Is cheaper always better?
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Edmonton, AB
As others have said, you yourself are the best judge of how much something is worth to you. If I'm only going to use a 10 mm wrench a few times, why go and buy a Mac or Snap-On wrench? I'll go to Wal-Mart and pick one up for a tenth of the price, and it will suit my needs just fine. However, if I'm working with tools every day, then I will spend the extra dollars on ones that I know will last and there will be no questions if and when warranty issues come up.
When I'm shopping around for something, usually big ticket items, I lean toward the place that gives me the best service and know what they're talking about, even if they're a few dollars more.
When I'm shopping around for something, usually big ticket items, I lean toward the place that gives me the best service and know what they're talking about, even if they're a few dollars more.
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Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Charlotte Area
AS others, it depends on the item. A Wally World rain suit works just as well as an HD rainsuit. If it keeps me dry, I 'm fine with it, but bust your knuckles on some Buffalo Neck off brand crap tools or round a bolt off because they didn't fit right and you'll understand why I buy good lifetime warranty tools. Pay once and you're done. I try to buy good chrome and run good tires. I am not running any Korean or Chinese tires on my bike.
I also agree with the customer service angle. If a local indy does my work, fixes my bike right for a fair price and gets it back both when he said he would and in a timely manner, I'll do business with him, even if he is a little higher than the next guy. Also don't rip me off. If I put new brake pads on last week , chances are I don't need new ones this week.
Bubba
I also agree with the customer service angle. If a local indy does my work, fixes my bike right for a fair price and gets it back both when he said he would and in a timely manner, I'll do business with him, even if he is a little higher than the next guy. Also don't rip me off. If I put new brake pads on last week , chances are I don't need new ones this week.
Bubba
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From: Norfolk, VA
If you trust the quality of the "cheaper" item, then go for it......I've gone the route of cheaper parts and regretted it later with the poor service from the vendor who I bought it from......
Try before you buy!
Try before you buy!
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