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78SilveradoSWB · 07-06-2003, 01:18 AM

Here is something I learned today. I was looking for some new Dayco Top Cog belts through PartsAmerica.com, which serves Shucks, Checkers, & Kragen. Prices were $8.49 for the alternator & power steering belts and $10.99 for a total of $27.97 and I can place my order, then pickup at my local Shucks Auto Supply, as the system showed them in stock. Rather than ordering online, I just went down to the store. As the clerk processed the sale, the total came to $39. I said WHOA! I told him the price was way less online & why the difference. He said online prices are cheaper because they are trying to promote online sales. He asked if I still wanted them. I said no, I'll just go home and place the order online and come back and pick up the same belts, only $12 cheaper. He should have just said, you don't have to do that, we'll honor that price, but he didn't. Oh Brother!

gchemist · 07-06-2003, 01:47 AM

Interesting. I may try that at my local store. Especially when I spend $100 or more for maintenance parts on both my trucks.

Thanks for the info.

78SilveradoSWB · 07-06-2003, 02:34 PM

If I know I am going to my local Shucks for parts, I'll just buy online and an hour later pick it up and save $$$'s. Belts cost me $27.97 for all 3 belts vs. $39 if I bought in person.

07-06-2003, 01:18 AM	#1
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Ordering Online Through PartsAmerica.com Here is something I learned today. I was looking for some new Dayco Top Cog belts through PartsAmerica.com, which serves Shucks, Checkers, & Kragen. Prices were $8.49 for the alternator & power steering belts and $10.99 for a total of $27.97 and I can place my order, then pickup at my local Shucks Auto Supply, as the system showed them in stock. Rather than ordering online, I just went down to the store. As the clerk processed the sale, the total came to $39. I said WHOA! I told him the price was way less online & why the difference. He said online prices are cheaper because they are trying to promote online sales. He asked if I still wanted them. I said no, I'll just go home and place the order online and come back and pick up the same belts, only $12 cheaper. He should have just said, you don't have to do that, we'll honor that price, but he didn't. Oh Brother! __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-06-2003, 01:47 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Interesting. I may try that at my local store. Especially when I spend $100 or more for maintenance parts on both my trucks. Thanks for the info. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-06-2003, 02:34 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	If I know I am going to my local Shucks for parts, I'll just buy online and an hour later pick it up and save $$$'s. Belts cost me $27.97 for all 3 belts vs. $39 if I bought in person. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

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