Lone Eagle Posted November 23, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2008 I received this e-mail tonight from South Seattle - thought I would share. Dear valued customer: We here at South Seattle Sports Plaza, are facing a dilemma that has us torn between some directions in which we need to move to further provide you with all your motor-sports needs. First question is, do we drop our current discount to between 15 and 20 percent like all the other dealers, giving that extra profit to Google and Yahoo to stay in the top positions of their search pages? Or, do we keep our discount at 27 percent and cut our expenses on search engines and hope our customers keep spreading the word to receive the volume of business we need to support that high of a discount? On Yamaha’s last price update Oct 1st, they not only did a major price increase but they also dropped the dealers’ profit margins on thousands of items. One example is the new Star custom wheel kits. The front wheel for a Road Star, part number 5C7-f54E0-V0-00, retail is 1449.95 and dealer cost is 1087.50. Our price is 1087.46 on our website. This is like many other accessory items that have a 25% or fewer profit margin and we loose money. That is the bad news. In these times things have increasingly slowed and we are in need your business and that of your friends now and in the future. So for the good news, we are going to leave the 25% discount on accessories where it is and has been for the last couple years and increase the parts discount to 30%. We will keep these prices until February 2009 and then change the parts discount to 25% and the accessories discount to 22%. I would also like to add that right now our Star inventory is well stocked and we have a lot of items that Yamaha even has on backorder. When ordering parts, if you see something that says backorder, we still might be able to get it out of Japan or even have it in stock. If you order a backorder item and it will be awhile before available, we will contact you. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. Thank You, Dan McVeigh yamahasportsplaza.com ysppart.com allyamaha.com onlyyamaha.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 23, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 23, 2008 I'm impressed! I've dealt with South Seattle in the past with no complaints whatsoever. I trust their honesty and actually think they are being upfront and straightforward with their information and intents. Most dealers would take the attitude of "Oh, well, T.S." towards the pricing and would not take the time to inform their valued customers of the situation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 23, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 23, 2008 I know that many have used them with great results. They are in business to make money, and anyone that has had their own business knows what a PITA that is. Their honesty is refreshing in this day and age, if we can, I suggest we help them in whatever way possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midrsv Posted November 23, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 23, 2008 I received the same email. I'm expecting an order from them in the next day or so. Been thinking about those chrome passenger floorboards, now may be a good time. DT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted December 27, 2009 received and e-mail this morning that Yamaha Sports Plaza is still offering their 30% discount on Yamaha / STAR parts for 2010. www.yamahasportsplaza.comwww.ysppart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamaDuck Posted December 28, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 28, 2009 I also use them but did not received their email. They are very honest and I have not found anybody that could beat their price, shipping and handling charge, and customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutlawRider Posted December 28, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 28, 2009 I have used them also. Great customer service and very fast delivery. I really enjoy dealing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted December 28, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 28, 2009 Yep, me too. My passing lamps & bar arrived just before Christmas. I bought the V Star lamps with replaceable halogens instead of the Venture sealed beam lamps. I also got the wire harness, relay & lighted switch from Eastern Beaver to finish off the installation right. Oh yeah, got the lightbar extension bracket, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted December 28, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 28, 2009 Ive used them many times with great results. I say lets give them the business. They have always been fair with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted December 28, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 28, 2009 I have used them also with great results.... they are open late into the evenning deliver what they say and I have had no difficulty with parts crossing into Canada from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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