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Old 12-08-24 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottCommutes
To ask the original question slightly differently, what are the most profitable (bread and butter) goods/services shops count on to keep money coming in?
The nearest shop to me (Waterfront Bicycle Shop) is very small. They don't sell new bikes! There isn't room to stock them. Somehow they get by. They do repairs, they rent bikes. It's a touristy neighborhood. They sell parts and accessories, and they usually have a few used bikes. I've seen the owner build some project bikes and put them up for sale, such as something with a Velo Orange frame, but that may not make any money.
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