Merry Christmas LBS
12-21-08, 08:15 AM
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Triathlon in my future???
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Merry Christmas LBS
I took my bike in for service on Saturday, and they did a lot of work for me and discounted some of the parts and labor for me. I try and do this right before Christmas, to give them a little business before Christmas, and to also drop off some 12 oz. presents. This year has been a very poor year for me, but here is what they received from me yesterday.
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What have you done for your LBS lately**********?
X 24What have you done for your LBS lately**********?
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2007 Jamis Ventura Comp
2006 Jamis Explorer 2.0
2000 Specialized Hardrock (bought used)
Swim, Bike, Run and sounds like fun
12-21-08, 10:17 AM
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That is a very nice gesture. They are a business and therefore you only owe them the money that is due. But there are also people who work at that business, and if you are friendly with them, then why not treat them like friends?
There is an Amish bike shop around here that is my go-to bike shop whenever I need help. They always, always take their time helping me. The have cut me some extraordinary deals. But more than that, they have made me feel welcome to use them as a resource to learn from them. I drop my share of money there, but I also have brought them something around this time of year to express my thanks for the patience and time they have generously given me too.
jim
There is an Amish bike shop around here that is my go-to bike shop whenever I need help. They always, always take their time helping me. The have cut me some extraordinary deals. But more than that, they have made me feel welcome to use them as a resource to learn from them. I drop my share of money there, but I also have brought them something around this time of year to express my thanks for the patience and time they have generously given me too.
jim
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Cross Check Nexus7, IRO Mark V, Trek 620 Nexus7, Karate Monkey half fat, IRO Model 19 fixed, Amp Research B3, Surly 1x1 half fat fixed, and more...
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12-21-08, 10:20 AM
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Triathlon in my future???
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This is the only LBS that treated me decent in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area, so they are definitely worth the case of Fat Tire. At least to me they are.
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2006 Jamis Explorer 2.0
2000 Specialized Hardrock (bought used)
Swim, Bike, Run and sounds like fun
12-21-08, 11:21 AM
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I took my bike in for service on Saturday, and they did a lot of work for me and discounted some of the parts and labor for me. I try and do this right before Christmas, to give them a little business before Christmas, and to also drop off some 12 oz. presents. This year has been a very poor year for me, but here is what they received from me yesterday.
X 24
What have you done for your LBS lately**********?
X 24What have you done for your LBS lately**********?
12-21-08, 01:24 PM
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Triathlon in my future???
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Then buy them some Ale from The Olde Main Brewery in Ames, IA. That is just as good, if not better depending upon the beer.
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2006 Jamis Explorer 2.0
2000 Specialized Hardrock (bought used)
Swim, Bike, Run and sounds like fun
