newgmparts vs gmpartsdirect

[ChicagoDave]

So I decided to shop around for a set of shocks for my XLR (was told I will need them soon).
In comparing these two sites, I found that gmpartsdirect.com was MUCH cheaper than newgmparts.com, for each shock (by about $100 per shock). But when you look at the shipping charges, it is unbelievable.

Cost for a set of (4) shocks as follows:
gmpartdirect.com = $2,075
newgmparts.com = $2,455

shipping:
gmpartsdirect.com = $498 (policy is 24% of cost of item)
newgmparts.com = $59.99 (policy is 10% cost of item, not to
exceed $59.99)

TOTAL:
gmpartsdirect.com = $2,573
newgmparts.com = $2,515

So the moral of the story is - just because the part is much cheaper, you must look at the entire transaction.

 

[graytoad]

That's crazy

 

[ChicagoDave]

UPDATE

I decided to email gmpartsdirect.com to see what they were willing to do. They responded with a request of a screenshot of the shopping cart, with the shipping, and he was going to see what he could do to reduce the SHIPPING/HANDLING amount. We'll see what they come up with - I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[boilermaker]

have you tried GMautoparts.com
they tend to sell parts at wholesale
Had a part listed at $450.00 they sold it to me for $360.00

 

[james04xlr]

wow, that's a lot of shipping charges!