Originally Posted by
pizzaguy
This is where I think the whole 'buy online and save a buck' thing works against you. I use ONE oil filter a year (maybe two). I can drop in at the local parts store and grab a Purolator L25277 off the shelf for $12-14, take it out of the box, verify that it's a re-boxed MANN - and walk out the store. Done. No returns, no waiting for UPS, etc.
Like hell I"m going to order from Amazon or where ever, and run the risk of getting the WRONG (or counterfeit) part so I can save $2. My time is worth more than that.
Up here in town there is a small automotive supply house, I found the filter that was a repackaged Mann, no price on it so I asked, $50 but I could have it for $40. He was upset when I laughed in his face and walked out.