Here lays the problem. How can the LBS get the parts a decent price so that after they mark it up it is still somewhat competitive? Are there too many middle men taking too much? Is there a way that the LBS could order straight from the manufacturer and skip the middle men? It would seem with the web and modern logistics this should be easy.
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Originally Posted by oldpotatoe
I guess they got that phone call about EPS. He's doing the buy bike, strip parts, sell at huge discount, gig.
Price cartels may be illegal but selling at margin that keeps the lights on isn't either.
Maybe Maestro needs to look up Circuit City or Ultimate Electronics and how volume applies to margin.
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