The troubles of getting parts on time

Ever tried to explain to a vendor that ‘I need a fuel pump yesterday’ is just a figure of speech? You’d think they’d understand the urgency after the third or fourth call… Just last week, I waited a full week for a simple gasket — my boat was starting to think it was a vacation spot, not a worksite.

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I feel you on that one! It’s like vendors think ‘urgent’ is a new flavor of ice cream. Have you ever tried contacting them with a more personal touch, like a call instead of just emails? It might just speed things up a bit.

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