Originally Posted by
Amesja
So basically the B&M LBS is an inferior business model compared to the internet super bike wholesaler.
Too bad. That's how the world works. What happened to all those businesses in the 70's that re-chromed auto bumpers? Times change...
There are a few brick and mortar shops that have also made a go of online selling, those have survived a bit better. Finding a niche and filling it is probably the way to go.
I went to a local sanctioned road race and was surprised at the number of shops that had a tent there, to provide racer assistance, show stuff, build goodwill. This was unheard of not too long ago.
It does make the business a 7 day a week job though, so you better like it.