
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 06:14 PM |
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i refuse to call when you order online, simply because you ordered ONLINE.
you should never have to call up to 're-order' or 'remind' the seller to post your purchases. its bad business
Im so happy I could just shit.
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I've never ordered online, always call and speak to the man. That way you know if it's in stock, and if not, a rough ETA. Seller can't post
something that isn't in stock. Old fashioned service like a phone call tells you everything, never assume and past judgements. Never trusted online
ordering, if I do, I usually follow it up with an email at least to ensure it's worked.
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2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 07:20 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by surfpig
| Quote: | Originally
posted by snitz
Ordered my luggage compartment rust repair panel from George @ CVD..replied to all my emails and posted the panel promptly. Very courteous over the
phone and in emails..I have never had a problem with CVD. Perhaps people these days just WANT..WANT..WANT and are impatient?..just my 2 cents..I think
people should be reasonable and give and take..after all we are only human and so are the people that run these businesses..They have shit days too
you know..(this is just a general statement that is not directed to anyone)..
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yeah i understand where your coming from.
but i ordered a roof rack over 3 weeks ago and i am still waiting, in the meantime i have bought several things from america and they are already on
the car.
its a joke, maybe i am i person who WANTS WANTS WANTS, because this is ridiculous.
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Hi
George wouldn't be getting most of stuff via air freight as the cost would be too great...
that is probably why they still haven't arrived..
most likely in a container...
Lee
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I've never ordered online, always call and speak to the man. That way you know if it's in stock, and if not, a rough ETA. Seller can't post
something that isn't in stock. Old fashioned service like a phone call tells you everything, never assume and past judgements. Never trusted online
ordering, if I do, I usually follow it up with an email at least to ensure it's worked.
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You must have a special phone Ash....
as its either always busy or just rings...
Problem seems to be that He does everything himself...
and He doesn't seem to use part numbers??
looks like the concrete business may take over?????
Lee
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 07:27 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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| Quote: | maybe He is getting
sick of selling VW parts...??
LEE
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Maybe he's just getting sick of the bitching
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He doesn't look at AVD...
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Persistence pays off I guess, I'm just a determined woman which results in me getting what I want :p
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| posted on September 14th, 2011 at 08:31 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by MISS VDUB
I've never ordered online, always call and speak to the man. That way you know if it's in stock, and if not, a rough ETA. Seller can't post
something that isn't in stock. Old fashioned service like a phone call tells you everything, never assume and past judgements. Never trusted online
ordering, if I do, I usually follow it up with an email at least to ensure it's worked.
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Me too Ash.
Rarely a problem, he bends over backwards if there is an issue. Just difficult to get through at times, other times I've got straight through....go
figure 
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i refuse to call when you order online, simply because you ordered ONLINE.
you should never have to call up to 're-order' or 'remind' the seller to post your purchases. its bad business
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And I sir, say enough said.
We'll see what happens with my bloody deck lid stand offs.
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Hi
George wouldn't be getting most of stuff via air freight as the cost would be too great...
that is probably why they still haven't arrived..
most likely in a container...
Lee
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George gets nearly every thing air frieght. Mitchell
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You must have a special phone Ash....
as its either always busy or just rings...
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Ring early I always get through rest of the day he is useless. M
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LEE
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Maybe he's just getting sick of the bitching
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He doesn't look at AVD...
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I'm sure he is fully aware of what is being said on AVD Lee.
I've never had a drama with CVD. Hard to get hold of on the phone yes, but keep trying and you will get through.
Tried other stores which can't seem to get anything right so we stay with CVD.
Yes he is a 1 man band. to keep cost down
Yes shipping is slow comes by boat to keep costs down.
You guys want everything now. Pay the extra $$ and have it now. but i am happy to stay with CVD to suport a VW business that opened it's doors to
bring part pricing down for us enthusiast.
Ash is right when she says that you can't beat ordering direct over the phone, because you do get a more Precise idea of when your product will get
to you.
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George is aware of what is being said as I had a heart to heart with him, and honestly let him know what is being said and peoples opinions.
If there are things we need instantly we go to Mick Motors, but most big ticket items George has or will get in stock. People are so quick to
criticise. If he were to put on help with the shop, packing, posting and website database updates, guess what? His prices would go up and then there
will be a whole new thread of whingers complaining how the prices have gone up and they are all going to buy from the U.S now, blah blah blah. One
thing i've learnt, you can't make everyone happy. For George being a one man band with the occasional volunteer help, he's doing a freakin' fine
job with making a majority happy.
Sure, we dont get hold of George first go, second go, maybe even third go, but we persist as i know the chances are there is someone like us he is
talking to on the phone already, or in his shop, or packing their order. He isnt sitting in a corner like some stores ive been in where the shop
assistant couldnt care less that you are even there. He gets around to answering our emails with great prices for us, and we end up talking on the
phone which is always lovely with George.
He has a lot of time for us in his busy day when we talk, so we make the time for him.
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As mentioned a few posts ago..I ordered my beetle luggage repair panel on tues the 13th/9 and recieved it today 15th/9 at lunch time..under 2 days
from ordering to delivery. Sydney to Adelaide..once again good service from George!.
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Okay, I take back all my issues with Classic.
I have just taken a look and the one thing that I really recommended was the inclusion of shipping prices.
Boom, they are now there on each item, and I am loving life.
My deck lid stand offs should be here too. Great turnaround.
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Yes,
Pricing on websites does help a lot and its why the BIG VW shops in the USA all have them...
but cheap pricing can also mean cheap parts from Brasil - Mexico-Taiwan or China...
If there was a major brand from any of these countries that did make Good Quality parts that do actually fit....
it would make life much much easier...
BUT
I have never seen prices as low before George and CVD came along....
as Ash said... He is Very Busy and still basically a one man Shop
so the prices are still Low...
Lee
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I have just taken a look and the one thing that I really recommended was the inclusion of shipping prices.
Boom, they are now there on each item, and I am loving life.
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At what point do you get to see the shipping prices? I can't see them?
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You have to go into More Information. They have the shipping costs in there, on some parts, not sure if they're on everything yet...
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Shipping is bloody cheap in general. Our big package was $20!
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Agreed!
However, I think it was the issue that happened with myself that made George add the shipping cost.
I didn't have enough on my card as I only transferred enough to cover the cost of the item, so it declined.
I digress, shipping is definitely cheap!
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Shipping must only be displayed on specific items, tried about a dozen things and haven't seen it yet. Thanks anyway seb.
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Try all the specials, I'm pretty sure it is on every single one of them...
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