I like to support the local guys, however when I can get it in another province with free shipping, well we all know that with a off road vehicle every dollar counts. If the vendors start offering free shipping in the area i will keep my money local. my 2 cents.
I'll address this one item at a time.
First off we are in another province. LOL
Free shipping: I assume when you say "another province" you are referring to Nothridge4x4.ca. As a pure coincidence my brother and I were talking about their free shipping over $100 on Tuesday. I went to their site and grabbed a larger ticket item: RCV axles for Jeep TJ Dana30. Their price as advertised is $1247 with free shipping. PJF4x4 price is $1150+shipping which in most of QC or ON would be around $20-$30 range. I don't think I need to do the math on that one.....
I would love to offer free shipping and it's in our sights to see if it's possible. If I have to add 10% to my prices to make sure I cover even the most costly shipments, I'm not sure it will make every one happy.
I think it's a popular misconception that OUR shipping is always EXPENSIVE. On most small items it starts at $10 and I don't ever remember any shipping being over $100 no matter how big and bulky the order was!
Not to mention when we ship items it's not 4-7 days, it's always next day service in 95% of cases.
I don't know you personally so I can't say I've ever had the chance to at least quote you a price, but I can tell you we will do our best to match or beat any price out there if we can.
Since my bro and I bought out PJF4x4 two years, our #1 goal is get it to the customer as fast a possible, at the best price
we can.
I know our web site sucks and we don't have a shopping cart, but we have a toll free number and we ALWAYS answer the phone!!
Not to mention we have a crap load of experience in most makes of 4x4 not just Jeeps.
Anyway I could go on and on, but in the end the only way you'll know if we're good is to try us. Hope you do!
Thx
Danny