MOCO announced today that Deeley is out
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: North of the 49th parallel (Canada)
Of all of the regions all over the world, only Canadian sales were down (over 10%) in 2014. Some of that decrease would have to be attributed to the mark-up Deeley puts on bikes before selling them to the Canadian dealers, thus making Canadian bikes more expensive.
While that sales decrease may not have been the reason for not renewing the Deeley contract, I'm sure it added fuel to the decision.
While that sales decrease may not have been the reason for not renewing the Deeley contract, I'm sure it added fuel to the decision.
Stage III
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Alberta
I'm in the wait and see camp. We pay a lot more for everything up here. My gut tells me not much is going to change in the short term. The federal gov't recently passed legislation to "investigate" the discrepancy between prices and whether or not that bears any fruit in the future remains to be seen. Hopefully we will be able to access online parts now without the necessity of a US address.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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Good friggin riddance.
Even if it doesnt change prices I'm glad to see them gone just out of principle with their price fixing.
It will be interesting to see if we can order from the US after they are gone, doubtful but hopeful.
Even if it doesnt change prices I'm glad to see them gone just out of principle with their price fixing.
It will be interesting to see if we can order from the US after they are gone, doubtful but hopeful.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Sherwood Park AB Canada
Not mentioned by anyone is whether or not there is some sort of import duty involved. If there is, the price difference is directly attributable to "government interference" and having Deeley as the middle man added relatively little. If there is no duty involved, then getting Deeley out of it may be a big help. I just ask the question as no one has mentioned it.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: New Brunswick, Canada
Not mentioned by anyone is whether or not there is something is sort of import duty involved. If there is, the price difference is directly attributable to "government interference" and having Deeley as the middle man added relatively little. If there is no duty involved, then getting Deeley out of it may be a big help. I just ask the question as no one has mentioned it.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 416
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From: Ontario
This would apply on the bikes...the Chinese made parts and Pakistani made clothing would not fall under the Free Trade Agreement.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Niagara Falls Canada
hope it works for me
even when the dollar is at par we were paying 2000-3000 more for a bike depending on the model, parts marked up about 20 % then add the exchange, this is why i have bought just about every single part on the usa side which has 4 dealers 30 minutes away.
the down side look at cars all chrysler 300, charger, challenger,, gm impalas, camaros made here i still pay about 4 grand or more than usa would, explaination smaller market they say, bs i look at it as all 1 market north america
the down side look at cars all chrysler 300, charger, challenger,, gm impalas, camaros made here i still pay about 4 grand or more than usa would, explaination smaller market they say, bs i look at it as all 1 market north america
Last edited by 2009blackpearle; Feb 27, 2015 at 07:29 PM.
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From: Snow Mexico
Don't worry guys. Harley will keep their high prices in Canada as they do here in good old Europe.
We almost pay double price compared to the US market. HD announced to raise the price for new motorcycles stating 1st of March for the high US Dollar. I'm sure this will happen to P&A also. When the dollar dropped in the past, they never lowered their prices.
Ride safe
Werner
We almost pay double price compared to the US market. HD announced to raise the price for new motorcycles stating 1st of March for the high US Dollar. I'm sure this will happen to P&A also. When the dollar dropped in the past, they never lowered their prices.
Ride safe
Werner
I get what you're saying, but the difference is I can drive to 3 or 4 different US dealers inside of an hour and nobody in the European market can. So there is at least some incentive to lower prices somewhat once Deeley is gone. And US dealers will sell you all the parts you want if you are there in person.
