[AJD] JDPARTS vs Dealership Prices

[ltcmikem at ktc.com]

Greg -

I was glad to see the topic of JDPARTS.COM vs the dealership price 
raised.  My multi-colored dealership always charges prices higher 
than the price shown on JDPARTS.COM.  I haven't worked the %age.  I 
have always thought that it was because my local tractor dealership 
is not "pure JD" and deals in tractors of all colors.

Mike Massengale
Fredericksburg, Texas

> John
> Where did you come up with that list price? Deere's main computer
> shows $37.99 each. Not a big improvement but I'm suspicious. I think
> we have yet another case of a dealer bumping list price probably? I
> assume you're signed up to JDPARTS.COM through your local dealer?
> Anyway, back figuring this your $43.69 list price works out to be the
> correct list, $37.99, adjusted upward by 15%. Check the math. I've
> found 10% upcharges to be quite common and a lesser amount of 15% and
> once even a 20%! Not commenting or criticizing on other people's
> business practices, just investigating for my own curiosity.
>   Other problem might be that Deere only shows 12 in stock nationwide
>   and only one 
> dealer shows to have any in stock and he's in Georgia. They are not
> discontinued, probably just a low stock item.
> 
> Interesting!
>  
> Greg Stephen
> The Old Tractor Company
> Stephen Equipment Company
> PO Box 709
> Franktown, CO 80116
> 303-663-5246
> 303-468-0377 FAX<<--GREAT WAY TO REACH ME!
> 
> On Sun May  7  9:28 , John Boehm <rustyacres at yahoo.com> sent:
> 
> >I checked JD parts and was surprised to find they are
> >still available new from Deere. Only problem is that
> >they want $43.69 EACH!! I think that is just a bit
> >overpriced and was hoping to find some used ones at a
> >reasonable cost. I need 7 of them for a BR and a
> >friend needs a full set of 12 for an AOS.
> >
> >John Boehm
> >Woodland, CA
> >Visit my web site at http://vintagetractors.com