Originally Posted by
njlonghorn
I just had a spoke replaced at an LBS. I was thrilled because they gave me a 2 hour turn-around and I will be able to ride tomorrow. But they charged $33, which is quite a bit more than I expected to pay. Is this high? Out of line?
I know, I know... what I I really need to do is buy a spoke tool and a few spokes to have on hand when I need them.
Heh...The Call Girl Principle in action. The principle states that, "The value of a service rendered diminishes rapidly once the service has been performed".
There is a reason plumbers, lawyers and ladies of the evening negotiate their prices upfront.