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Has anyone been able to reach Stewart Development?
I have a few shocks that have been at Stewart Development for a while now. I haven't been able to get in contact with Bernie to get a eta on return.
Thanks guys.

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This seems to be a recurring issue every year



 

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Nate, Bobby T talks to him ring him up........

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Nate, if you have any luck, please let me know how you did it. He has had a set of mine since February and paid for since March.

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I spoke with him last week... I'll ping him.
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There would seem to be a decent business opportunity for anyone that can rebuild shocks and return a phone call or email message.
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There would seem to be a decent business opportunity for anyone that can rebuild shocks and return a phone call or email message.


You'd think but not so much... Our shocks are cheap enough to buy new ($119.55) every few years... A top quality rebuild would have to squeeze their price down to be just about a $100. Margin % is so low that if there is a single issue during the process most of the profit is lost.

Bernie's saving grace is the product he produces is absolutely outstanding which makes it sometimes (I said SOMETIMES) worth the wait.
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You still need to communicate with the customer and be timely. There is no excuse for that. :)



 

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Cool, thanks guys I appreciate any help y'all can give. Hopefully something will come up soon.

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I sure miss my SD shocks. Sold them on the old car.
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I just got an email blast from bernie. Appears he is still in business. Don't know about service, but at least he is alive

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You'd think but not so much... Our shocks are cheap enough to buy new ($119.55) every few years... A top quality rebuild would have to squeeze their price down to be just about a $100. Margin % is so low that if there is a single issue during the process most of the profit is lost.

Bernie's saving grace is the product he produces is absolutely outstanding which makes it sometimes (I said SOMETIMES) worth the wait.


Very true. I was rather surprised by how inexpensive the rebuild/revalve cost was compared to Koni. I paid $100 maybe more per shock to Tri-Point to have the tired old Konis yellows rebuild and revalved.
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Received via email today:

We Have moved to serve you better!


Our new address is 2454-D N. Fayetteville Street Asheboro, NC 27203



Good till November 1st, finish the season strong or get a start on the 2013 season with 10% off your shock rebuild (limit two sets per). We have been busy moving in and setting up our new shop to better serve you. We will have more updates on our remodel of the shop and what is going on here in Asheboro stay tuned...

Stewart Development moves forward with the hire of Ryan White with over 15 years experience in the motorsports industry. Ryan joins Stewart Development as the Director of Sales & Marketing. New to the shock industry, he has been involved with all major racing series from NASCAR, NHRA, Grand-Am, American LeMans, WoO, Lucas Dirt series etc...

"Ryan brings marketing, new product development, brand building and a strong customer focus skills to Stewart Development!" stated Bernie Stewart, President of Stewart Development. If you have any questions or are interested in talking to Ryan he can be reached at (336) 313-9638


Call or email your order to us at:
STEWART DEVELOPMENT

2454 D North Fayetteville Street
Asheboro, NC 27203
Tel: (336) 472-8772
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sales@stewartdevelopment.com


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Bernie must not like me! :noidea: I have called every number and emailed every email I could find on him. Hopefully this new guy Ryan will answer and help me out.

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Have you friended him on Facebook? :lol:
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I emailed him right after I saw the email which was shared above and about an hour later I got a response from him indicating he would ship my shocks out within the next week. Haven't seen them yet but there is still hope!




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