R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:49 pm
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Last week I made some price comparisons for a new modular helmet purchase to replace my old instructor helmet (something I don't mind getting bounced around or being a rain bucket during classes). US online prices are basically MSRP, while European prices with delivery charges are 15 to nearly 30% lower. A set of Shad SH36 bags with the mounting brackets costs $486 from European sellers, but about $670 from US-based businesses.
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the strong dollar at almost 1:1 against the pound and euro helps for your point of view
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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #4 Sportsbike Shop or Helmet City. Both enable easy returns, though that won’t help you if you are buying from the USA I am surprised things are so expensive in the US, always consider it to be cheaper than the UK. I guess as wessie says, cheaper pricing hasn’t worked it’s way through yet. |
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Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #4 UK retailers I have used, mostly mail order https://www.mandp.co.uk/ - bought my last 2 helmets from them via mail order including a Neotec2 for £299 https://www.helmetcity.co.uk/ - local branch near me, so not tried mail order https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/ https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/ Germany (pre-Brexit, ordered from these but less attractive now due to border red tape, duty and returns hassle). https://www.louis.eu/ - many stores throughout Germany so would still buy something when on holiday if not available in the UK at a decent price https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_...ctID=1215930143 For Givi luggage and lots of other stuff, this Italian retailer is excellent. Often have Givi stuff in stock several months before the UK importer has it for new models https://www.accessorimotostore.com/index.php
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Zitat von Becksy im Beitrag #5Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #4 Unless the consumer is aware that they should expect lower prices, they'll likely pay a higher price. As an example, if the MSRP of a 2022 R1250RS hasn't changed in Europe since last fall/winter, the US MSRP for that bike should be 10~12% lower in the US at this time. If the US MSRP is the same or higher, the distributor/dealer/manufacturer is pocketing profit at the expense of the consumer. Old Forum Orphan |
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 The exchange rate is good, but the inflationary pressures seem to have blunted the bargains. Your comment about MSRP reminds me to remind all - check with your dealer - they are often able to ge a deal that is lower than the enforced, MAP - minimum advertised price. I've consistently bought my helmet from the local dealer for less than Revzilla/Cycle Gear-advertised bargains. Given overseasshipping costts for individual items - still best to shop aound and support the locals as much as possible.
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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #9Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 Good point here. Helmetcountry.com will give better prices if you call them as well. I've also had better luck getting tires locally vs Revzilla, though I had to call around quite a bit.
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The inflationary pressure with an appreciating currency (in creasing in value) is due to consumer demand. Outside of the US, our appreciating currency creates inflation. Within the US, the cost of imported products only increases if the consumer is willing to pay for the higher profit margins.
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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #9Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #1 On a spot basis, current container shipping rates are approaching pre-pandemic levels, Dropping 7~8% per week.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #11 although it is possible much of the wholesalers' helmet stock was purchased more than 6 months ago before the very significant drops in the value of, for example, the euro against the US dollar.
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My favorite helmets are Japanese.... Here's the GBP sterling in terms of the Japanese Yen. Not so bad over the last 6 months - not taking into account shipping and other inflationary costs. “A good man always knows his limitations.” |
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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #14 For the past two months, shipping has been a rapidly deflationary factor The video in this link is a good discussion of the market..........https://www.marinelink.com/news/containe...ng-rates-499981 Shoei and Arai have "room" to offer discounts in the US 19OCT22-DY.png - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Old Forum Orphan |
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