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Old May 1, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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Motorcycle Superstore is merging with J&P cycles, announced via internet today. FYI only.
 
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Old May 1, 2017 | 07:43 PM
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Motorcycle Superstore and J&P Cycles are both owned by the parent company, MAG Retail Group.

From the consumer's perspective, the merging of the two subsidiary companies will probably not change much. More than likely, MAG Retail Group merged the companies in an effort to downsize. There's only one reason to do it... $$$. That will translate into employee layoffs.

It will be interesting what the name of the merged company will be. Both Motorcycle Superstore and J&P Cycles have significant name recognition.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 12:14 AM
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J&P Superstore. Got it. Thanks.
 
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Makes no difference to me. Didn't the founder recently pass away?
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 07:47 AM
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makes no difference to me. Didn't the founder recently pass away?
yes.........
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 09:27 AM
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I've purchased from both, and both seem to have decent service and a wide selection of items That said, I prefer RevZilla. If they have what I need, I'm buying from them.
 
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Old May 2, 2017 | 12:30 PM
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I never purchased from either one of those. doubtful if I ever will.

revzilla gets most of my business.
 
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I've used J&P a few times and never had a problem...b.
 
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I have heard recent complaints about j&p maybe that's part of the reason I usually use Dennis Kirk anyway
 
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Originally Posted by big- mike
I have heard recent complaints about j&p maybe that's part of the reason I usually use Dennis Kirk anyway
I am a long time Dennis Kirk customer. I made a few closeout purchases from J&P. As far as Revzilla, I have shopped them many times, over the years, and have always found the identical item they have for less, elsewhere. I do use Revzilla for the reviews on occasion.
 
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