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[2000-cvpi]

Perry's business probably does OK - it's difficult to beat 100% profit...
In July 2010, I called to ask about the availability and lead time for a 1965 Coronet body - In the back of my mind, I was already planning to cut my losses and order just one. But he told me no problem, several in stock because he was getting ready for a show. So I rushed to the post office and sent a money order for two. Got nothing... Called and wrote a couple of times - always had a story. One time Randy told me that the fire department had shut down his casting operation at home - too many chemicals. Another time he told me he couldn't cast at the shop because customers needed attention. Told me he sent it, told me he would send it, told me he couldn't find the order, told me he found the order, told me he would send it again... Last time I called he even said he would send some extra goodies for my trouble.
I followed up with an inquiry to the post office and he did receive the money order. Ive received nothing.
One of those guys that make you really appreciate the good resin casters.

That sounds like lying and stealing to me. Must be some racket, suckers born every minute.

[Ken McGuire]

I was wondering if anyone else has had trouble getting parts from Perry's Resin? I've tried e-mailing, telephoning and only got an answer once: The answer was that he sent one out recently - NOPE.

[Dan Helferich]

Check here:
http://www.modelcars...52398&hl= perry's++resin
His products are excellent but the wait times can be extreme. Someone on the board, I believe it's Nick Winters, knows the owner and has helped a few board members with their orders.

[G Holding]

Same old...same old....    
 

 

[Casey]

I merged all the existing post regarding Perry's Resin, so please read the entire thread if you're considering purchasing from Perry's.

 

I have never purchased direct, but did buy a NOS early Chevy S-10 grille conversion and the quality was good. Two air bubbles on the backside of the under-grille filler piece were the only flaws, but the parts were nicely mastered. I have no problem recommending Perry's products, with the caveat that you should buy Perry's product(s) second hand (ebay, swap meet, trade with a fellow modeler) instead of direct.

[Ken McGuire]

It does seem like the same old... since he gave me the same story when I finally got through on the 'phone. "I remember sending one out..." which I now discount as just a story if he happens to pick up the phone! I won't ever buy from him again and will definitely NOT recommend his stuff. It may look good in pictures but that's all you'll get.

[Rob Hall]

Given that Perry's website hasn't been updated in over 5 years (click on the 'New Stuff' or "Changes at Perry's links), I wouldn't expect much if trying to order online.

 

Which is unfortunate, as I had good luck w/ buying kits and conversion parts from him over a decade ago.

Edited by Rob Hall, 10 March 2013 - 11:56 AM.

[Cali Bear]

     Here we are, almost a year after I first ordered my little bitty intercooler scoop...and it finally arrived.  It seems that the notification to the Better Business Bureau may have been the tipping point.  It'll take a little trimming to make it fit appropriately on the 962 I'm building, but I've got to say this:  the piece is exquisite!  Why should such great quality take so long to get here, though?  As satisfied as I am with this part, I can't see myself ever ordering from Perry's Resin again.  The obfuscation, the outright lies, the shifting of blame, all of it has left a bad taste.  Honestly, though I think Randy Frost is fine to talk to on the phone, this business model is horrible.  Caveat Emptor, indeed.

[IMSANUT]

Was it the small item referred to as a "bump" in resin, or the vac formed "hump"? I sold Randy those masters years ago. I never did get to marketing the "bumps", but I sold a bunch of the "humps". Which livery 962 are you building?