Wholesale parts prices
02-10-08, 03:48 PM
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Do you want to keep your job? Many shop owners frown on employees revealing the dealer's cost.
02-10-08, 03:52 PM
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Dan's right.
A good rule of thumb is retail (for about any good) is 100% more than wholesale.
Most retailers do not give their employees a 50% discount.
Dan's right.
A good rule of thumb is retail (for about any good) is 100% more than wholesale.
Most retailers do not give their employees a 50% discount.
02-10-08, 04:25 PM
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As a general rule shop employees are eligible for "EP" prices that are generally around 15% BELOW wholesale. It's one of the biggest factors that makes working in a bike shop worth it.
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02-11-08, 07:31 PM
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I thought that wholesale prices were the same for everybody, not something that was negotiated between retailer and wholesaler. It was an honest mistake. Thanks for the positive advice.
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If you work at an LBS and would like to discuss shop/store matters, bikeforums.net has a subforum for that called "Industry Related". Contact a moderator to gain access.
