Thread: LBS charging more than MSRP for parts?
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Old 05-12-20 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Germanrazor
I have heard always that a LBS has slight markup to what they pay. I understand your frustration as to online vs. brick and mortar storefront as we see price only. They do have rent, utilities, employees and insurance.
Well these guys have a brick & mortar, insurance, employee, etc and managed to give the lower price. I stopped and bought a 547 size tire from Vince just the other day. He was $16 and lowest I found on line was $20 shipped.

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