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tigerod
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Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 2:35:12 PM
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I have been buyng parts from Benson and found them to be excessive. For a part costing $112 elsewhere, I paid $157 plus recently. I have decided not to go to them anymore and I'd advise you to be aware of their pricing. Perhaps it is just this one store; nonetheless, do your shopping and homework.

Can anyone recommend parts dealers that are not predatory in and around Oshawa? $45 difference was too much to ignore.

[Edited by: tigerod at 3/25/2012 3:37:33 PM EST]
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tigerod
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Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 9:24:55 PM
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All valid and thanks. I do comparison shopping and basic homework on huge items and usually win more than I lose.

I trusted and favored the one store to my detriment. B is probably great but their independent (assuming) branch retailers may have their own ideas about pricing. I don't know the whole truth.

Nice of you to respond.
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Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 9:28:59 PM
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Always comparison shop and then, if you like the store's convenience, print out the online offer and show it to them and see if they'll match the price. It could happen.
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Rockauto.com

However check the package postage price add on first, this may bring the price to the same as a local car shop. Depending what you are looking for, Amazon.com has some good deals.
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RockAuto.com online
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Try ordering online if the part is not too large.
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