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stuart h
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2011/02/05 00:11:06 (permalink)
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$209 fuel pump

Tell me why? I go to repco to get a fuel pump for a xflow that they want $209 plus its in Adelaide and will take a week to get here or $40 including postage from burtons in the uk and also a week ?
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    Gdub
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/02/05 16:56:16 (permalink)
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    Because Repco are greedy scum thats why
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/02/05 19:32:02 (permalink)
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    Sound like Repco are touching you up...its all they're good for these days...try Bursons.

    Cheers,

    Phil.
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    cosworthfreak
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/02/05 20:30:17 (permalink)
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    I agree with Phil, Bursons are a good alternative.

    I have worked for an Auto parts wholesaler that also sold to the public. Trouble with Repco (and other Australian retailers) is that they are buying their parts after 1 or 2 middle men have charged their own mark ups on the parts. After the retail markup is added, things can start to get a bit silly price wise.

    I buy a bit of stuff from Burtons in the UK because the price is better, I know the parts will be reasonable quality, and I'm confident they know their stuff. I also buy from my local AutoPro which is great, and a store in Canberra called Motor Spares which is mainly wholesale/trade sales with some retail (these guys really know their stuff).

    Cheers
    Jamie
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    stuart h
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/02/05 23:59:50 (permalink)
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    Unfortunately theres no bursons in WA Endded up get one from burtons
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/03/05 23:17:41 (permalink)
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    just in case you didn't know,
    my mates old man told me years ago that REPCO stands for:
    Rip Every Poor C#&@ Off !!
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    Sterling
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/05/08 20:49:40 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by craigm

    just in case you didn't know,
    my mates old man told me years ago that REPCO stands for:
    Rip Every Poor C#&@ Off !!


    yep, ive heard that one too [88]
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    stuart h
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/05/10 14:22:53 (permalink)
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    Fuel pump was delivered today took 10 days to be delivered not bad at all for the saving.
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    Scott
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    RE: $209 fuel pump 2011/05/11 21:44:58 (permalink)
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    quote:
    Originally posted by cosworthfreak

    I also buy from my local AutoPro which is great, and a store in Canberra called Motor Spares which is mainly wholesale/trade sales with some retail (these guys really know their stuff).


    I've never had a problem with AutoPro, always dealt with them. They actually know what they are talking about, unlike Autobahn.
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