Rossi Celebr8 Helmets Pre-Order $599 shipped!

[Disco]

I have 30 of these on backorder, one is already sold. The face helmets went in an instant, so I'm sure these wont last long.

They are due out in June but you can pre-order yours now for $599 shipped. Please PM me if you want one.

Thanks,

D

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[AGVheadstrong]

Why the heck are you selling a Limited edition Rossi replica that will only be available in 500 units, discounted by $200 off retail. Why do you think that you can destroy the value of our brand and cheap sale it like that.
We are enforcing our MSRP policy (something that should have been down long ago) and if you do not remove your post I am going to make sure you do not receive these helmets.
On top of that, i think that it is a pretty bad business decision: limited editions always sell in a very short time and it is a good way, in difficult economic time like now, for a dealer like you, to make a decent margin and keep business afloat.

Selling a limited helmet, 2 months before it is released, at an unacceptable discount is showing a lot of disrespect not only to our brand but to all respected dealers in the US.

just for this, i am going to make sure that you do not get delivered.

[BiZ]

8 months from now after all of about 7 of those helmets have sold for the full msrp of 800 bucks, give me a call. I'll give you $350 for one.

[upnadam]

Why the heck are you selling a Limited edition Rossi replica that will only be available in 500 units, discounted by $200 off retail. Why do you think that you can destroy the value of our brand and cheap sale it like that.
We are enforcing our MSRP policy (something that should have been down long ago) and if you do not remove your post I am going to make sure you do not receive these helmets.
On top of that, i think that it is a pretty bad business decision: limited editions always sell in a very short time and it is a good way, in difficult economic time like now, for a dealer like you, to make a decent margin and keep business afloat.

Selling a limited helmet, 2 months before it is released, at an unacceptable discount is showing a lot of disrespect not only to our brand but to all respected dealers in the US.

just for this, i am going to make sure that you do not get delivered.


Very discreet. :up:

[MD900]

Very discreet. :up:

And anonymous too!

[pefrey]

in difficult economic time like now, for a dealer like you, to make a decent margin and keep business afloat.


This just in from the AGV business school. "When economic conditions deteriorate, hold your price point, even increase it, to keep a healthy profit."

The long term business you lose will be offset by the sweet profits you made. Your competitors will be smothered by the demand they created on their buisiness for having reasonable prices.

[Mongo]

It's an LE of 500 units - they'll sell them all for full pop easily.

[pefrey]

In what period of time? :Poke: :D

[JimmyOOOOO]

just for this, i am going to make sure that you do not get delivered.

DICK!

Maybe, just maybe, D doesn't feel right about gouging people for an extra $200 on a lid... especially considering AGV is not exactly a top of the line helmet. So take your cheesy little marketing gimmick and your shitty looking helmet and jam them up your elitist ass. Thank god I saw this, I was actually considering buying an AGV... guess it's time for another Hayden (Edwards maybe?) Arai.

[Disco]

As far as I knew, there were no price restrictions on AGV products. Sorry for the trouble. I have asked that this thread be removed...

[peakpowersports]

There was never a price agreement with AGV in the past, so unless you've signed something with them sell them for whatever you want. Dont let him scare you from selling a product.

[Disco]

Nope I never signed anything and was never told of any enforcement of retail pricing. I try to offer deals as much as I can, however if there is any pricing restrictions with the manufacturer I respect them. If AGV now has a new advertising policy, it would have been nice to be made aware before being chewed out in public like this.

[ExSRAaron]

I wouldnt worry about it D. bump for a great guy, and a solid company :up:

Aaron

[nazif zaman]

Why the heck are you selling a Limited edition Rossi replica that will only be available in 500 units, discounted by $200 off retail. Why do you think that you can destroy the value of our brand and cheap sale it like that.
We are enforcing our MSRP policy (something that should have been down long ago) and if you do not remove your post I am going to make sure you do not receive these helmets.
On top of that, i think that it is a pretty bad business decision: limited editions always sell in a very short time and it is a good way, in difficult economic time like now, for a dealer like you, to make a decent margin and keep business afloat.

Selling a limited helmet, 2 months before it is released, at an unacceptable discount is showing a lot of disrespect not only to our brand but to all respected dealers in the US.




just for this, i am going to make sure that you do not get delivered.

Am I expected to protect my noggin with products from a company that displays professionalism like this? way to support your retailers.:up:

I wonder how you would have posted if the OP was trying to price gouge the hell out the potential customers?

bump for the OP.

[royalgixxer]

Disco- Don't about this dick. If he was lagit he would have contacted you in a business like matter. Like looking at your sig, then contacting you via info he had (Associated with web-site)with the company he say's he represents . This guy has 1 post so he is hidding who he realy is. Seams more like another vender pissed that he cant touch your price.

[pefrey]

Disco- Don't about this dick. If he was lagit he would have contacted you in a business like matter. Like looking at your sig, then contacting you via info he had (Associated with web-site)with the company he say's he represents . This guy has 1 post so he is hidding who he realy is. Seams more like another vender pissed that he cant touch your price.

Now there's somebody who is thinking!!! :up:

[vito2279]

Disco- Don't about this dick. If he was lagit he would have contacted you in a business like matter. Like looking at your sig, then contacting you via info he had (Associated with web-site)with the company he say's he represents . This guy has 1 post so he is hidding who he realy is. Seams more like another vender pissed that he cant touch your price.

+1:up:
VERY unprofessional if you ask me:tut:

[JimmyOOOOO]

Nope I never signed anything and was never told of any enforcement of retail pricing. I try to offer deals as much as I can, however if there is any pricing restrictions with the manufacturer I respect them. If AGV now has a new advertising policy, it would have been nice to be made aware before being chewed out in public like this.

You have to sign a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) Agreement for them to hold you accountable.

I agree that this person does not legitimately represent AGV. Maybe if you ask Mongo nicely, he'll give you the guys IP, or at least compare it to his logfile so you can see if it's a competitor acting shady.

On a lighter note, can you PM me your best price on an XL Arai Edwards 8-Star? Thanks in advance!

[royalgixxer]

Disco- Don't worry about this dick. If he was lagit he would have contacted you in a business like manner. Like looking at your sig, then contacting you via info he had (Associated with web-site)with the company he say's he represents . This guy has 1 post so he is hidding who he realy is. Seams more like another vender pissed that he cant touch your price.

Had to fix it:D

[ToddClark]

shoulda fixed the "lagit" as well:D its legit

[royalgixxer]

shoulda fixed the "lagit" as well:D its legit

Well......Never said I was good at spelling :D:beer:

Disco-Hope you sell them all. Good luck with sales.:)

[Disco]

You have to sign a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) Agreement for them to hold you accountable.

I agree that this person does not legitimately represent AGV. Maybe if you ask Mongo nicely, he'll give you the guys IP, or at least compare it to his logfile so you can see if it's a competitor acting shady.

On a lighter note, can you PM me your best price on an XL Arai Edwards 8-Star? Thanks in advance!

You're probably right, thanks. BTW you got a PM :up:

[r1ryder424]

when will either of these colours be available?

[Disco]

^Available now, hit me up.

[Suburbanrancher]

Selling a limited helmet, 2 months before it is released, at an unacceptable discount is showing a lot of disrespect not only to our brand but to all respected dealers in the US.


And right there is the part where you give yourself up as a competing dealer worried about being undercut and not an AGV employee.

Nice try, bucko :up:

[2weelferrum04]

hey disco do you have these in stock?
AGV Helmets Ti-Tech- Rossi VR 46 Helmet Replica

if so how much

[AGVheadstrong]

Guys, first of all, all the Limited editions (never more than 500 units) always sell out and this guy who's an online dealer, could make a better margin if he'd respected prices.

Secondly, I understand that, like all racers, most of you guys want to purchase discounted, cheaper products. Normal.
but there is a difference between discounting a few $$ and going $200 under before the helmet has even been released. this is a devaluation of the brand that cannot be accepted. If you are looking for full race helmets retailing at $350, go ahead, there are plenty on the market but do not damage the image and value of a brand just for cheap business purposes.

I understand that you are all trying to defend your forum buddy but you also need to understand that we are pretty pissed about this.

I am not posting as an employee, I am posting privately, but be sure that the employee will make sure the rest of the dealers in the US do not loose margins because of cheap-sellers like that.

and go ahead for the IP, no worries. You should find 2 of those because I post for 2 different computers.

[AGVheadstrong]

And right there is the part where you give yourself up as a competing dealer worried about being undercut and not an AGV employee.

Nice try, bucko :up:

or, if you think a bit further, as an AGV employee who is fed up to see the work of respected dealers trying to grow the brand through the country tarnished by fly-by-night operations like this.

[AGVheadstrong]

when will either of these colours be available?

Those are already available, check with your dealer.

[peakpowersports]

STFU! Try doing business in a business manner, not by putting someone on blast on a forum. I love when people get 'HEADSTRONG' on the web and don’t post their name or contact information. And AGV has no minimum advertised price contract for their dealers to sign so even if you were important, you'd have to follow the proper channels and have a signed, returned form before enforcing any such statement. Quit thread jacking, let the man sell his helmets.

[r1ryder424]

i tried, they aren't on any website cept european ones

[Suburbanrancher]

I am not posting as an employee, I am posting privately, but be sure that the employee will make sure the rest of the dealers in the US do not loose margins because of cheap-sellers like that.


or, if you think a bit further, as an AGV employee who is fed up to see the work of respected dealers trying to grow the brand through the country tarnished by fly-by-night operations like this.


So you intentionally misrepresent yourself as an AGV employee in your first post, then backpedal and try to tell us the other vendor is the unscrupulous one?

Phenominal.

[AGVheadstrong]

i tried, they aren't on any website cept european ones

Ask peakpowersports (www.Peakhonda.com), I know that the part numbers have been entered in the Parts web system so dealers should be able to order them.

[peakpowersports]

GP tech is out and available now.

[kiggy74]

do not damage the image and value of a brand just for cheap business purposes.

I understand that you are all trying to defend your forum buddy but you also need to understand that we are pretty pissed about this.


After your statements, you're telling US not to damage the image of the AGV brand????? :crackup:

Don't worry pal, you've take care of damaging the AGV image pretty thoroughly.

Accuse us of defending our forum buddy??? Seriously, this guy is offering racers a good discount, at which you jump in and tell him that he should be raping us with inflated prices just like the rest of the AGV dealers in the country. And you have the gall to think that we're defending him because he's a forum buddy? You my friend are DILLUSIONAL!.

He's trying to give us a good deal, and you're bashing him. Do us a favor and just go away.

Disco, I'm a loyal Arai customer. My next one is coming from you. :up:

[steeltoe]

I kind of want to buy one from the OP out of spite now. Poster # 2 I would like to know who it is you work for.




So I can be sure never to purchase from that business.

[icebergmikey]

man...that AGV guy is a mess! We are in a recession, and I'm suppose to pay full price and not look for a deal! Someone needs to get their marketing sceme together and realize that this guy(Disco) is actually marketing this product. Sure, he sells the helmet for a cheap price this time, but it may give people the opportunity to see what AGV helmets are like and may consider paying full price for the helmet next time! think about it buddy!

Disco--Pm sent!

[UNCC CivilEngin]

I'm new... but, basically he (the OP) is going to tarnish, destory, devalue, and undercut not only the awe powerful AGV brand but all the little dealers in the US trying to grow the product..... now get this... all over 30 damn helmets... <--- boy AGV must be doing pretty bad...


Wait! What is that I hear?

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Also, they're listed in the UK for $626 (USD)... so what now... off to start another crusade? Regardless to what you may believe, no one pays MSRP for anything...

[ED_006]

AGVheadstrong, that's BS man!!!!!!!!! If you really work for AGV and they really want people to pay full price on a special paint job, shove them where the sun don't shine. I won't buy AGV. It's really messed up how you handled this very unprofessional. You know what? You didn't make cyclesector look bad, you made AGV look bad!!!

[slidewayz]

Ask peakpowersports (www.Peakhonda.com), I know that the part numbers have been entered in the Parts web system so dealers should be able to order them.

Interesting post... so do you work for AGV or Peakpowersports?

[peakpowersports]

He does not work for me!!

[peakpowersports]

Interesting post... so do you work for AGV or Peakpowersports?

Nope, not for me. I'm sure someone can check IP's and tell hes not from my area.

[steeltoe]

I don't think anyone minds paying a markup to a vendor who's putting food on their family table. This, however is another category. Hell anyone can go to two bike dealerships and get a 2k difference in price any day of the week.

[RollieManollie]

In all honesty don't judge AGV by this guy's post - I can guarantee you that headstrong is a competitor and does not work for AGV.

[ExSRAaron]

Mods you guys should clean this thread up, not fair to Disco and Cyclesector!

[Disco]

You guys are awesome!!! UPDATE...$10 more off for WERA racers! $589 shipped! :D:D:D

[gpracer15]

Guys, first of all, all the Limited editions (never more than 500 units) always sell out and this guy who's an online dealer, could make a better margin if he'd respected prices.

Secondly, I understand that, like all racers, most of you guys want to purchase discounted, cheaper products. Normal.
but there is a difference between discounting a few $$ and going $200 under before the helmet has even been released. this is a devaluation of the brand that cannot be accepted. If you are looking for full race helmets retailing at $350, go ahead, there are plenty on the market but do not damage the image and value of a brand just for cheap business purposes.

I understand that you are all trying to defend your forum buddy but you also need to understand that we are pretty pissed about this.

I am not posting as an employee, I am posting privately, but be sure that the employee will make sure the rest of the dealers in the US do not loose margins because of cheap-sellers like that.

and go ahead for the IP, no worries. You should find 2 of those because I post for 2 different computers.


Lol, I got a $5000 discount on my Chevy Tahoe, +$4500 off for invoice price, + another $500 for trade in allowance so for a $36000 MSRP I paid $26000. I guess its because it wasnt a limited edition lol......

[slidewayz]

Lol, I got a $5000 discount on my Chevy Tahoe, +$4500 off for invoice price, + another $500 for trade in allowance so for a $36000 MSRP I paid $26000. I guess its because it wasnt a limited edition lol......

No, you just got suckered into a gas hog :D

[vosnick52]

In all honesty don't judge AGV by this guy's post - I can guarantee you that headstrong is a competitor and does not work for AGV.
That's exactly what I was thinking :D

[jparker]

Disco, dont worry about this J-off. You still have all my business.........cus you hook up the Military guys!

[Lizard 1]

Guys, first of all, all the Limited editions (never more than 500 units) always sell out and this guy who's an online dealer, could make a better margin if he'd respected prices.

Secondly, I understand that, like all racers, most of you guys want to purchase discounted, cheaper products. Normal.
but there is a difference between discounting a few $$ and going $200 under before the helmet has even been released. this is a devaluation of the brand that cannot be accepted. If you are looking for full race helmets retailing at $350, go ahead, there are plenty on the market but do not damage the image and value of a brand just for cheap business purposes.

I understand that you are all trying to defend your forum buddy but you also need to understand that we are pretty pissed about this.

I am not posting as an employee, I am posting privately, but be sure that the employee will make sure the rest of the dealers in the US do not loose margins because of cheap-sellers like that.

and go ahead for the IP, no worries. You should find 2 of those because I post for 2 different computers.

Uh, while I agree at dealers whoring stuff out sucks compared to the legit brick and mortar guys that have inventory and have an overhead, unless you have a signed RSA or MAP as some call it, you really cannot control this from happening. However, for those shops that buy in product and offer discounts to racers on certain sites, there's nothing wrong with that, either. The OP is following the rules and is doing as he is allowed. That's AGV's problem - not his. In the good ol' US, we can sell for whatever we want. If we sign something stating otherwise, that's a decision we make on our own.

Instead of blowing up on a public forum and tarnishing your company's name, I'd suggest getting with lawyers and writing up an RSA/MAP and going from there. At this point, you have no legs to stand on and if you try and shut this guy's order down and he finds out about it, any lawyer would have a hay day with this...

I'd quit while you were ahead and go forward from here. It's too late at this point and you should have been a little smarter and taken some tips from about 90% of the industry that does have MAP/RSAs in place...

[STT-GUY]

Uh, while I agree at dealers whoring stuff out sucks compared to the legit brick and mortar guys that have inventory and have an overhead, unless you have a signed RSA or MAP as some call it, you really cannot control this from happening. However, for those shops that buy in product and offer discounts to racers on certain sites, there's nothing wrong with that, either. The OP is following the rules and is doing as he is allowed. That's AGV's problem - not his. In the good ol' US, we can sell for whatever we want. If we sign something stating otherwise, that's a decision we make on our own.

Instead of blowing up on a public forum and tarnishing your company's name, I'd suggest getting with lawyers and writing up an RSA/MAP and going from there. At this point, you have no legs to stand on and if you try and shut this guy's order down and he finds out about it, any lawyer would have a hay day with this...

I'd quit while you were ahead and go forward from here. It's too late at this point and you should have been a little smarter and taken some tips from about 90% of the industry that does have MAP/RSAs in place...

Yep.... This is why a company I am affiliated with decided to drop AGV and sell a few thousand Sharks a year instead..... Toothless Tiger MAP that they were unwilling to enforce. We still sell them but they are not one of our primary focus any longer.

BTW, A lawyer can't do shit to AGV if they refuse to send the helmets....then can always be "out of stock" and a PO is a cancelable agreement. I wouldn't ship to him if I was AGV but I'm an asshole.

[SAEID]

Why the heck are you selling a Limited edition Rossi replica that will only be available in 500 units, discounted by $200 off retail. Why do you think that you can destroy the value of our brand and cheap sale it like that.
We are enforcing our MSRP policy (something that should have been down long ago) and if you do not remove your post I am going to make sure you do not receive these helmets.
On top of that, i think that it is a pretty bad business decision: limited editions always sell in a very short time and it is a good way, in difficult economic time like now, for a dealer like you, to make a decent margin and keep business afloat.

Selling a limited helmet, 2 months before it is released, at an unacceptable discount is showing a lot of disrespect not only to our brand but to all respected dealers in the US.

just for this, i am going to make sure that you do not get delivered.
AreYour you kidding me? This should have been a PM, not a bash on disco in public. Disco and Devin are stand up guys always looking out for the consumers.


You on the other hand, are deuche bag looking to gauge the consumers.

[Razorboy]

In all honesty don't judge AGV by this guy's post - I can guarantee you that headstrong is a competitor and does not work for AGV.

Not sure who the lad is but it sure ain't Paolo!!
We have been faithful AGV supporters for many years and knowing the boys personally down at the shop, I can say that this is not the approach they would have taken in this situation. We have a number of LE helmets from AGV and I can tell you with certainty that they will ALL sell and fast. Couldn't even get a 2006 test helmet no matter how much I cried.

And with all respect to any of the other formidable brands out there, I trust my kids head in a AGV helmet any day - any week - any time. We have both crash tested TiTechs and neither of us has even got our bells rung!

:up:

[superbikestore]

It's probably Brad.. LOL!!!!

[STT-GUY]

It's probably Brad.. LOL!!!!

Does Brad's last name start with a "P"?

[caleb]

Headstrong. You are a fool. What's more, you are making AGV look like complete f*cking amateurs. You are not directly employed by them. You are obviously a player-hating competitor. There is no way anyone from AGV corporate would post shit like that on a public forum.

While you certainly have a few very valid points, you are obviously too headstrong and not very business savvy. You are trying to tell a bunch of broke racers that we should pay full pop for something that someone is offering to us at a generous discount.

Piss off and enroll in business 101.

[ExSRAaron]

It's probably Brad.. LOL!!!!

haha, that was great! made my day :crackup: