Bike parts/accessories/apparel and ebay

**manwithav8** · 23rd August 2007, 21:53

this would strike up such interest so quick....

Ok I am newish to the bike scene so striking up a relationship with local shops isn't as easy as the snap of a finger...

After spending $800 for two jackets and two pairs of gloves when we could have paid half the price for the same items off ebay then of course one will seriously look at buying elsewhere.

While the shop doesn't owe us any favours and can't always give a good deal then so be it, I will find my own deal...If they can't knock a little off the price to even try and keep my custom, why should I shop there?

**Katman** · 23rd August 2007, 21:59

Originally Posted by Hitcher

The thread's about buying/importing stuff from overseas. What the fuck are you talking about?

I'm talking about certain products that are available to NZ outlets (from the NZ registered agent) at a greatly reduced rate (on special) that can either be sold at the normal RRP or at a reduced price based on the cost price. I'll ask again - WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU ON ABOUT!

**manwithav8** · 23rd August 2007, 22:04

it's all good and well you talking of these registered agents and special prices because you obviously know people in the loop that can help you out...
But when your like me that as just started getting your gear and rather new to the scene, then what you know and what you can get cheap does not work for me..

**yod** · 23rd August 2007, 22:06

i bought 2 helmets off ebay for nz$600 - over here they would have been $1000 - cant argue with that....

**Hitcher** · 23rd August 2007, 22:07

Originally Posted by katman

I'm talking about certain products that are available to NZ outlets (from the NZ registered agent) at a greatly reduced rate (on special) that can either be sold at the normal RRP or at a reduced price based on the cost price. I'll ask again - WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU ON ABOUT!

I'm still missing the relevance of what you're trying to say in the context of this thread. And you win. Your expletive is bigger than mine.

**manwithav8** · 23rd August 2007, 22:09

just read a thread about a biker down and KATMAN is in there shooting off his mouth how it means nothing to him...
He obviously has a bee in his bonnet and likes to be a first class prick.....

**Katman** · 23rd August 2007, 22:13

Fuck, why do I bother!

**Katman** · 23rd August 2007, 22:15

Go fuck yourself v8power.

**manwithav8** · 23rd August 2007, 22:19

and the wolf is exposed.....

You sure are grumpy tonight mate. I don't like to read about biker down etc either because it just puts the willies up me in the fact it could be about me one day....

As for the shopping outside of NZ, dude if you can get your deals thats cool, I can't at this point and time due to not knowing anyone in the circle...

**Katman** · 23rd August 2007, 22:22

Has a clue for you v8. I get products at good prices - AND PASS THEM ONTO MY CUSTOMERS AT GOOD PRICES. Fuck me, some people need it spelt out.

**manwithav8** · 23rd August 2007, 22:25

would have been easier for you to PM me right from the start with your position and what you can do.

**Ocean1** · 23rd August 2007, 22:29

I'm not up with the play on what constitutes a non-parallel-importing (tangential?) distributor / retailer. With whom are these local suppliers registered? How does this protect their trade? I'd have thought it near impossible to regulate the commercial aspects of such an arrangement. More to the point, if a distance-to-market of roughly half the circumference of the planet isn't protection enough surely that indicates a retailer so protected is seriously in need of competition.

**BIGBOSSMAN** · 23rd August 2007, 23:09

I've bought crash bungs (2nd hand ex U.S.), a tool kit (2nd hand ex UK) and various OEM fairing parts/bolts/washers etc via Ebay.
Paypal seems to work very well, and there aren't the huge bank charges referred to by Jim2.
But as always, Caveat Emptor - there is always a risk that you'll get shafted...

**sefer** · 23rd August 2007, 23:19

Originally Posted by Jim2

The Milk analogy doesn't work at all, and I've NEVER paid retail for bike gear or accessories. Try striking up a relationship with people at a shop instead of wandering in and going "Gimme" and then getting annoyed when you get a frosty response.

But really why should you have to be part of some little 'club' (people known to the owner/salesperson) to get a good price on something? You can really look at that as anyone not in this little club is actually getting over charged couldn't you?

However, really the only reason I'm posting is to mention I was in the states a few months back and discovered (much to my annoyment) that there is no longer a surface mail option, the cheapest postage option is airmail, which builds in cost pretty quickly, so those bigger items are probably no longer an option.

**ynot slow** · 24th August 2007, 07:59

As Jim2 says,if you need gear or parts ask thee dealer,I went and got my gear from dealer and once all items were ready to purchase was told normally xxx,cash price is xxx,shit I was on holiday at the time.

And I agree go into local shop and ask them first,if you're not satisfied with their prices ask if they can do better,if they can't then check overseas,also not everyone has a credit card for offshore trading.

My case was for set of tyres,checked out variety around Taranaki and NZ,even cycletreds, and my local dealer was still the cheapest fitted.Cycletreds were about the same price but without freight or fitting.