Buying Panniers (and such) Out of Europe

[darrell]

Did Revzilla sell the locks cheaper than the shop?
Usually Revzilla sells BMW stuff at list price.

Reminders:
1. There are plenty of old mathematical (if not social) arguments for buying through your local dealer if the price is within 10-15% (and you still have a local dealer to support).
2. You can always ask your local dealer if they can match the internet price. (I bought my last Shoei X-14 at the dealer for 15% less than the Revzilla price, which is limited by minimum advertised price.) I should note, this price was offered to me, as a loyal customer, without any mention of online competition.

Your points are perfect Ray. There is a MAP price (minimum advertised price) places like Revzilla can advertise. Recently I made no mention of on line prices to my BMW dealer and got a cheaper price including the 6.875% MN tax on a set of Roadsmart IV tires then advertised at most sites on line. In addition buying through your perferred dealer establishes a relationship that could impact other activities. As well as giving them a few dollars to help keep the doors open. When I lost my drive shaft 300 miles from home my dealer had a driver bring a pickup down with a bike in the back for me to ride when they picked my broken down RS.