I wanted a dark visor for my Shark helmet

[Damantis]

$119 for a peice of tinted plastic via northern distributors ( or more accurately, one of their dealers. )

Now, I realise that it's a technologically advanced, eye protection accessory meeting an approved standard of manufacture and material composition. And I realise that paying what the bike shop pays before marking it up is a big ask in such a consumer market. And I realise that we should all buy locally so our GST can go towards free contraception for the stupid and such things, not to mention keeping New Zealanders employed ( for less and less wages etc )... But I got one on Amazon for $43 NZD.

The fucking SHIPPING is another $50!!! Even so, saved over $20 so am happy enough. Just gotta wait for the postal service? to lose / deliver it yet.

The real issue is, why is something less than half the price there, than it is here? Maybe those who would sell it to us for twice the price think we are stupid? I may have only made a small saving, but it's the principle of getting something for what it's worth in what is essentially a global market instead of what I'm expected to believe it is worth in a bike shop here.

[FJRider]

As long as you're always home by dark ... you'll be fine ...

[2Seat_Terror]

Just been through and did exactly the same thing. Arrived no problem.

Doubly frustrating when I got the helmet itself, with clear visor, for $200 (on sale, admittedly).

One must accept that this is the way it is. If you're willing to be patient and wait a week or three for delivery, there are savings to be made.

[nzmikey]

Use the Search function ======> that way we have covered this alot .... sadly

[Mom]

The real issue is, why is something less than half the price there, than it is here? Maybe those who would sell it to us for twice the price think we are stupid? I may have only made a small saving, but it's the principle of getting something for what it's worth in what is essentially a global market instead of what I'm expected to believe it is worth in a bike shop here.

You use the term global market, and it is one that we hear more and more. You need to stop thinking $$$ as a complete bottom line in making decisions to purchase gear/parts/blah/blah. For those that dont know what blah/blah is, I will affix my account details to this message, for a one time payment of $20,219.36 i will happily explain the first blah, the rest by negotiation.

Yes, you can make savings by purchasing online via an overseas internet store. Yes, I have done so and saved. Mind, I did that after buying something on TM and getting told porkies, resulting in a $15 waste of my money, but something my son thought was a bit of alright, so I did not complain too loudly. Please, please remember that our local stores are also trying to compete in a global market. Thay are also governed by how much they pay, and are allowed and expected to make a reasonable margin for their trouble.

Surely you dont begrudge a bloke a living just because he owns a motorcycle shop? Shop around by all means, be vocal in telling your local shop why you did not buy from them, but dont think you have won anything by saving $20 on a purchase. Hit up the distributors for a better deal, support your local shop.

Yes global market, but also yes to local small/med/large bike shops staying in business.

[RideLife]

I have some Shark replacement VZ30 visors available still. (if anyone needs one in a hurry)
Clear or Dark. $90 including freight.
Quality English made 'Bob Heath' visors.

Racey.

[Damantis]

Just been through and did exactly the same thing. Arrived no problem.

Doubly frustrating when I got the helmet itself, with clear visor, for $200 (on sale, admittedly).

One must accept that this is the way it is. If you're willing to be patient and wait a week or three for delivery, there are savings to be made.

Got my S650 on special from Cycletreads for $199 but couldn't stomach another 119 for an extra visor at the time as I had abudget of $300 for a helmet and was determined to stick to it. A dark visor is so much better on bright days, esp in winter when the sun can sit pretty low in the sky. Will always take the clear one out with me if I expect to be out till after sunset though!

[Damantis]

You use the term global market, and it is one that we hear more and more. You need to stop thinking $$$ as a complete bottom line in making decisions to purchase gear/parts/blah/blah. For those that dont know what blah/blah is, I will affix my account details to this message, for a one time payment of $20,219.36 i will happily explain the first blah, the rest by negotiation.

Yes, you can make savings by purchasing online via an overseas internet store. Yes, I have done so and saved. Mind, I did that after buying something on TM and getting told porkies, resulting in a $15 waste of my money, but something my son thought was a bit of alright, so I did not complain too loudly. Please, please remember that our local stores are also trying to compete in a global market. Thay are also governed by how much they pay, and are allowed and expected to make a reasonable margin for their trouble.

Surely you dont begrudge a bloke a living just because he owns a motorcycle shop? Shop around by all means, be vocal in telling your local shop why you did not buy from them, but dont think you have won anything by saving $20 on a purchase. Hit up the distributors for a better deal, support your local shop.

Yes global market, but also yes to local small/med/large bike shops staying in business.

I've tried asking distributors for a better deal on things before. Unless you are very matey with someone in the warehouse, they don't wanna know you. If they wanted to run a factory shop, they'd have an outlet at Dress-Mart. lol.
The motorcycle shops will always get my business for things like servicing, tyres and stuff I can't do myself ( most mechanical things, in fact ) I actually saved $76 on this visor and was happy to pay another $50 for freight to still come out ahead. It's the huge difference in cost of the item that pissed me off enough to go to the extra trouble to save $20. Dunno if that makes any sense or not, but it's probably more of a pride thing?

[Katman]

Do you complain to your local pub for putting a mark-up on the piss you buy?

[Damantis]

Do you complain to your local pub for putting a mark-up on the piss you buy?

Alcohol is for people who aren't funny without it.

[nzspokes]

The fucking SHIPPING is another $50!!!

How do you think the distributer gets it to nz?

[Katman]

Alcohol is for people who aren't funny without it.

What about your local dairy?

[Katman]

What about your local fish and chip shop?

[Katman]

What about your local chemist?

[jellywrestler]

I've tried asking distributors for a better deal on things before. Unless you are very matey with someone in the warehouse, they don't wanna know you. If they wanted to run a factory shop, they'd have an outlet at Dress-Mart. lol.
The motorcycle shops will always get my business for things like servicing, tyres and stuff I can't do myself ( most mechanical things, in fact ) I actually saved $76 on this visor and was happy to pay another $50 for freight to still come out ahead. It's the huge difference in cost of the item that pissed me off enough to go to the extra trouble to save $20. Dunno if that makes any sense or not, but it's probably more of a pride thing?

yep and you'll be the first to whine when you urgently need one for a weekend ride and they don't have any in the country cause nobody buys them here.

also hope you've get the right one cause if you have to send it back and get another there's going to be a wee freight bill and then i can't wait to see your thread.