pilot powers

[Dog Loaf]

hey guys

simple post

got a quote for 2 pilot powers fited balanced for 450

is that a good deal or not????
cheers

[DRKSIDE]

Where'd you get that quote cos i have a quote for the same tyres fitted and balanced for $519 at Total Motobike and accessories.

[Desmo]

Yeah, I need a new rear within a week.
Where from?
And yes Damo, you can...

[DRKSIDE]

I wuv you

[lee]

I wuv you
[/b]

ehehehe. damo loves sloppy seconds. huhuhu.

[109Rider]

Thats sounds like a great price to me. Where is it?

[Bulbous]

yeah, best quote i have had is for my last set for $440 fitted and balanced.......

[chief wiggum]

my last lot were $290 rear and $215 front. but i got em for $215. cos i won the purchase price of the rear back

[Jono]

thats cheap...

[brendon_zx]

yeah thats a good qoute... thats what i paid

[Barfridge]

good, $480 was the best I could do, about 6 months ago

[DRKSIDE]

I think im getting ripped off. But seeing as i have $150 of Total Motorbike vouchers i still think im getting an ok deal

[Jono]

I think im getting ripped off. But seeing as i have $150 of Total Motorbike vouchers i still think im getting an ok deal
[/b]

your not getting ripped off... your just getting charged RRP with fitting thrown in... so ya still win...

i ask the people that always get a cheaper price... do you do that at all shops or just bike shops? ie do you walk into woolies and buy some milk and get to the counter and say, whats the best price? then walk out to coles and do the same thing?

[Ice]

i ask the people that always get a cheaper price... do you do that at all shops or just bike shops? ie do you walk into woolies and buy some milk and get to the counter and say, whats the best price? then walk out to coles and do the same thing?
[/b]

As a matter of fact, Jono... I have been known to get grocery items cheaper too.

But since I don't usually get quoted $500 for milk - I don't find the urge to get a better deal quite as strong.

[bladebabe]

ie do you walk into woolies and buy some milk and get to the counter and say, whats the best price? then walk out to coles and do the same thing?
[/b]

Nope because I look in the brochures first to see who has milk on special
But I do try and find the best price for items for my bike and car.
I don't always go the cheapest option either, it depends on the customer service I am given !

[shmoo]

i ask the people that always get a cheaper price... do you do that at all shops or just bike shops? ie do you walk into woolies and buy some milk and get to the counter and say, whats the best price? then walk out to coles and do the same thing?
[/b]

Why should you pay more than you have to?

I mean, some of the prices listed here make for a significant saving if you shop around.

[Barfridge]

If I was buying $500 worth of milk, I'd be asking for a discount

[Dog Loaf]

ah sweet

yeah it was at mcollach suzuki in vic park
might take it up

i dunno wether it is cos i got my bike just serviced there or thats the normal price

[brendon_zx]

yep thats where i got mine done...$450... very happy with McCullochs.

[Woodzzter]

I think as a "walk in off the street deal" that is pretty good. Trying to get the best deal for every item you buy from umpteen different stores is not always the best way to get cheap gear.

*** EDIT: Removed prices as am waiting for a response from forum mods on price postings. ***

I front and rear Pilot Powers fitted to my R1 for a bit less than that and got a front Pilot Power fitted to the gf's ZX6 at the start of the year and pretty cheap as well. I have no idea what they go for currently but have seen nothing posted here that is as cheap as I paid..

One difference is that I don't shop around much for prices and always deal with one of 2 shops (Usually depending on which one has stock when I walk in to buy it). If you find a shop and stick with it instead of always shopping around at different stores for the best price then you will probably come out way in front in the long run.

I have bought numerous items cheaper than some of the group buys that get posted simply through being a regular customer, getting to know people behind the counter and also having them know that when I am looking to buy something - I will go back to them without first shopping around for the best price.