profit margin on new bike at retail bike shop

[fabiosav]

what is the typical % mark up on a $1800 bike (Pounds1000 etc) from wholesale to retail? Anyone know?

 

[jasong]

Originally posted by fabiosav
what is the typical % mark up on a $1800 bike (Pounds1000 etc) from wholesale to retail? Anyone know?

I think around here 30% sounds right.

 

[mrwilli]

Originally posted by fabiosav
what is the typical % mark up on a $1800 bike (Pounds1000 etc) from wholesale to retail? Anyone know?

Typically a $1800 US bike is retailed at $2400 to $2500 US. Roughly 30 to 35%

 

[byron27]

I remember seeing the wholesale price for a road bike was AU$1300 and they were selling it for AU$2400. I think in most cases in australia it is around 35-40%

 

[shokhead12]

Well the msrp on mine was 1999 and i got it for 1099.