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Yesterday, LBS wanted to charge me $1 (US) a piece for 1/4 inch
bearings, and $0.50 a piece for 5/32 inch bearings.
5/32 seem to cost about $4 for 75 online, and 1/4 cost $4 per 25. I
always like to support my LBS, but my rule is that they have to come
with 10-15% or so of internet prices. In this case they wanted to
charge roughly 1000% more, which is a bit ludicrous.
Please help me attribute honest motivations to this shop. Can anyone
provide honest and plausible reasons for charging prices like that?
Further information: The employee claimed the balls he was selling were
grade 200, which he said was "the highest grade". This contradicts
other sources, which claim that 25 is the highest grade readily
available.
Thanks,
Mark
bearings, and $0.50 a piece for 5/32 inch bearings.
5/32 seem to cost about $4 for 75 online, and 1/4 cost $4 per 25. I
always like to support my LBS, but my rule is that they have to come
with 10-15% or so of internet prices. In this case they wanted to
charge roughly 1000% more, which is a bit ludicrous.
Please help me attribute honest motivations to this shop. Can anyone
provide honest and plausible reasons for charging prices like that?
Further information: The employee claimed the balls he was selling were
grade 200, which he said was "the highest grade". This contradicts
other sources, which claim that 25 is the highest grade readily
available.
Thanks,
Mark