[928worldwide]

It's Fine, he'll get some items and now he doesn't feel like he was mistreated. I want to help people- that's a huge part of our mission here....I know it seems otherwise sometimes, but it's the lost in translation factor. I sincerely care about all of the 928 owners- even the ones who despise me.

The drama queens hype it up because we're controversial...and they can't understand why anyone would see benefit from that stance; they would NEVER act that way. You have to read the book sometimes, the cover doesn't show the whole story. Everyone knows who we are right? not too shabby.... No matter what someone says in public, and this plays out OVER and OVER.... when they're crunched up and hurting, the phone rings and guess who's calling?

I've had people demand I change the name 928ww because it resembles a different company.

They've said we don't know ***** about the 928.

They've said we wouldn't make it past 2009.

They say a lot - but I realize that's all it is- just talk. This situation was nothing, we've been robbed, defrauded, hacked, slammed, spammed, and jammed! We've broken every tool there is, been cut , burned, hyper extended, mentally and verbally abused, lied to , cheated, misled, and one time, mistaken for a gang of pimps and ho's.... lol j/k

Ali just wants to recover, understandable. I stick to my guns as always, and it's business as usual. The hype and negative chatter all serve to put fear and doubt in peoples minds about 928ww... But make no mistake, it encourages me to be more aggressive. To put even more no reserve blast out 1000 items at a time sale events like the one that wrapped up last night.... At this stupid low price, high volume place I'm in, there are sometimes issues with quality. Service quality, parts quality....It's not negligence like some would suggest. It's just the way it is. I make 100 new customers, a few aren't happy. 3% or 4% of them. That's why our ebay profile has landed with a thud at 97.5%. I want to emphasize how harmful our last move was. It was a nightmare.... I am so glad to be settled in and back on track. There is no bad news coming from 928ww; only good. But I digress, I can abandon that low cost high volume model, and put up much better listings, with tested parts, better pics, more details etc etc. BUT; say goodbye to the smokin deals. They'll vanish. IS THIS THE OUTCOME SO MANY ARE PUSHING FOR? Has anyone noticed the HUGE drop in pricing from the other used 928 dealers??

Merlin is so mad at me he blocked me on the new forum. That's not good. Merlin is always pushing me to make things better for all of you... and now he's given up.
I hope you change your mind Merlin, your energy is not lost on me. I heard everything you ever said to me... it doesn't mean I'm going to become 928superman in crunchy granola form overnight.... But I respectfully must tell you, working on cars for enthusiasts is different from ripping them to bits and operating below the cost radar. The cost radar has malfunctioned and become radiation poisoning.... like the a-bomb. You don't make it, you're vaporized. If I let every Ali situation be managed by the customer, we dis-a-ppear. Then you know what happens? The price on Tail lights and fuel tanks starts to climb, instead of what it's doing now- Know what I'm saying??
After all the chatter in our small space here, the name calling, the devious pokes and spoof attitudes, the facts remain: I'm a hobbyist, car fanatic, and loyal servant to this community.... an evolution from driveway tinkerer pissing off the neighbors to major operator with huge liabilities.

NOBODY wants this job- they just think they do when they're hangin around the water cooler talking about the boring meeting they just slept through with their eyes open. Trust me, I've picked up the scattered mess from yards across America where people gave it a shot and totally bailed after convincing themselves they did alright.

My desire to see all of you enjoy your cars on a cheaper dime only gets stronger every time these little chats happen. I believe we have the power to lower the cost of ownership through my selfless infatuation with the car. THIS IS WHY I STARTED DOING THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE. I HATED paying huge money for old beat up 25 year old stuff, and with a little persuasion from someone most of you know and love- I tried it on.

It's a magnet to my soul.... and I really don't care about anything else, even the money- believe me. Having a baby changes that by necessity, and like it or not, I have to act the part....And I will. I will bring the prices up, and the quality will follow. You asked for it for so long, I can't ignore you anymore.

SO- I promise to do the best job I can to operate smoothly, with good items, and happy customers- at the best prices on this planet. Say hello to the new, friendlier 928ww.... You can thank Ali and Merlin. Better or worse... it is what it is.

Good Night!