Originally Posted by christo65
1. If I know what I am after and don't need to talk to anybody? Why should I waste their time and mine with a needless conversation?
Do you really, really know what bit you want? The age of these cars is such that things change - even at the factory different parts would be fitted to cars next to each other on the line. I always "knew" that my Spider was a 1969 model but I've since found out it is in fact a 1968 with a later engine. Caused a few days delay on my suspension rebuild when I'd ordered the wrong rear arm bushes. One call to Max at Alfaholics and it was all sorted.
I understand your timezone and phone call cost issues but I find a quick chat with these suppliers always adds to my knowledge.