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Replacement for oediscountparts.com?
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Posted 6/5/2019 2:06 PM
JSP
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Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

A few years ago I used to order parts from this website but it now seems dead. The website suggests to contact Tracy which I tried a few months ago but never got an answer. Have some of you continued to use them? If not what's been your go to for "cheap" MB parts in the US or Canada preferably.

Thanks guys
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Posted 6/5/2019 3:58 PM
spots350sl
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RE: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

My personal experience:

MB Dealers (in order, based on my recent experience):

1) https://parts.mercedesbenzofdurham.com/ (North Carolina, USA) - Ordered a part (left-side rocker ledge trim) from them yesterday since they had the second best price, but very reasonable shipping. They said it will ship tomorrow (they are also responsive to e-mails). Assuming it ships on time, great experience.
UPDATE: 6/11/2019 - Still not shipped and no longer responding to e-mails.

2) https://www.mboemparts.com/ (Naperville, IL, USA) - Others in the forum have recommended these people. They advertise the best prices, but watch out for their shippings costs if your part is over $50. For purchases under $50, use the Promotional Code of "ShoppingCart" at the checkout screen to free shipping.

*In my case (last week), I tried to order a left-side rocker ledge trim ($140-ish part) and they quoted $200 to ship it (shipping was $20 for the part at other sources). I emailed asking if the shipping quote was accurate. They said they'd look into it, but never got back to me. Yesterday, I ordered 18 screws for $15, the $25 shipping charge was waived using the coupon code.

UPDATE: 6/11/2019 - The screws arrived quickly and I was given a coupon code for free shipping (no limit) on my next order.

3) www.parts.com is an option (I guess), but I had a terrible experience (consistent with other reviews I'd read). In short, ordered the part, waited 3 weeks+ before they abruptly cancelled the order "at my request." So, use caution with them.

G Experts (in no particular order):

1) http://fourbyfourclub.com/

2) https://www.g-wagenaccessories.com/

3) http://www.eurotruck-importers.com


Edited by spots350sl 6/11/2019 9:27 AM
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Posted 6/5/2019 7:26 PM
JSP
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RE: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

Thanks a lot, the first two websites show the part I need for about a third of the price I get at my local Canadian MB dealer. The description isn't good so I'll have to call them tomorrow but it's right P/N so I'm hopeful. I'll watch out for shipping cost, thanks for the tip.
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Posted 6/10/2019 11:19 PM
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RE: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

The Asheville, NC dealer was sold, and Tracy was let go. Stupid move on their part!

The new owner has no interest in discounting or selling parts on the Internet.
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Posted 6/11/2019 8:40 PM
AlanMcR
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RE: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

Sorry to hear that, she was pleasant and effective, an excellent combination.
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Posted 6/12/2019 7:38 AM
gerryvz
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Re: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

MBOEMPARTS.com (which is MB of Naperville) offers discounts of 26% off of list price -- among the best you'll find.

If you use the code at checking 500EPROMO they will provide you with free shipping.
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Posted 6/23/2019 3:50 PM
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Re: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

Thanks for the promocode, I'll use it next time.

I ordered from mboemparts.com but I didn't get the part. At first they cancelled it saying it was B/O but upon calling I learned that orders associated to parts that are unavailable in the US get automatically cancelled. They could get it from Germany so I placed the order again. I thought I would let you guys know about this, make sure to call if they cancel. Then in the second order my address was off (not sure what happened, maybe my fault). I emailed them about this error and they cancelled my order again. Then when I called about this cancellation things got weird as they now said the part was unavailable. Before I ordered they said there were 14 of those in Germany. In the end I found the same part at the same price at genuinemercedesparts.com so I ordered again. Interesting note, when I placed this last order the guy told me that there are 13 in Germany... my guess is the part I ordered from mboemparts.com is somewhere between the US and Germany and there was a glitch at mboemparts.com... however I had already called them 3 times and they kept repeating the same thing so I wasn't going to call again. My guess is that I've just been unlucky and I would order there again, they were friendly and professional at first but somehow the last person I spoke with just didn't want to help me.

Now, hopefully I finally get it...
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Posted 6/26/2019 8:24 PM
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Tracy - RE: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

I have Tracy's personal email, and have been in contact with her. She has landed on her feet at a parts center in another state, but is not set up for internet or out of state sales.

I told her that we were discussing how she is missed, and she thanked us for thinking of her.
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Posted 6/27/2019 11:12 AM
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RE: Replacement for oediscountparts.com?

Indeed, she was the best
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