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Post by phishinincident on Mar 10, 2009 10:24:31 GMT -5
This may be a long shot but i know many shops give local clubs and orgs. small discounts (10%) on stuff in the store, does Chad do that?
Just making sure im not missing out, theres something on his wall thats calling my name!
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Post by radioflyer on Mar 10, 2009 12:09:49 GMT -5
PI,
I wish someone would. I would gladly buy from a shop that gives me a discount. I can get them on the web but not at flyshops it seems.
There's SO much chat on bulletin boards about how people should buy from and support their local shops but then, from my limited experience, local shops (all of the 20 some I've ever visited) charges msrp. Pay it or go away. I can usually find the same thing with no tax and no shipping on the web...sometimes saving me consideral money. Then the 'local shop' hates me cuz I don't buy from them.
I'll get off my soapbox now...
rf
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Post by Tippecanoe Fly Fishers Admin on Mar 10, 2009 14:09:58 GMT -5
My other hobby deals with the same issue. The one local store that carries stuff sells it for $15 a box. I ordering the new stuff for $8.63 a box online. I have asked the manager about competing with online shops, but he says he can't.
So this buy local = expensive is not uncommon.
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Post by rstaight on Mar 11, 2009 12:37:17 GMT -5
I hear what your saying. "Why didn't that guy buy it from me?" "If I didn't have it I could have ordered it."
Well, you usually have it faster if you go else where. A lot of times cheaper. How many times have you heard an exchange like that?
I remember going into a well known shop a couple of years ago(won't mention who) and they still had a discontinued St. Croix Pro Graphite for the original price. (Why won't anyone buy this?)
The small shop does need our support but I feel they also need to make themselves competative.
Enough of this soapbox garbage.
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