Save The Pennies!

[geswek]

So, every one likes saving a goo buck here and there.

At what point do you say "HELL NO" and buy your stuff online?

I'm finding myself at a cross road -- buy the parts online and save couple hundred; or let the speed shop supply it and thus "warranty it". However, they're warranty is nothing more than mine--calling the manufacturer and saying "WTF?"

Gah; I'm talking a couple hundred here--I know they're marking up to make a profit but unfortunately I rather just buy it online and pay them for the labor.

 

[jomc111]

I would just buy online,  there still making money off you for install so you dont have to feel bad for not supporting local business and you have a little more $ for the next random thing you want to buy

 

[geswek]

Yeah, I'm in that boat.

I want to support them, but at same time, I don't want to pay outrageous prices either.

 

[4DRHTRD]

I always supply parts and have the shop do labor, I'm cheap that way.

 

[mjhpadi]

Deal with this all the time with scuba gear...be straight with them and discuss it with the shop.  Tell them straight up what you can get it for on-line...let them decide whether they want to compete or pass on it.

 

[SoCalSHO]

^^^^This^^^^^

 

[DJE624]

With my springs, for example, I got a good deal online and a great install and alignment price thanks to Mike and his buddies.