Originally Posted by
prisoner6
I've already had one shop that i like tell me they couldn't match the price. They got down to $50 diffeence, but aid they couldn't see how the other shop was selling at that price.
I still have to check with the shop that's closest.
that's too bad.. i guess they may not be hurting in these tough economic times(which i doubt)...
A $650 to $740 bike @ a bike shop means that the shop probably paid around $325 from the manufacturer.
For example: in November 08 i bought an early release 2009 Specialized Myka for my niece that the MSRP was $410 from Specialized, LBS was selling it for $369.99. The Shop's invoice stated the price for the bike was $235 from the factory.. i paid $350 out the door(they still made money).
All entry level bikes are so they get people in the door of the shop. then it's up to a good saleman to sell you on the better bike, equipment or the same bike with equipment..