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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Folks. Need your opinion. Want to buy a Timken 513179 hub/bearing assembly for my 2003 SSEi.

RockAuto - $114 shipped
AutoZone (locally/quicker) - $128+

While searching I see:
Amazon - $81 +10 to ship! - http://www.amazon.com/Timken-513179-...1962278&sr=8-1

Why is Amazon so much cheaper?? Am I missing something here?
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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The only thing yor missing is on the internet it is always good to take the time to search reliable vendors. Sometines one wins, another time not. Price is always influenced by how many a supplier ordered, how many sold, how many left to clean it out and resupply. And the reasons go on and on. As long as it from someone you trust and have had good luck with, go with the lowball. I don't trust Amazon because they have become a network of/for 2nd parties. Make sure you know the primary person you are dealing with in the Amazon scheme of things.
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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I got both my front hubs from Rock Auto. The thing that'* nice about Rock Auto is that they are quick on delivery and no questions asked when returning.
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