View Poll Results: How much of a premium to give LBS?
0-5%
1
6.67%
6-10%
11
73.33%
11-15%
1
6.67%
16-20%
1
6.67%
>20%
1
6.67%
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How much of a premium for LBS?
05-07-08, 01:24 PM
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How much of a premium for LBS?
OK,
I am finally the guy posting about supporting the LBS. I am looking to buy a set of full carbon clincher wheels, and I am awaiting the prices from my LBS. I also have the opportunity to buy from a non-local BS and have them shipped. I build my own bikes and do 99% of my own work, so I try to buy from from my LBS whenever I can, but as a do-it-yourself guy, it isnt that much - maybe $400/year.
How much of a premium should I give the LBS before going the other route?
I am finally the guy posting about supporting the LBS. I am looking to buy a set of full carbon clincher wheels, and I am awaiting the prices from my LBS. I also have the opportunity to buy from a non-local BS and have them shipped. I build my own bikes and do 99% of my own work, so I try to buy from from my LBS whenever I can, but as a do-it-yourself guy, it isnt that much - maybe $400/year.
How much of a premium should I give the LBS before going the other route?
05-07-08, 01:34 PM
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It really depends on the shop, their quality of service and their customer service.
My local shop warrants a 0% premium. Hopefully this will change with the new owner.
My local shop warrants a 0% premium. Hopefully this will change with the new owner.
05-07-08, 02:06 PM
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I'd say 10% is fair unless it's a hot, new item then you're at the mercy of the market.
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