Not really a garage sale but wanted to pass this on

Poltergeist

I didn't know where else to post this but Original Parts Groups is have a sale. The card I got from them said 15% but in some cases it's more. I decided to buy a rubber mat for the bed of my Elky since I'm getting it painted. The normal cost is $120, the current catalog says Sale and $99 so I figured I'd get it for a couple of bucks off of that. Well I got it for $54. I verified the part number and everything. The sales person told me that some things were discounted more.

I'll know for sure if this is correct on Saturday when I pick it up. I don't know what else is discounted like the mat, but if you're looking for something might not hurt to call and see what its going for.

acauth1 · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 9:39 pm Post subject:

Wow, what's the part number on the mat?
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Poltergeist · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 10:46 pm Post subject:

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70ELCO · Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2003 11:41 pm Post subject:

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Evil or Very Mad

I ordered their bed mat for my '70 earlier this year. It was described in the big catalog as a thick diamond patterned rubber mat. What I got was not what was described! I got a thin mat and the sidepieces that go around the wheel well were heat glued in place! The shiny glue marking were clearly visible. That was not the worst part. When I unrolled it the bad "SMELL" of this rubber was over powering! I don’t know what type of rubber this stuff is?

I called up customer service to describe what I received and what they showed in the catalog. They told me they got a huge order of these mats and they were getting nothing but complaints on them. They were not what they ordered and these came from who knows what third world country. They also told me they did not have the thicker diamond rubber mats shown in the catalog any longer. They told me I just had to pay for the shipping and the mat was free! I hope these are not the same mats.

I have the same mailed flyer. Its on page 18. It looks like they blurred out the picture of this mat. Now look closely on page 24 at the lower page ad for the tailgate upper top chrome molding....look at the picture of the rubber mat in the bed. It's the diamond mat I first ordered and never got. If your getting the same mat I did it is only worth the shipping cost at best!

I also ordered from them a soft-top bed cover once. It was described in the catalog as having all the braces for it. When I got it…no braces to hold it up. Just the vinyl cover. When I called customer service on this they told me, they discontinued all the braces that go with it. Why did you sell me something that parts of it was discontinued for the same price, and really is worth nothing and can not work with out the braces? They had no answer for me. I sent the cover back.

So after a couple of months the smell is finally going away. I hope these mats are not the same ones that they have a huge inventory of that they are pushing again.

I don't understand things like this. Original Parts Group is a big outfit. Don't they know that there are forums like this that talk about products and good customer service? My last 2 orders were just plain disappointing. Mad

Keep us posted on what you get sent to you!
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Poltergeist · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2003 5:50 am Post subject:

Thanks for the warning Dave. Like I said above I'm going in person to pick up the one I ordered. If it's not the one from their catalog (not a flyer) then I'm not getting it and I'm only out a few bucks in gas. I'll post up as soon as I get home with or without it.

Poltergeist · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2003 11:06 pm Post subject:

Well Dave (70ELCO) is correct on the mat. What he described is the mat they are still selling. I went ahead and got it just because I do need something to protect the bed after it's painted. And for the rather cheap price it will work for now. In the long run I will replace it.

I would only recommend this mat for someone that is local and can pick it up and not pay for the shipping. With that added on it's not worth it. It's border line on if it's worth it for what I paid.

It would seem that OPG is good for the small stuff but some of the bigger things "buyer beware" comes to mind.

2-Elkys · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2003 6:57 am Post subject:

I have a question.. with the bed mats isn't water getting underneath it still a problem just like the drop in liners?
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Poltergeist · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2003 7:29 am Post subject:

Yes water will probably still be a problem but I live in Southern California so its not like it rains here half of the year. I wanted a mat to protect more from scraches and dents. I might only put it in when I know I'm going to be carrying something in back, which will not be that often.

2-Elkys · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2003 7:40 am Post subject:

Well here in Texas it is always raining but no more then 30" or so.. Thats why i am considering the spray in liner.
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