06-07-12, 02:33 PM
(06-07-12, 01:27 AM)imax link Wrote: I'm a great believer in supporting local businesses and don't usually mind if it's a little more expensive than buying online for the personal touch and ease of nipping down the road instead of the hassle of emails, phone calls, missing delivery slots and return postage if something goes wrong. However, I'm looking at getting some hard luggage (Givi) and the price difference is ridiculous. For the cost of the 46 litre box from the dealer, I can get a 55 litre + backrest online!!
So, should there come a point when the additional cost of a local shop becomes too great to keep your business or should we support local businesses at all costs?
I nearly always use a local shop. The only time recently is buying replacement visors/pinlocks where I go online.
Last year I got a Yamaha topbox and rack for £200 from my local Yamaha dealer, they knocked of £30 without me asking as I'm a regular customer. The topbox is made by Givi as far as I understand. What bike is it for?