[C320-list] Any tips on installing new Cold Machine?

[Jack Brennan]

Hi Scott:

In many places -- even a boat-infested city such as St. Petersburg, Fl., 
where I live -- West Marine is the only game in town if you need a part in a 
hurry.

Defender will take five or six leisurely days to deliver your shipment if 
you live far from them, and the shipping upcharges for overnight or two day 
delivery are staggering. So West Marine becomes an option because you can 
often get an in-store delivery in a day or two.

That said, I'm currently boycotting my local West Marine because it appears 
to be slow-walking everyone who does an ad-matching claim. I spent 10 
minutes arguing with a clerk over an 800 gph Rule bilge pump.

The West Marine site had small differences on the Rule pump -- for example, 
amperage-- that she said made it different from the one at Defender. I 
finally gave up and walked out.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.
Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay



-----Original Message----- 
From: Scott Thompson
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2018 3:25 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Any tips on installing new Cold Machine?

I'm a competition economist, and with all due respect for the good
intentions in this suggestion, it is a terrible idea. Better to show
West Marine the ad and ask them why they aren't advertising as good a
price. But don't punish Defender for posting the good price by taking
your business elsewhere. There is an economics literature that shows how
price matching policies discourage good pricing and lead to higher
prices. Don't use them.

Scott


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