This would be one of those tools were I would spend the money on buying the best quality and not cheepo stuff
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Shopping list for 2013 track season
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And support a local shop for once.
Why? For a simple mechanical tool, it either does the job or doesn't.
I spent more than 1500 after tax with a couple local shops for the last couple of months, for things such as a master cylinder, brake lines, brake pads, accessories, tire irons, racing brake fluid, rim protectors, clutch components, engine covers.... what do you mean "for once", what did you buy?
Also, when it makes sense I'd choose the local shop. But I've been quiet until now with all this "supporting local shops" thing---it's my money, I earn it with hard labor, and I don't see any sane reason to spend more at a local shop with my money if I can get something for cheaper elsewhere. This is BS...these local shops ain't gonna "sponsor" my track days, are they?! lol
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Ya it's just your chain, what's the worst that can happen?
I can move from point A to point B on a horse, or I can do the same in a 200 thousand dollar exotic car. End result is the same. But probably there's more in this that can go wrong, if so, I'd like to learn, I admit I probably don't have a clue.
No, but they will help your *** out if you need parts/help trackside.
Makes sense, no?
Once you establish a relationship with local shops, you'll get better prices which is sometimes cheaper than what you can get across the border.
It's not a matter of what I bought, I was just noticing you buy a lot from south of the border which is ok, I do it too but only if I'm saving hundreds of dollars. I'm not going to start a pissing match of who has spent more money this winter but we'll just say I'm just a BIT ahead of you.
I have the Motion Pro jumbo chain tool. It was a lot more than $25. Cheap chain tools tend to work only a few times before breaking, and sometimes not even once.
I have no experience with that particular tool so I don't know for sure if its junk... But the price would suggest that it is. I know that if I avoid abusing my MP Jumbo it will last me the rest of my life.
mma01
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I'll add that if its going to break, it will do so the day before a track day, right after all local stores are closed.
In my experience, chain tools are one of those things where it doesnt pay to cheap out.
DownUnder
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So if you dont personally know someone that works there they will just plain rip you off? My money goes to whoever has the pest price for the part im after.
If you get ripped off, it's your fault, not theirs.
Do your homework and find out what's the average going rate for parts, etc.
Then simply ask any local shops to match the price or come as close to it as possible.
The first time I dealt with Tony @ BSR, I simply asked if he can help me with the price and he did.
Same things with Dave @ Competition Cycle, he gave me rock bottom prices on any parts I ever bought/ordered from him and they were cheaper than what I could get down south.
I have since continued to deal with both shops and don't bother getting anything from the states.
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Unfortunately there are cases where a Canadian shops "rock bottom" is higher than US online retail. I've had shops show me their cost on products (on their computer, the info customers aren't supposed to see) that were higher than what I would pay over the border. I try to support local, and smaller shops when I can, but like you guys said, if I'm saving hundreds elsewhere, there really is no choice.
Back to the specific point: how does purchasing a riveting tool from a local shop helps establishing a relationship for better prices with them? For all I know, I'm usually just a numerical Client ID number in their systems when I shop online.
Here is a complete list of the things I bought south of the border:
- an used android phone with a broken screen
- a used clutch cover
- a used caliper
- a fairing stay (discontinued model not sold anywhere else, got it for dirt cheap)
- chain and sprockets---this is the only one that I could have probably sourced here for similar price.
Amen to that.
...and they probably hated being extorted like that for giving up their profit just to make you shop there.. Not having profit on their sale to you is the opposite of what "supporting the local shops" means.
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Lol...
They're not forced to do anything, it's not like I walked in and put a gun to their head.
They're just smart enough to make some profit vs none.
It's ok if you're cheap, I understand.
I'd rather be cheap than stupid
Also, these local dealers are probably making more profit altogether out of me than you. I don't ask them to lower their prices, when I buy---they get the profit. If you're asking for price match all the time on bigger items, then shop for small stuff at regular price, I doubt you can call yourself a "local shops supporter".
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I don't ask for a price match on every item, since most are priced very close to US pricing.
I'm not trying to convince you to buy locally, I'm just trying to show you that the difference (for the most part) is minimal.
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