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LBS Prices

  • 07-10-2013 1:53pm
    #1
    aFlabbyPanda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭


    I was priced some tyres & tubes today and while I was expecting the online retails to be cheaper I was surprised at how much so. At the moment I'm torn between buying online or locally but the LBS is nearly 50% dearer for one item and 15% for the other.

    I get the whole higher costs of the LBS, the ability to get what I want today and being able to speak to someone but I was wondering what other people % threshold is?

    Or to put it another way how much extra would you be willing to pay in LBS vs an online retail? Or would you at all?


Comments

  • #2
    djburchgrove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭djburchgrove


    It really depends on the product.

    Percentage wise for average priced accessories (€100-200) about 10%.

    But for bikes that cost thousands really any small percentage could be hundreds in the difference.

    I generally find that for parts and components you can bargain the LBS, but for clothing etc. Its just too cheap online not to buy there.


  • #3
    shaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭shaka


    And it really depends on LBS , one I use locally is nearly always cheaper than online ( non-sale items) . I browse on line or check out a couple of other shops to find what I want ( I never said what I need :). ) then go back to LBS and see what he can do for me, always cheaper than other shops and often as cheap as on line.


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