Posted: 7/10/2014 5:22:40 PM EDT
| Whats a good online dealer with wide selection? |
| Unless you already know the brand/model/size you want, your best bet is to go to a brick and mortar store and try on lots of helmets. Wear them around the store for at least 5 minutes each. Should be very snug and not able to move around on your head, but not develop pressure points. You should then buy the helmet at the brick and mortar store, even if it is a bit more expensive than some place online. |
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Try and buy at a local shop, or try and buy on the internet (Revzilla). Pretty douchey to try local and then buy internet. 
I used to agree, but it seems local motorcycle shops think they're sitting on gold. If they're within $20-30 of online typically I buy local. Generally, they're not even in the same ballpark. |
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I used to agree, but it seems local motorcycle shops think they're sitting on gold. If they're within $20-30 of online typically I buy local. Generally, they're not even in the same ballpark. Quoted:
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Try and buy at a local shop, or try and buy on the internet (Revzilla). Pretty douchey to try local and then buy internet.
I used to agree, but it seems local motorcycle shops think they're sitting on gold. If they're within $20-30 of online typically I buy local. Generally, they're not even in the same ballpark. Well when they all go out of business have fun finding the right fit online. There is a value to inventory. |
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Well when they all go out of business have fun finding the right fit online. There is a value to inventory. Quoted:
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Try and buy at a local shop, or try and buy on the internet (Revzilla). Pretty douchey to try local and then buy internet.
I used to agree, but it seems local motorcycle shops think they're sitting on gold. If they're within $20-30 of online typically I buy local. Generally, they're not even in the same ballpark. Well when they all go out of business have fun finding the right fit online. There is a value to inventory. Reading is fundamental. As previously stated, I don't mind paying slightly more to buy locally. When the local price is drastically different from the online, I'll buy online. |
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Reading is fundamental. As previously stated, I don't mind paying slightly more to buy locally. When the local price is drastically different from the online, I'll buy online. Quoted:
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Try and buy at a local shop, or try and buy on the internet (Revzilla). Pretty douchey to try local and then buy internet.
I used to agree, but it seems local motorcycle shops think they're sitting on gold. If they're within $20-30 of online typically I buy local. Generally, they're not even in the same ballpark. Well when they all go out of business have fun finding the right fit online. There is a value to inventory. Reading is fundamental. As previously stated, I don't mind paying slightly more to buy locally. When the local price is drastically different from the online, I'll buy online. Your right I jumped the gun. What would you consider slightly more?? Most of the people I get into these arguments with have never had their living depend on sales. We are our own worst enemy |
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Your right I jumped the gun. What would you consider slightly more?? Most of the people I get into these arguments with have never had their living depend on sales. We are our own worst enemy Quoted:
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Try and buy at a local shop, or try and buy on the internet (Revzilla). Pretty douchey to try local and then buy internet.
I used to agree, but it seems local motorcycle shops think they're sitting on gold. If they're within $20-30 of online typically I buy local. Generally, they're not even in the same ballpark. Well when they all go out of business have fun finding the right fit online. There is a value to inventory. Reading is fundamental. As previously stated, I don't mind paying slightly more to buy locally. When the local price is drastically different from the online, I'll buy online. Your right I jumped the gun. What would you consider slightly more?? Most of the people I get into these arguments with have never had their living depend on sales. We are our own worst enemy In the quote he says 20 to 30 more is reasonable.... |
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Unless you already know the brand/model/size you want, your best bet is to go to a brick and mortar store and try on lots of helmets. Wear them around the store for at least 5 minutes each. Should be very snug and not able to move around on your head, but not develop pressure points. You should then buy the helmet at the brick and mortar store, even if it is a bit more expensive than some place online. This. Different brands come with slightly different shapes to their helmets. If you buy a round helmet and have an oval head shape you're not going to be comfortable wearing it for long periods of time. |
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Your right I jumped the gun. What would you consider slightly more?? Most of the people I get into these arguments with have never had their living depend on sales. We are our own worst enemy Quoted:
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Try and buy at a local shop, or try and buy on the internet (Revzilla). Pretty douchey to try local and then buy internet.
I used to agree, but it seems local motorcycle shops think they're sitting on gold. If they're within $20-30 of online typically I buy local. Generally, they're not even in the same ballpark. Well when they all go out of business have fun finding the right fit online. There is a value to inventory. Reading is fundamental. As previously stated, I don't mind paying slightly more to buy locally. When the local price is drastically different from the online, I'll buy online. Your right I jumped the gun. What would you consider slightly more?? Most of the people I get into these arguments with have never had their living depend on sales. We are our own worst enemy While normally I agree with you and I have had my living depending on sales, here is my story on a helmet I just bought about a month ago. I was looking for the helmet locally and found one in the correct size and color that I wanted. The local price was $169.99 plus 6% sales tax for a total of $180.19. MSRP on this particular helmet is $139.99. I bought the exact same helmet in size and color online new for $59.99 no shipping or tax and I had it in two days. Now I don't mind paying a bit more to support local business but this I just can't justify. They were asking a premium over the already premium MSRP. That being said, I use the places already mentioned and also Competition Accessories or jcmotors.com. |
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Try local and ask them to price match. Unless it is a close out online, there shouldn't be a huge price difference. Most shops have learned and now price match. I am willing to factor in shipping into the price (& not include tax), which should make a local shop competitive. If they can't or won't even come close, then I have no problem shopping online.
With that said, on my last helmet, a Shoei RF1100, I tried it on at the local Cyclegear. I asked about price matching and they sales guy said they could, but they couldn't match close outs. The helmet was about $425-450. I found one online at close out for $315 and bought it. I don't feel the least bit bad as I buy my tires and fluids from them. So it isn't like I am trying on gear and not buying anything. |