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I've walked into an O'Reilly's and got the manager to match online prices on identical parts. He wanted to compete and would drastically lower his price within the confines of still making something on it. I'm talking brands like Spicer, Moog, etc...

I've done the exact same thing at dealer parts counters, including the small town Ford dealer this summer for parts for my F-250. It's amazing what you can do at a brick and mortar place if you approach them respectfully and just explain that you usually buy stuff online but you'd like to give them the business if they can come close on price. If they can't do it, they'll tell you but at least it won't be an unpleasant conversation, in my experience.