GM PARTS DIRECT Question
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GM PARTS DIRECT Question
So I'm checking out gmpartsdirect.com website and seeing the "your cost" price thinking that's not too bad. I had heard that plan on 15-20% more but had not seen that yet. Well just for fun I did the add to my order on a centerline clutch that was "$321 your cost", when I got to the checkout screen there was a $65.00 S&H fee. Thats about a F*@K up way to sale your product. Does anyone know where to get GM parts at a fair price? My budget does not allow GM list price on every item I need.
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Mr D.)
The only time I have been able to beat GPD prices is from a local parts house that sells Delco parts. I shop both everytime I need something. You would gladly pay that $65.00 shipping fee versus the list price most dealers charge.
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Mr D.)
The first time I used GMPartsdirect I was also put off; You see these GREAT prices and then at final checkout you see these HUGE S&H charges and you feel like you are being scammed. But for whatever reason, that is their business model. I don't think they are even trying to sucker anyone. Once you get used to it you just compare their "all-in cost" to somebody else's. In many cases it is still a good deal, because the price they charge you is below "GM wholesale".
I like their website because you can enter the GM part # (if you can find the GM part #) and they give you the GM wholesale and GM list prices. Very useful information to have if you are buying parts from the dealer. MJ
I like their website because you can enter the GM part # (if you can find the GM part #) and they give you the GM wholesale and GM list prices. Very useful information to have if you are buying parts from the dealer. MJ
Racer
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Mr D.)
Heh, don't feel bad. They are actually local to me, so I was thinking, hmmm, I'll just ride over, pick up the parts at a great price, and save myself the shipping. WRONG! If I go over there, they charge me LIST price - the web site prices are good on the internet only! So it's actually cheaper for me to order the part, then wait a couple of days for the UPS guy to work his way across town to their distribution facility, then find his way back to my house.
Sometimes you can find a local dealer who will give you decent prices if you're a regular, but as a rule the whole pricing structure in the parts business is wacko. :bs
Sometimes you can find a local dealer who will give you decent prices if you're a regular, but as a rule the whole pricing structure in the parts business is wacko. :bs
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (jbroughton)
Well, I guess everything said above is on target. I want to stick to GM parts so I guess I will use GM Parts Direct and checked the local Delco guys and compare prices. :chevy
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Mr D.)
I was looking at a fuel pump that my cost at GM partsdirect $35. Called local dealer they wanted $110 for the same part number. I think total from GM partsdirect was around $50.
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Skyhigh)
go to http://www.gmotors.com 20% over GM cost and reasonable shipping.
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (markdtn)
You gotta shop around. Try Sallee Chevy, Jim Pace parts and Scoggin's Dickey for GM parts. Depending on the part, they were sometimes a little more expensive for the part but shipping was less and were much quicker in delivery. GMParts direct took almost two weeks for a head gasket. :eek: Have your numbers ready and start calling. :chevy
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Mr D.)
:yesnod: Ya their shipping costs seem a bit out of line. They have a big initial shipping cost on the first item and continue to add more charges for additional items as if someone is weighting things as you order. And continue charging shipping even for tiny items like gaskets and fasteners with very little weight.
I have found parts (starter) listed at a lower price than others but found the shipping charges made it cheaper somewhere else.
But they are a great source for Chevy/AC Delco resto parts (and a supporting vendor). I just price shop the shipping charges included, as that’s the American way of business competition.
:D
I have found parts (starter) listed at a lower price than others but found the shipping charges made it cheaper somewhere else.
But they are a great source for Chevy/AC Delco resto parts (and a supporting vendor). I just price shop the shipping charges included, as that’s the American way of business competition.
:D
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (cardo0)
I don't think they try and hide it. Its the first question/answer in their FAQs:
Dane
Below quoted from their site
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Why does shipping and handling fee seem so high?
Gmpartsdirect.com sells parts near published dealer cost plus a percentage for a shipping and handling fee. This fee is not UPS charges only. The shipping and handling pays for the shipping charges plus our other expenses like web programming, employees, etc. Another way to explain this is, we are selling you the part near published dealer cost, the shipping, and handling pays all of our expenses associated with running the web site. The amount left over after our expense is our profit. Keep in mind our overall price is a tremendous savings over retail price and in most cases is even cheaper than dealer wholesale shipped to your door step,and without leaving the convenience of the Mouse. Compare the overall price delivered to your door.
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Dane
Below quoted from their site
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Why does shipping and handling fee seem so high?
Gmpartsdirect.com sells parts near published dealer cost plus a percentage for a shipping and handling fee. This fee is not UPS charges only. The shipping and handling pays for the shipping charges plus our other expenses like web programming, employees, etc. Another way to explain this is, we are selling you the part near published dealer cost, the shipping, and handling pays all of our expenses associated with running the web site. The amount left over after our expense is our profit. Keep in mind our overall price is a tremendous savings over retail price and in most cases is even cheaper than dealer wholesale shipped to your door step,and without leaving the convenience of the Mouse. Compare the overall price delivered to your door.
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (kaz1961)
I've used GM Direct in the past. Some prices are good (w/shipping not all). You have to e-mail them with your info, they will get back to you in about 2 days.
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Crazyhorse)
Well good prices plus jacked up shipping equal kiss my butt i'll buy from someone else !Dane I don't care how you justify it, its still a poopiey way to do biz count on me never buying from you and I certainly will make sure all I know never will. Feel free not to respond to this I could care less what you think :U
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (dmrodco)
Well good prices plus jacked up shipping equal kiss my butt i'll buy from someone else !Dane I don't care how you justify it, its still a poopiey way to do biz count on me never buying from you and I certainly will make sure all I know never will. Feel free not to respond to this I could care less what you think :U
Bottom line: GM Parts Direct has SOME great deals on SOME items, not all. If you want to pay more else where, aint nobody stoppin you. :rolleyes:
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (Mr D.)
If you are a member of NCOA many Chevy dealers will give you a discount. Ask next time you go to your dealer. I think NCOA membership was $39/year.
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Re: GM PARTS DIRECT Question (dmrodco)
Well good prices plus jacked up shipping equal kiss my butt i'll buy from someone else !Dane I don't care how you justify it, its still a poopiey way to do biz count on me never buying from you and I certainly will make sure all I know never will. Feel free not to respond to this I could care less what you think :U
Dane
PS: I edited my earlier post to show this was their language not mine.
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