Things that make you go Hummmmmmmm

[Captain]

So the Alternator goes out on my John Deere Gator.
Most gators do not have an external alternator, they have a stator behind the flywheel and a voltage regulator on the frame. The external alternator is a dealer add on kit for folks that use a lot of voltage, lights, wenches,etc.
So I call the dealer to get a new alternator and JUST the alternator is $460.00! So I shop around the net and find the whole add on kit (including the brackets, alternator, belt, wiring harnest etc) for $371.00
Now why is it the whole kit that in has a new alternator and all parts cost a hundred bucks less that JUST the alternator?

[BarryBobPosthole]

Is it for sure OEM parts?

I have found a bunch of stuff lately on line that is tons cheaper than what I can buy direct.

BKB

[quercus alba]

just replaced pump on my washer, factory price $110 plus shipping. Amazon price 26.50 free shipping.

Amazon is your friend

[Captain]

It is 1,000 percent JD OEM parts. From a John Deere dealer called Green Parts Online.
Makes no sense to me. I got it yesterday and installed it, it's all golden.

[Captain]

just replaced pump on my washer, factory price $110 plus shipping. Amazon price 26.50 free shipping.

Amazon is your friend

Good point, because I bought it online I had no tax, free shipping and they actually gave me a 5% discount for being a return customer. So I actually paid about $350.00 give or take a buck

[Captain]

https://www.greenfarmparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=BM22449&Submit=
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[Bwana]

That is nuts!

[LJ3]

When you go online/amazon you're not paying the wages of all the people that need to touch the product to get it to you. This is not rocket surgery, people.

Oh... And businesses charge what people will pay. Because business.