Hackster Posted June 10, 2014 Share I only want two things. 1) prices on the merchandise 2) merchandise grouped by type, not by brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMmtb8r Posted June 10, 2014 Share Everything comes down to a trusting relatoinship, and staff that treats you like a equal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YUMEYA Posted June 10, 2014 Share Free stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted June 10, 2014 Share Later opening hours one night a week (e.g. 8pm?), so we can shop after work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted June 10, 2014 Share Later opening hours one night a week (e.g. 8pm?), so we can shop after work? And later on Saturdays.... say 17h00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted June 10, 2014 Share Later opening hours one night a week (e.g. 8pm?), so we can shop after work?Yes. that's one thing that always makes me wonder - I'm lucky my LBS is down the road from work so i can pop in during work hours but over weekends when you want to go for a ride on a sunday morning and you realise you need something and everybody is closed.. i often wonder why shops don't open on a Sunday - granted they may have to pay staff more being weekend but i'm sure the sales will more than make up for it - but like a restaurant they can take a Monday off (screws up family time though) - tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 10, 2014 Share Apart from decent prices and workshops that know what they are doing my No1 wish would be: Employ people who realise that they are working in a service industry and not actually passing time in a clubhouse perfecting the best disinterested-cool look until they become the next Epic Champ / Cavendish / Froome. Customer service. I'm asking a question, not distracting you from curing cancer. I'm giving you money, don't act like it's a favour that you're letting me buy that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangar Posted June 10, 2014 Share He doesnt have anything hot behind his counter, except for coffee Bwahaha true perhaps but luckily I like coffee too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted June 10, 2014 Share I suffered a dark moment a few weeks back and walked into Cajees in that center on Hendrik Potgieter road, I think its strubens valley.So upon browsing around I saw no prices on the bikes, so one of the rashes that I got upon entry said to me he will get a price, I said to him dont bother I dont want you to tell me it has XTR brakes, FOX fork and bla bla bla... I can see that all for myself. I want to see the price tag, I dont want to stand and negotiate and kill more of my time in the shop. I hate opportunistic shops, put your best price on the tag... if I like, I buy. Thats my rant for today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted June 10, 2014 Share Bwahaha true perhaps but luckily I like coffee too.We all have our prefereces. Some like dark chocolate, Some like coffee, Some like white chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted June 10, 2014 Share I suffered a dark moment a few weeks back and walked into Cajees in that center on Hendrik Potgieter road, I think its strubens valley.So upon browsing around I saw no prices on the bikes, so one of the rashes that I got upon entry said to me he will get a price, I said to him dont bother I dont want you to tell me it has XTR brakes, FOX fork and bla bla bla... I can see that all for myself. I want to see the price tag, I dont want to stand and negotiate and kill more of my time in the shop. I hate opportunistic shops, put your best price on the tag... if I like, I buy. Thats my rant for today only ONE :eek: guess who got it all this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipsqueak Posted June 10, 2014 Share I've also struggled to find a "real world" bike shop that does what you ask, doesn't think the customer is an idiot, and has decent pricing. But I'm waiting for another thing... The first guy who listens to what the customer wants, and embraces online ordering in a clever way will have himself a killer business. That's all I'm saying. Until then, if you're happy with your LBS, stick with them, I don't think good ones are that common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted June 10, 2014 Share Yes. that's one thing that always makes me wonder - I'm lucky my LBS is down the road from work so i can pop in during work hours but over weekends when you want to go for a ride on a sunday morning and you realise you need something and everybody is closed.. i often wonder why shops don't open on a Sunday - granted they may have to pay staff more being weekend but i'm sure the sales will more than make up for it - but like a restaurant they can take a Monday off (screws up family time though) - tough call.I know everyone winges and moans about them but Cajees at Princess Crossing is open on Sundays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 10, 2014 Share I often wonder if LBS's also discuss 'those' customers ... I mean the type that is probably a tjop even when they shop at the local grocer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 10, 2014 Share I know everyone winges and moans about them but Cajees at Princess Crossing is open on Sundays. As is the CycleHub at Rietvlei. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted June 10, 2014 Share Is the OP going to compile a consolidated list/tick sheet to be used to assess LBS's.?I wonder how many boxes mine will tick ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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