eBay rocks

[SMOKEU]

This thread is like the gift that keeps on giving.

[speeding_ant]

Back on topic - can't wait for this front fender from eBay, the most convenient and cheapest option I found for this particular item.




*Strolls off to the nearest local bike shop to find a helmet for the wife to be*

[SMOKEU]

*Strolls off to the nearest local bike shop to find a helmet for the wife to be*

Then when you find a nice helmet that fits, buy it online from the USA. Trololololol.

[speeding_ant]

Then when you find a nice helmet that fits, buy it online from the USA. Trololololol.

Oh you.

I know how to ask for discounts, shouldn't be that bad

[307a]

Second that eBay rocks.

[speeding_ant]

Have to say, this site rocks too: http://dx.com/

Check out their Cree LED flashlights.

[Coldrider]

I had the luxury of going to a local bikeshop to buy some kevlar jeans, advertised in the NZ bike magazines and this dealer is a agent, they had to order some in for me, fair enough they can't stock everything and anything in all the sizes, options, so, two weeks later, nothing.
I'll give the a third week, after that they can close down for all I care and i'll buy what I like, where i like.

[ducatilover]

dealextreme is a neat site
I use www.c2345.com for a bit of crap, the translations are fucked and it's not too fun to navigate, but it has more or less everything on it

[Coldrider]

Then when you find a nice helmet that fits, buy it online from the USA. Trololololol.

oh and I want one of those yet to be released in NZ shoei GT Air helmets, same dealer has that agency.

[Mungatoke Mad]

And you, sir, are a fuckwit who cannot substantiate a claim yet doesn't have the backbone to admit being wrong, let alone apologise.

So far you seem to be the biggest fuckwiT know it all telling every1 how it is will be or should be as you see it
well time to make my Flea Bay purchase fill out me dole papers & prepare 4 Y2K

[Coolz]

Another take on it is that by buying off the American sites we are suporting their economy. Which is a good thing as we all know what happens to us when their economy is in trouble.

[Brian d marge]

The inflexibilities of kiwi business. :-)
Times change , motorcycles are entertainment competing with video rentals and cheap jap cars
If u ain't doing track days or MX days or charity rides ..a few bikes on the side and if u are really lucky a workshop breaking even .......bye ,
Just a random thought , what do u want , I'll get it for u on eBay backed by my knowledge , I'll look after your bike , all you do is rock up and ride it

And that's just an idea,,,,,
Or how about I get the spares from Honda after a two week wait and add 40 % min to the Honda price ( actually very reasonable the spares book gives u the price)
And u can pick it up when it arrives if we ring u

Stephen
Go eBay ....

[gammaguy]

The inflexibilities of kiwi business. :-)
Times change , motorcycles are entertainment competing with video rentals and cheap jap cars
If u ain't doing track days or MX days or charity rides ..a few bikes on the side and if u are really lucky a workshop breaking even .......bye ,
Just a random thought , what do u want , I'll get it for u on eBay backed by my knowledge , I'll look after your bike , all you do is rock up and ride it

And that's just an idea,,,,,
Or how about I get the spares from Honda after a two week wait and add 40 % min to the Honda price ( actually very reasonable the spares book gives u the price)
And u can pick it up when it arrives if we ring u

Stephen
Go eBay ....

Precisely....

[SMOKEU]

DX is great. I buy my stuff off there and hustle it here. Got to love n00bs who don't know how to use a computer.

[imdying]

Better prices, better service, faster delivery, why wouldn't you buy overseas...

Let us deal with Madness' main piece of propaganda.... If we don't buy local, there will be no bike shops left. That is a fallacy. There will always be bike shops, as there will always be a market. Yes, that portion of the market might only be small enough to support one shop, but so fucking what? If that's all the market can support, then so be it. The weak will always perish. Those unable or unwilling to adapt, will perish.

The only people killing the NZ motorcycle after market sales are the importers. Their predatory pricing, unwillingness to even special order particular parts/models, lackadaisical attitude to delivery times, and blatant profiteering is what's making the dealer unprofitable.

Now according to somebody at the top of the NZ food chain at a (the?) major parts/accessories importer, this is being done on purpose. Apparently once they have killed off the local distributors (i.e. the local dealers, the people that push their product), they are planning to rebirth as an online wholesaler selling to the public. Apparently similar to what Australia have been doing?