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[Grumpy Goat]

... but I will never understand why we don't give the local guys a chance before jumping on the "discount prices" of warehoused tires (or helmets). I've never had to mention Revzilla/Cycle Gear prices, because the local guys and gals have never quoted me a price above minimum advertised price (MAP). ...

I don't think that it is [just] price. Buying from a bricks and mortar place involves actually driving there with the 15 mpg cage and back home (if simply buying) in order to get the tires. That costs gas money and your own time, as opposed to click-click-click and the tire is at your front door in a couple of days. (I one had it delivered from Revzilla in 1 day). Even if the prices were the same, buying online is cheaper overall.

Now, what might sway a person to get up and actually go to the bricks and mortar place despite that is, if you are going there anyway, or if you really like the people there and they offer you something tangible like great service at a reasonable price. Even reasonable prices on mounting a new tire (that you take off the bike and bring in) could be a reason, instead of the 1/2 hour that they want to charge which, with tax, could be like $75. For me I don't enjoy any of that.

Sure, I like the people at my dealership well enough but ...