- Nov 25, 1999
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Today, I went to buy a battery for my wifes VStar Silverado. An internet dealer had the battery for $55 with free shipping. I decided to check out the local dealerships, see if they had it in stock and pay 10% more + tax to have it today. Well, was I surprised. Local dealer had the battery, same part number as the internet dealer, $130 + tax! I was absolutely shocked.
I like to support my local shops but I'm not an idiot. Even for the convenience of having it the same day, more than double the price is outrageous. I would have paid 25% + tax more to have it today but not more that 100% more + tax.
I'll order the part online and have it by next weekend and use the difference to ride somewhere!
I like to support my local shops but I'm not an idiot. Even for the convenience of having it the same day, more than double the price is outrageous. I would have paid 25% + tax more to have it today but not more that 100% more + tax.
I'll order the part online and have it by next weekend and use the difference to ride somewhere!