beck racing engines-SCAM
slong1958
12-12-2008, 10:45 PM
no longer want to post message.
MrPbody
12-13-2008, 12:47 PM
Steve,
That doesn't sound like Frank (Beck). Is he still running that shop? I knew him years ago. Not to "dis" your post, I assure you. Just asking.
For future reference, and for all others reading this, the better shops will not ask for 100% of the money up front. They will, however, ask for anywhere from 25% to 60% down, the remainder payable on completion. This makes sure both parties (customer AND shop) have "skin in the game". The shop's incentive to finish the job is to get the balance. The customer's incentive to actually pick it up when it's done, is their "deposit" could be forfeit if they don't in a timely manner. This helps keep BOTH parties "honest".
FWIW
Jim
That doesn't sound like Frank (Beck). Is he still running that shop? I knew him years ago. Not to "dis" your post, I assure you. Just asking.
For future reference, and for all others reading this, the better shops will not ask for 100% of the money up front. They will, however, ask for anywhere from 25% to 60% down, the remainder payable on completion. This makes sure both parties (customer AND shop) have "skin in the game". The shop's incentive to finish the job is to get the balance. The customer's incentive to actually pick it up when it's done, is their "deposit" could be forfeit if they don't in a timely manner. This helps keep BOTH parties "honest".
FWIW
Jim
slong1958
12-13-2008, 10:05 PM
no longer want to post message.
MrPbody
12-15-2008, 08:35 AM
I don't know what to say... I would never have thought this of Frank. Let us know how the chips fall!
Jim
Jim
luxeryvic
12-19-2008, 07:09 PM
wow looks like ur not the only one to be screwed over, i did some research and there are other people saying they got screwed to on other threads http://ls1tech.com/forums/small-block-big-block-chevy-specific/836038-beware-beck-racing-engines.html
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