Canadians look here!!!
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03-05-2007, 10:34 PM
#22
03-05-2007, 10:36 PM
#23
04-02-2007, 06:29 PM
RE: Canadians look here!!!
AlthoughI appreciate the concerns about the difference in pricing between the US and Canada, without including all the other costs mentioned above (shipping, etc), you're not making an accurate statement. We're not exactly getting ripped off. Are we paying too much? Yes! But blame it on the exchange rate, rising shipping costs, duty (most parts are made in Taiwan, so there is duty charged to Deeley's, who in turn up the price to the dealer).
Look at the price of the bikes and how much they have dropped in Canada, while still going up in the US. If the US dollar regains it's strength (which it will) then the Harleys in Canada will go back up in price. So that means if you bought one recently, you will come out ahead when this happens. In 2003 a RK Classic cost $28,099; the 2007 version will cost you $ 21,919. Neither Deeleys or Harley were under any obligation to lower the prices when the US dollar dropped (thank you George W), but they did. I didn't see any of the car makers lower their prices, so maybe we aren't getting such a bad deal after all.
Look at the price of the bikes and how much they have dropped in Canada, while still going up in the US. If the US dollar regains it's strength (which it will) then the Harleys in Canada will go back up in price. So that means if you bought one recently, you will come out ahead when this happens. In 2003 a RK Classic cost $28,099; the 2007 version will cost you $ 21,919. Neither Deeleys or Harley were under any obligation to lower the prices when the US dollar dropped (thank you George W), but they did. I didn't see any of the car makers lower their prices, so maybe we aren't getting such a bad deal after all.
#24
04-02-2007, 07:47 PM
RE: Canadians look here!!!
I have never paid duty on any motorcycle part. Clothes , helmets and non PARTS are not duty free, if over $50.00. I have gotten ALL my parts from e-bay or a custom builder friend in California. Paid at least 1/2 the cost of parts up here. They want $39.00for a temp dipstick up here and $19.00 at the dealer in the states and $9.99. from e-bay for the same part... THE ONLY THINGI BUY FROM THE DEALER Is THIER SPORTRANS FLUID, OR UNDER $20.00 ITEMS .. Mark...
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05-08-2007, 02:48 AM
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RE: Canadians look here!!!
Verygood reading in this thread!!! I have been doing Ebay purchases for some time now not HD related as well as online purchases too. The waiting game sometimes is a pain when it comes to mail but the savings are well worth it. Just the other day I got a bill from UPS for something... not sure what it was for as i have recieved alot of items lately. Gonna have to pay more attention I guess
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#27
05-09-2007, 06:51 AM
RE: Canadians look here!!!
I was amazed at the mark up in edmonton at the harley shop.I owned a honda and they are just as bad.Buy all your aftermarket stuff in the US and ship thru the post office.Ive spent over 7 grand on bike parts and have always saved bigtime over what any dealer will charge me for the same parts.
Ive used JPcycles and cruisercustomizing alot.Also EBAY is great if you dont mind searching for stuff.
Ive used JPcycles and cruisercustomizing alot.Also EBAY is great if you dont mind searching for stuff.
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05-12-2007, 08:12 PM
#29
05-21-2007, 02:58 AM
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RE: Canadians look here!!!
ORIGINAL: Sam
AlthoughI appreciate the concerns about the difference in pricing between the US and Canada, without including all the other costs mentioned above (shipping, etc), you're not making an accurate statement. We're not exactly getting ripped off. Are we paying too much? Yes! But blame it on the exchange rate, rising shipping costs, duty (most parts are made in Taiwan, so there is duty charged to Deeley's, who in turn up the price to the dealer).
Look at the price of the bikes and how much they have dropped in Canada, while still going up in the US. If the US dollar regains it's strength (which it will) then the Harleys in Canada will go back up in price. So that means if you bought one recently, you will come out ahead when this happens. In 2003 a RK Classic cost $28,099; the 2007 version will cost you $ 21,919. Neither Deeleys or Harley were under any obligation to lower the prices when the US dollar dropped (thank you George W), but they did. I didn't see any of the car makers lower their prices, so maybe we aren't getting such a bad deal after all.
AlthoughI appreciate the concerns about the difference in pricing between the US and Canada, without including all the other costs mentioned above (shipping, etc), you're not making an accurate statement. We're not exactly getting ripped off. Are we paying too much? Yes! But blame it on the exchange rate, rising shipping costs, duty (most parts are made in Taiwan, so there is duty charged to Deeley's, who in turn up the price to the dealer).
Look at the price of the bikes and how much they have dropped in Canada, while still going up in the US. If the US dollar regains it's strength (which it will) then the Harleys in Canada will go back up in price. So that means if you bought one recently, you will come out ahead when this happens. In 2003 a RK Classic cost $28,099; the 2007 version will cost you $ 21,919. Neither Deeleys or Harley were under any obligation to lower the prices when the US dollar dropped (thank you George W), but they did. I didn't see any of the car makers lower their prices, so maybe we aren't getting such a bad deal after all.
Cheers!
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#30
06-01-2007, 11:01 AM
