Based on my experience, I have to agree with gggGary, DogBunny and jetmechmarty, specifically in reference to Partzilla.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39528&highlight=Stadium
Partzilla (Albany, GA) is by far my primary source for OEM parts, but when placing a small order today, I opted to go with Stadium with the January thread (above) in mind since I noticed that a part by part cost comparison showed Stadium consistently lower.
As has been mentioned, shipping costs and specifically
one shipping option (UPS or Local Pickup in Irvine, Texas) appear to be the downside (at least in my case) with Stadium. USP and no USPS Option reminds me how MikesXS (an occasional necessary evil) was not too long ago.
While the Stadium parts total was $7.29 lower for same parts as compared with Partzilla, UPS shipping with Stadium ($20.88) was $14.93 higher than Partzilla's USPS option of $5.95 or 2.5% higher. Even Partzilla's FedEx option was less than half the cost of Stadiums only viable option (UPS) for non-Texas residents.
A Redskins fan like myself shouldn't be ordering from an Irving, Texas based firm anyway...
Both Partzilla and Boats.net belong to The Outdoor Network LLC.
1st Image: Partzilla Costs showing 2 Shipping Options/Pricing
2nd Image: Stadium Costs
3rd Image: Stadium Shipping Option