Thread: Intro and LBS etiquette question
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Old 07-26-10 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by operator
Every ******bag wants to pay online prices for a product that you can see, touch, feel, get fit on and get serviced, warranty and refund. Asking for a discount nearly matching an online price means your LBS LOSES money on their sale. The margins on complete new bikes are the lowest of anything the store sells.
This guy wasn't asking for online price. He even stated he'd be willing to pay a $100-$150 markup for the convenience of getting it from the B&M.
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