Originally Posted by christo65
Well yes, I would know exactly what part I wanted if I had it in my hand, identified it in the parts manual and then found it online with a matching part number and a picture, wouldn't I? Yesss... I really really would.
Well it's nice to have the time to take everything apart and then order the bits, I don't always have that luxury
And are you sure you want the exact same part? Again referencing my suspension rebuild - how did I choose between a standard bushing and the same in poly? Most bushings are available in both but for a road set up only certain ones should be changed for poly.
Why the compulsion to avoid the inevitable? e-commerce is here. It's great and it ain't going away. The suppliers who get it right will win the lion's share of the business in the long run. That's all there really is to it. I merely propose that it would be good if they started the migration path now to avoid the rush.
Let's not get off on the wrong foot, I'm not arguing with you here at all. It's just that we're not talking about buying books or DVDs from Amazon. In the small world of classic Alfa parts dealers there should always be be specialists who will be able to trade on knowledge and experience rather than flogging it cheap on the internet. I'd prefer to give those specialists my business as it is better for everyone in the longer term.