Jason and all,
Byler Rivet called and expressed interest in our groups. I asked their Mike
Hooper to state by his own email his interest and pricing for Olympic rivets
and the Shaver for the which he has done below. I have purchased my shaver and
rivets in the past from Byler Rivet located near Dallas TX. The company and my
purchases of the shaver, rivets, and puller was a very good experience for me.
Tom Patterson suggests the VAL may have greater interest in the Shaver and
Olympic rivets.
In the spirit of ONLY my interest for the groups, I forward the below as a
source for what we need. I am pleased we interest this or any vendor as a
viable and important market, which we are. I will add at the very bottom,
Jason Parks report of competitor pricing. There may be other competitive
pricing I am unaware of. I may have a need for the other shaver that can do
the other two sizes of the Olympic rivets when I get to the Silver Streak door
hinges that have eighteen rivets that appear larger than the 5/32, so I asked
for the best pricing on that and the rivets for it. I asked for priceing of
washered and un-washered rivets.
I understand Mike Hooper's need for a reference and his need to be a singular
contact within his company for the price level afforded us. I do not like that
I personally need to be referenced. That somehow appears to me inappropriate
for a variety of reasons. By copy of this letter, I am asking Mike to change
or add to his reference requirements all Vintage and any age Aluminum or
Trailer Interests, VAL, SS, Lists, and any Yahoo Groups. I don't mind the
reference, but do mind the limitation of a reference from only myself. I am
only a happy customer of Byler and have no interests other than the groups who
I am priviledged to share a similar interest. I do thank Mike and Byler for
the price level and recognition of us as a viable market.
Mike expressed interest withing the guidelines of the group to monitor as do
many vendors, the needs of the group, as the guidelines and rules encourage
vendor help, but are intolerant of random solicitation. I advised Mike to
contact Tom Patterson in that interest and hope he will. I am priviledged to
be a member or the VAList@tompatterson.com, the SSlist@TomPatterson.com, six
Yahoo Groups of specific trailer identity, and hope wherever I can to follow
the exact spirit of these meaningful and well attended groups. I do not
represent any group, or Byler Rivet. I am pleased to present the groups and a
source to fill a need.
Below follows the email and price quote. We are encouraged to just simply call
Mike at the number below.
Eddie Huffstetter, Houston TX.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike
To: eddie@huffstetter.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:52 PM
Subject: Byler Rivet Supply: Shaveable Rivets & Shaving tools
Hi Eddie,
I am writing in response to our phone conversation earlier about the
Shavehead Rivets & Shaving tools. I apologize for our website not having the
price included on the pages & would like to extend this offer to you and
others in your industry. I understand that there is a large market for this
product in both the small repair facilities as well as the larger
manufacturing plants, and would like to make this product available &
competitive to both sides of this industry. Please understand that this is an
offer made exclusively through myself & in order to receive this price for the
following goods, purchases must me made exclusively through me (contact
information at bottom of page) & you must mention your referral from Eddie
Huffstetter @ Huffco. If you call & do not mention the referral, or buy from a
different salesman here I cannot control the price and is listed at a book
price depending on the volume of purchase. This price quote will allow
individuals as well as larger companies to receive an equal price regardless
of volumes, and I can assure you I will always have stock available on these
parts. Thank you Eddie for your interest in our company & the opportunity to
quote you and others in your industry, I look forward to working with you in
the future.
Best Regards,
Mike Hooper
Phone: 1-800-325-3147
Fax: 972-786-0009
E-mail: mike@bylerrivet.com
Hours: 7:30AM-4:30PM CST Mon-Fri.
Byler Part # Description
Price Each
497608 5B Olympic Shaving tool
$180.00 ea
for 5/32 Dia. Shaveheads
14105050801 Shavehead Rivet: Aluminum
$0.195 ea
5/32 dia x .020-.312 grip: no washer
14105050802 Shavehead Rivet: Aluminum
$0.20 ea
5/32 dia x .020-.312 grip: with
washer
497609 6B Olympic Shaving tool
$210.00 ea
for 3/16 & 1/4 Dia. Shaveheads
14105060821 Shavehead Rivet: Aluminum
$0.23 ea
3/16 dia x .050-.500 grip: washer
only
14105080801 Shavehead Rivet: Aluminum
$0.368 ea
1/4 dia x .050-.500 grip: washer
only
************ All Purchases must me made through Mike Hooper w/ Byler Rivet
Supply &****************
************must mention referral from Eddie @ Huffco to receive this
pricing************