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Message: [QUOTE="jsned, post: 617188, member: 18524"] I had a very big list of parts to be bought, no rush, I got a quote from one of those factory warehouses listed in the back of Dirtbike mag. supposedly all OEM parts, $$450, called my local dealer same list $690. I really wanted to give my local guy the business but no way was I going to pay that difference. I was really hesitant at first but I thought why not give him a chance. I called him back and told him what price I got from that place and gave him the phone number so he could verify it. He kind of got mad and at first I felt bad but then I said to him hey, you can either try to come close or I will go elsewhere, and why should I feel bad. He said he would see what he could do and he got to within $50 which I had decided was close enough to go with him. Then after I told him to go ahead and order it he says " but dont expect this ever again, I dont owe you anything" so I told him to forget it. I think there is a difference with a motorcycle shop and Walmart. Walmart is almost always cheaper shops are almost always higher. I think if it wasnt for internet (or what ever new form of retail comes along) it would be a bad thing for all of us. When I make a big purchase (video camera, TV,) I dont just go to Walmart and buy it, I have started comparing on the internet first. Everyday things it is a matter of conveinence as much as price IMO. :thumb: That incident was 4 years ago, I recently had the same scenerio except this time I went in face to face. Same shop same guy (owner of it) this time he didnt even hesitate. He even matched the price. While in the shop I bought a shirt for my daughter and a set of tie downs that I know I could have got cheaper but I was happy with the visit so I bought them. Two weeks later I bought a XR70 from him. :thumb: [/QUOTE]

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