Showrooming

[cfcjim]

http://reviews.mtbr.com/the-angry-singlespeeder-dont-showroom-your-local-bike-shop

 

From Hipsterdouchebagland.

 

I agree in principle:

 

But some of the comments below the article are quite interesting especially from shop owners/staff.

[Guest Latent Blue]

These people need a PK in the flippen spleen!

[pista]

Go chat to the staff and tell them you can get it cheaper.Sure they'll try and match the price .

[Gearman]

When I was shopping for mtb shoes, I tried to chat with the owner of a shop in CW and was told to go and buy it online, but he was not going to budge on he's price. Strange chap, because it was also he's very last pair in that brand and model. Hopefully this is the exception. Shops like CWC has the right idea where you can either go to the shop or buy online at (mostly) the same price.