Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Another problem for bike shops. Most folks who own department store bikes aren't avid bike riders. They might leave their bike at the shop for months. Meanwhile the bike shop has to store it and safeguard it from theft and isn't getting paid.
Covered under a part of the policy I left out. They hold a bike for a certain amount of time, attempt to make contact. After that point, they reserve the right for the bike to go away. I don't think they actually throw them out, they go to a thrift store.