Would you buy items through the forum?

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by Rob, May 9, 2011.

  1. Rob

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    Hi all,

    I'm thinking of setting up a shop on the forum selling quality branded parts to members. Likes of GB Racing, Ventura Luggage, Givi, ASV, Akrapovic etc etc

    It will be fully integrated with the forum with pics, user reviews etc. Payments would be all taken care of with Paypal (usual credit & debit cards accepted etc).

    Prices would be competitive, though unfortunately many brands do not allow sale at discounted rates - these are terms of holding accounts with the distributors.

    What do you think? Would you buy from here instead of your usual outlet?

    Cheers,
    Rob.
     
  2. megawatt

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    I would buy as long as items are cheaper than I can get em from elsewhere and to support the Forum. Also depends on postage costs. !!! Don't suppose you will be doing RRW/Streetfighter parts though???
     
  3. Rob

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    Will do as much as possible. Loads of RRW owners out there so makes sense to do so. Postage would be as cheap as I can get it.
     
  4. Remal

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    Rob u will get a PM
     
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    Rob

    Great idea
     
  9. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    I would ! Im always looking online for parts as my local stores don't stock a lot. I find uk stores online but i don't really trust them enough to make an order.

    I would be a lot happier ordering through here
     
  10. GSP

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    There a clear advantage to buying from here compared to s hop that you don't really know.

    I would be interested if the prices were right.
     
  11. matt

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    yea defo
     
  12. Brym

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    I would consider it, the biggest factor being the price. If it was competitive
     

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