Eek! 24 volt lightbulb price surprise

[plyonsMC9]

But not the surprise you would expect.  I purchased a couple of 24v bulbs (type 624) for my MC9 from MCI in Des Plaines outside of Chicago.  Wasn't really focused, and just expected price to be sky-high so just told parts guy to give me a couple bulbs as I was thinking I would buy them for a much more reasonable cost online later.       

The price from the MCI parts counter?  Approx $1 per 24volt bulb.  $10 for a box of 10. 

/sigh...  One of those things, surprised I suppose, so I didn't take the box.  Thought I wasn't hearing things right.   I went online tonight.   Got the high prices I was expecting for 24v clearance lamps.  $5 p/bulb,  $6 p/bulb, etc..  MCI is a long way from my home.  Maybe I can get them to ship to me.

Just a heads up, pricing may not be what you expect.  The bulbs sold by MCI are not the usual GE bulbs, they are from China - & just say China on the bulb.  But so far, works just fine on my bus.

Hope this helps, Phil

[thomasinnv]

If you get setup with an account through MCI they give you a 1% discount on purchases online, and they ship for free, no matter what you order.

[plyonsMC9]

Thanks very much Thomas.  I had forgotten about that whole online thing w/ MCI.  I will find that account & get it going. 



Kind Regards, Phil

[BJ]

take either the bulb or the number to O'riley auto parts and they will have it for you the next day..buy all my 24 volts there....