18-12-11, 11:55 PM
I have to side with the small business here. Why does your local dealer charge more than the punter from Ebay. 3 probable reasons:
1. Overheads
2. Buying power
2. Profit margins
Your dealer charges more because most of the folks selling on Ebay are doing it from their front room/garage or are part of a large franchise who have a greater buying power. You go to an independant retailer (for any product) and you will invaribly pay more. Its not always their fault though.
Not happy with the price you local dealer is charging then go somewhere else but don't moan when you don't have a local dealer anymore as they have gone out of business.
Personally I always try and buy most of my "goods" from local sources and don't mind paying a "little extra" for the service.
1. Overheads
2. Buying power
2. Profit margins
Your dealer charges more because most of the folks selling on Ebay are doing it from their front room/garage or are part of a large franchise who have a greater buying power. You go to an independant retailer (for any product) and you will invaribly pay more. Its not always their fault though.
Not happy with the price you local dealer is charging then go somewhere else but don't moan when you don't have a local dealer anymore as they have gone out of business.
Personally I always try and buy most of my "goods" from local sources and don't mind paying a "little extra" for the service.