Parts dealers
I stumbled onto my parts dealer while traveling with best girl Stopped for gas in this little nowhere town and there was a Husky dealer across the street. I went in to get some part that I'd been needing for awhile. He said, "I can have it here tomorrow." I told him that I lived about a hundred miles away. He said, "I'll have it shipped to you house."
That was all I needed to hear. we did business for years. When Husqvarna yanked his dealership during their entry campaign into Lowe's, I located another dealer just the other side of the city from me. I asked them, if I call you with a need, will you ship immediately, or is shipping kind of a hassle for you? They told me outright that they hated to deal with mailing stuff out.
Even though dealer # 2 was physically closer, I just don't have time to drive across town for parts. I have backup saws so I stay working. I located a third dealer who loves having my business and will mail to me, anything I need, as soon as she can. I'm happy to spend money there when I need equipment and they'll send ANYTHING they stock.
If your local dealer will ship immediately as possible and is a few bucks higher than Bailey's, it can often be worth it in the service and appreciation you'll get back. plus you do business locally. They're always just a phone call away. -TM-