I didn't know that APH had an online store..
-What did you get quoted from them?
... If you say a tt kit + install and tune.. I will lol and suggest that you go talk to them in person.
I really don't see parts being that much cheaper after you take into account-- shipping and brokerage fee's... Unless of course you are sending them to a mailbox across the border and taking the chance at bringing them over without declaring them...
When I purchased my TS parts from Speedstar. It would have only turned out to be $100 cheaper if I had ordered from BP Automotive instead.. (literally $3900 vs $4000)
-Local shops are held accountable.. while internet shops who mainly drop ship items cannot really be trusted to be accountable for anything.
-Shipping delays, damages, returns can be costly and a huge PITA.. Also returns have a huge gray area.. and thats if you follow the protocols set by the shipping companies and/if, the seller agrees to take the item back.
IMO -building a relationship with local shops can/will pay huge dividends... I know this from personal experiences.
But, I agree some parts that can be purchased direct from the main distributor or even manufacturer will be cheaper than having a local shop try and source it.
GL OP