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06-06-2013, 09:57 PM
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I called my local napa here in Jeff City awhile back needing a carb kit for my 1200 cub,gave them part numbers and everything,the guy told me they didn't havea carb kit for it and couldn't get one! Talked to my dad a day later he was in Boonville Mo my old hometown and went by their napa and ya know what?? They had it! Either the guy was not knowledgeable I talked to or didn't wanna mess with it. Ticked me off!
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06-06-2013, 10:14 PM
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Luckily for me there is a distribution center in town right behind where I work. I use the account for the place i use to work for and get stuff for just over cost. The guys behind the counter know they just don't care and when they can't find the part in the book I take it and find it myself.
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06-06-2013, 10:25 PM
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We had success with NAPA today! Got the bearings for the 1872. Thanks, so much for the part number, Todd!
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06-07-2013, 11:20 AM
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06-08-2013, 09:06 AM
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I have been in the auto parts aftermarket all my working life. Most of that time I was working for an independent distributor serving independent parts stores - jobbers. I'm also a gearhead, and I buy parts and supplies all the time. In my job I visit auto parts stores all over 2 states.
The issue with NAPA is they are almost always going to be the highest price in any market, with rare exceptions. For a smaller store, particularly an independent, they almost have to be. Their wholesale cost is pretty much the same as non-NAPA independents, but their fees for being NAPA are the highest in the industry. They charge those independents for everything they do. That NASCAR race car you see every weekend on TV? Each NAPA store gets a bill for their part of that, currently $400 per year. Every form they are required to use, such as for returning unsold merchandise, they are charged for. This creates additional overhead of over $1000/month that other stores don't have. If that store has enough volume, they can absorb it without jacking up their prices. For a small Mom and Pop store, they have no choice - get big or raise prices, or fail. NAPA has a one-stop advantage: they can source a very wide variety of non-automotive parts such as our small engine or heavy duty, within the NAPA system - for a price. A good independent that has developed connections can match or beat that, at a better price. Other than that, every store is dependent on factors such as quality and attitude of employees, manager style, and proximity of the warehouse. Your best bet is to find a locally-owned independent that knows their stuff and treats you well, and be a good customer.
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06-08-2013, 09:46 AM
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The guys at my napa go out of their way to be helpfully. Can't praise them enough!
I would guess its a individual store issue as to how the business is run? Price? I sometimes get a deal but not to often, but then I need it so I pay. NIK,
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06-08-2013, 02:31 PM
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As with any parts supplier, one needs to watch them, and it is good to have competition in the area. I try to use Cub Cadet parts whenever possible, but when it isn't possible, NAPA usually can help.
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06-08-2013, 06:52 PM
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Guys, the problem I'm having with them is that I checked the price online and it said it was something like $10.49 each. I called that store and ordered the part and they said it would be that price each and a few dollars shipping on 2. When I pick the parts up they charged me $20 for the part + tax and only ordered me 1 so I would have needed to pay $20 + tax for the other one I needed. There is no breakdown on shipping so I paid tax on shipping also.
I made a complaint on Thursday and received an email that they got it and said it would be turned over to the Atlanta office. I have not heard anything yet but I will keep you all posted. I hope they make it right because their prices are pretty good on this stuff.
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