Glsssbead 2 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I recently purchased a couple pencil zincs for my Yanmar 2GM20 from my local Yanmar distributor for $27 each, which seemed quite ridiculous. My subsequent check of prices in the US for the same Yanmar part confirmed this. I complained to the distributor, who stated that NZ pricing is set by Yanmar NZ, as the sole importer of Yanmar parts. The distributor did follow up with Yanmar NZ with respect to the large price differential, and as a result, I am told that Yanmar NZ has just lowered their retail price for this part to $10.41, a 61% reduction! Kudos to the distributor for raising the issue with Yanmar NZ, and kudos to Yanmar NZ for fixing this. I still wonder about pricing in NZ on other Yanmar parts though.... Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Reading for correction here, but I am pretty sure a supplier can not dictate what you sell something for. That would be price fixing. They can suggest a retail price and that is called RRP ( recommended retail price) but the Retailer has the choice what they want to sell something for. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Generally within a franchise the pricing will be set by the franchisor to ensure there is consistency across the board. Think McDonalds. Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well done GB for raising it with them Link to post Share on other sites
darkside 61 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Good effort and I'm surprised they took it on board. Yanmar parts in NZ have to be amongst the expensive in the world. The parts we bought in Greece (via the UK) were way cheaper than here. If you can get the parts from non marine sources you will do even better (you won't do that with zincs of course) Pretty sure the 3GM starter motor is Nissan for example. Great motors though. Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I got a quote for a spare water pump for our 60hp Yanmar - it was over $1000 ! Needless to say I didn't buy one and tend to avoid buying anything from Yanmar if possible. Oil, fuel filters way cheaper from Transmissions and Diesels. Link to post Share on other sites
Glsssbead 2 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Reading for correction here, but I am pretty sure a supplier can not dictate what you sell something for. That would be price fixing. They can suggest a retail price and that is called RRP ( recommended retail price) but the Retailer has the choice what they want to sell something for. I doubt they would normally resell for less than what the supplier charges plus a small margin, so from a practical standpoint, the high price in NZ is being dictated by the supplier who is taking maximum advantage of their exclusive importer rights. Link to post Share on other sites
Grinna 2 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Simms Turbo and Diesel in Ellerslie is able to source parts for Yanmar marine engines as an alternative to the agents, Whiting Power, however, they usually only special order Yanmar parts. Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Hey Grinna, you still about? haven't seen you for ages at the marina. Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 he's moved to the tropics Link to post Share on other sites
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