Joe Hummer
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« on: October 07, 2010, 08:27:16 AM » |
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I am going to need 4 Valve Stems this winter for my 2 Valks. (Two will be placed back for when the Tourer needs tires.) After checking on Patchboy's site for the stems, I was SHOCKED at the shipping rate for 4 units (almost $12 on a $8 order!!). I really want them but I can't see paying that much for shipping. Any alternatives that are more reasonable? Does anyone have 4 stems they wouldn't mind selling to me? Is there enough interest in a larger order? Ideas?
Joe
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You pay for the whole bike, why not use it Jerry Motorman Palladino
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donaldcc
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2010, 08:37:16 AM » |
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I would take a couple.
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Walküre
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Nothing beats a 6-pack!
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2010, 09:17:22 AM » |
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Several months ago, I proposed a group-buy for stems, if we could get enough people interested in making it feasible. There weren't enough. I had about 10-12 sets spoken for, and several of those were overseas, negating much of any savings. Haven't thought about it for a while, but I seem to recall, I'd need to buy 50 to start getting a decent deal, other than shipping savings. I haven't bought any yet, but still intend to, and would happily join in any "group-buy", should one develop.
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MP
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1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar
North Dakota
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2010, 12:02:31 PM » |
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I have some left from a large purchase I made. Cost plus a little for shipping would do it for me. My son is getting married this weekend, so I am somewhat busy!  However, PM me if interested. MP |
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2010, 12:29:30 PM » |
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 Congratulations to your son and your family!! Sending you a PM if you have extras.
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Jay
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« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2010, 01:05:08 PM » |
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Jake Wilson has them for $2.00 each. I don't know what the shipping charges are.
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wild6
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« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2010, 01:13:32 PM » |
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Jake Wilson has them for $2.00 each. I don't know what the shipping charges are.
Put 2 in the cart and the shipping was $7. That's $11 for 2. Edit: I experimented with quantity and the $7 shipping held until I got to 50 pcs. Then it was free! 2nd Edit: So it's 50 pcs at $2 each = $100 - $10 coupon code = $90 (that's $1.80 each delivered!) Last Edit: The only coupon code that works AFAIK is JWGIVE10 which looks like you get a $10 gift card instead of an immediate credit. |
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2010, 01:15:26 PM » |
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Honda's crappy *stems of flaming death* are $12 each so just pay the patchboy shipping and be happy for the savings!
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Brad
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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2010, 01:33:15 PM » |
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I buy them from my local tire store. They have a vendor that delivers product to them once a week so there is no shipping charge. I get my cage tires there so he is quite helpful.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2010, 01:38:55 PM » |
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Honda's crappy *stems of flaming death* are $12 each so just pay the patchboy shipping and be happy for the savings!
I had a OEM stem break on me 400 miles from home I was lucky to be with friends that had tools however I still had to buy 2 C-clamps from Sears @ 14.99 a piece....I had the Patchboy stem in my saddlebag and had planned on changing them out at next tire change....It's only money...You Can't Take It With You And It Ain't Gonna Do You No Good Dead. |
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 I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
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