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Old 07-09-15 | 07:49 AM
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dr_lha
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Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels
I don't know how they're making margin.
Simple: They get it cheaper than your LBS does. Shimano screws LBSs in the US by being their own distributer, and setting prices artificially high for wholesale. In Europe the distribution is handled differently, and the prices are more competitive.
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