Take2 vs CRC

[Christopher Brunsdon]

While we all agree that CRC are the benchmark of online shopping with awesome prices and a range of goodies to blow your cap while window shopping, not everybody remembers that there are alternatives.

 

I've learnt to check out Take2's US Amazon portal before wanting to buy from CRC, well that is if CWC and Buycycle do not stock it.

 

One particular item that I'm now in the process of getting is a Kryptonite lock for my commuter. The particular one I want from CRC is R329 ex so it comes to a rough R378 without postage.

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47422

 

Now on Take2, I can get the same item for R377 incl delivery to my office

 

http://more.take2.co.za/moreusa-kryptonite-modulus-1010s-2-cable-pack-10mm-x-3-5-feet-b002sg7k0w.html

 

Sure with Take2 there is that 18 day wait but then again normal postage with CRC and our beloved customs would also match that ETA. Needless to say I'm just finalising my basket before I put through the sale on Take2.

 

Oh, and this is not the first time either. Last year I sourced a lovely 4th hand tool from Take2 for a couple of randts less than CRC.