Thanks, Frank. You're right, of course. However, those who see that control coming and allow it to happen, must be happy to accept the consequences.
Parts fail
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Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
You're spot-on, Cormanus. We have a situation here in the UK with regards to chemists (drug stores?). On-line businesses are desperately trying to lure patients who have repeat prescriptions, so that medication is delivered by post, straight to their door. But the superficial appeal of this (not having to go out to fetch meds) is far outweighed by the resulting loss of local chemists when they go bankrupt. Who do you go to locally for 'ordinary' products and advice?
The same applies to small, local dealerships, now almost extinct here in the UK.
The same applies to small, local dealerships, now almost extinct here in the UK.
emptysea
Road warrior
Don’t these brick and mortar shops have telephones? If they can order the part and you want to support them, but you don’t want to waste a trip, phone first.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
Bazbro, my prescription drug benefits are paid by my U.S. employer. For recurring medications, it is required that I order generic and use the mail order service (90 day supply), otherwise they won't pay for the prescription. It's actually very convenient. We've had this model in the U.S. for many years. For one-time prescriptions, we can use our local pharmacy.
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Thanks, LR.
Our meds here in the UK are completely free for everyone (if you're over 60, disabled, young person, on benefits/welfare, etc. -
) but my point is that our pharmacies get paid by the government (NHS) for dispensing these prescriptions. If that is taken away from them, many will not be able to remain in business. Then there will be NO local pharmacy to get other meds from!
So support your local business (providing they're not ripping you off!) or lose 'em.
Our meds here in the UK are completely free for everyone (if you're over 60, disabled, young person, on benefits/welfare, etc. -
) but my point is that our pharmacies get paid by the government (NHS) for dispensing these prescriptions. If that is taken away from them, many will not be able to remain in business. Then there will be NO local pharmacy to get other meds from!So support your local business (providing they're not ripping you off!) or lose 'em.
peterbaron
Road warrior
+1^^Bazbro_imp said:Thanks, LR.
Our meds here in the UK are completely free for everyone (if you're over 60, disabled, young person, on benefits/welfare, etc. -
So support your local business (providing they're not ripping you off!) or lose 'em.
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
+1^^ + two !!peterbaron_imp said:+1^^Bazbro_imp said:Thanks, LR.
Our meds here in the UK are completely free for everyone (if you're over 60, disabled, young person, on benefits/welfare, etc. -
So support your local business (providing they're not ripping you off!) or lose 'em.
jtopiso_imp
Been there
There is also another factor: sometimes, the same shop has different price for online and on-site.Olyrider_imp said:
If you are at their shop, you have already choosen them, so they will charge their cost plus their standard margin. When you are searching online, that marging has to compete with every other online-shop in the world, so price is usually quite less.
Go and check the price of a courier to send a parcel from a "DHL" shop, and then go online and check their price in a "courier compare" site: you will find huge differences!
Charlie Bravo_imp
Road warrior
Thread starter
I shopped for the brake pads on-line, and it was not a smooth experience. "These pads may not fit your motorcycle" seemed to pop up a lot. I ended up going back to Del Amo MS and ordering parts. At least this way if they're not the right ones, I can return them without too much hassle.
My Aprilia I sold was a Shiver. An OK bike, but I wouldn't buy another one.
My Aprilia I sold was a Shiver. An OK bike, but I wouldn't buy another one.
Charlie Bravo_imp
Road warrior
Thread starter
So I buy the pads, pay for them up front. No word for some days. I call them, "where's my pads?" They have to check, will call back. Two hours later, still no call back, i call them again. Explain myself all over again, this guy will check. On hold for a while, he finally comes back. Oh, sorry, your stuff was sent to the wrong store. Our truck will bring them to the local store, but not until next week. It's a wonder these guys can stay in bizness! All this for a consumable part you'd think they would keep in stock.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
That stinks. You have a lot more patience than I do!
Charlie Bravo_imp
Road warrior
Thread starter
Next chapter. Get a call from the dealer this Tuesday morning. Someone dropped the ball, missed the truck, went to sleep at the wheel, something, but my parts were not there today. Maybe tomorrow, cross your fingers. Tomorrow is ride to work day for me, so I will swing by on way home to pick them up, hopefully.
Bazbro_imp
Road warrior
Good luck with that, Chas. A pity there's not a competing dealer nearby.
Charlie Bravo_imp
Road warrior
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Next chapter. I stop by the dealer to get my brake pads. The guy apologizes all over himself for the f*ck up. No sweat, I say, sh!t happens. He puts the little bags on the counter and is doing something on his computer. I pick up the bags. Those are the rears, he says. OK. I pick up the other bag. I don't want to open it, but I'm working it around in my hand and can tell, there's only two pads in here. Where's the other pads, I ask the guy. What other pads? Dude, I said, Honda CB1100, dual discs in the front! Four pads! Oh, he says, I'm sorry! I didn't realize you wanted two sets. Man, I said, who changes only one set of pads?!?! I had assumed there were four pads when I paid, since the front pads were 80 bucks, and the rear was 55 bucks. You know about assume, right? I was so mad I cancelled the order. Back to square one.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Man, that is just p poor service. Dont know that I would bother giving them a second chance.
Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Order them on-line. Is a fair amount cheaper.
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
Gee, that's too bad. A lost opportunity to justify their existence.
Charlie Bravo_imp
Road warrior
Thread starter
Update: Back to HB Honda. I was just going to order the pads, but, lo and behold, they have them in stock! Too bitchin'! Of course, they're OEM. $$$$$. OK, give 'em to me. I take them in hand, and leave. Now I just have to put them on. This is where I wish I had a lift. I could ride out to my BIL's house. He has a lift, and pretty much every tool known to mankind, and knows how to use them, too. Maybe I'll do that. I don't like to work on the floor, but we'll see.
the Ferret
Road warrior
I just ordered oem F&R pads today (forgot to replenish my stock after last time I changed them). Will see how long it takes for them to get here.
LongRanger_imp
Road warrior
I was very impressed with how simple and easy it was to pull the calipers and change the pads on my CB. No hassle whatsoever. The manufacturer of my German bikes (Italian brakes) should take notice.
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