I go to Freedom quite frequently. They take care of the service on my bike, and I buy products from them. The dealership is one that I would recommend, their staff is friendly, and they know what they are talking about.
I also buy products on e-bay for my bike as well. I shop for the best price, and buy when I think I get value for my dollar.
Do you feel that you are being taken advantge of? I think not, as the price was FULLY disclosed. You got a response from the dealer as to your concerns, which was more than fair, plus you did not include your comments to the dealer in your post.
E-bay is not necessarily always a bargain, or the lowest place to buy. It's just another option.....

 

If you actually want the item delivered to your door, get it from Zanotti'sfor 50 USD.

If you want to exchange pissy emails with Ebay sellers because you don't like their shipping charges, go ahead.

But most folks, including myself,don't consider a transaction where the item is accurately described, shipping charge clearly stated, and the item is promptly delivered for the price paid a "rip-off."The item listed isno "deal" IMO--but hardly a "rip-off."

Recently I was interested in an item listed by a HD dealer and the shipping calculator showed 57 USD which seemed way high--I sent a politeemail to the seller who thanked me for bringingit to their attention, the error was corrected, and the shipping charge showed later at 12.50.

I live inMetro Atlanta with several HD dealers within easy driving distance, so paying list price plus a high shipping charge is not whatI buy on Ebay. But there may be folks in this great big U.S. that are many miles from an HD store and, with today's gas prices, saving a 100 or 200 mile trip to the store for a 50 USD item is worth thisEbay seller's shipping charge.

Rus, by all means express your opinion, but please don't take offense ifI don't happen to share it.

EDIT:The ebay seller has 2000+ transactions and 100% feedback.

 

I noticed that he said, we are more honest than most dealer, he didn't say We are honest..... just more honest than the rest of the crooks.....

 

I have been using Zanotti's and they are just great at communicating what is going on with your order, then getting the parts to you ASAP. The more you order at once the more reasonable the shipping cost allocation is. They have carefully packed everything every time and UPS did not damage it, like usual. If you send them an e-mail, you get a quick answer back. www.zanottimotor.com I realize other Forum members have used and recommended other dealers, but I have had no reason to look elsewhere.

 

I wouldn't even respond to them.
"The best customer is an educated customer"

 

That's what's great about e-bay, if you don't lilke the price keep searching for the better deal. For HD parts I go with HALES HD, 20% or more off and no tax. shipping is reasonble being that I live in So. Cal.

 

 

I did the calculations for that package, based on the OP's 2 lbs. weight, and the size of the carton. Comes to $29.85 to my home. If he were to send it Parcel post it would be $6.15. All you have to do is tell him to ship the way you want it shipped. Screw the guy if he don't ship your way.

 

It doesn't matter what they're charging.....the simple answer is DON'T BUY FROM THEM.......most of the crap on Ebay you can get somewhere else just as cheap or cheaper......its up to the buyer to do their homework

 

Dude, can ya make that sig any phuckin' bigger???? Geeez [:@]