Stores loose money on Boxing Day sales?

Originally Posted by Madreefer

This is what I paid for a bucket of salt about 10 years ago. The wore out pricetag is for $160.28. That same store now sells the same salt for $59.99. I'm quite happy paying todays prices. I dont shop at that store anymore, I get my salt for $50/pail now. Just be fortunate you have stores to choose from in your town. It's pretty much a known fact that most LFS stores sell salt at cost or below cost to get the consumer in there. Try not too tick off some of your LFS that are possibly reading this thread right now, it may backfire on you when you do ask for a better deal at other times of the year. Most of them are willing to knock off a few bucks if asked. Wendall has for me and i'm 500 miles away.

thank you for the words...but i get that life is about price...i drive to costco in bellingham to buy chicken....but like i dont understand the guy who has a chicken business i dont expect you to understand mine....

it works...and my doors are open....

Wanna buy a fish store, call me....


Wendell

[Casey8]

Originally Posted by OceanAquatics

thank you for the words...but i get that life is about price...i drive to costco in bellingham to buy chicken....but like i dont understand the guy who has a chicken business i dont expect you to understand mine....

it works...and my doors are open....

Wanna buy a fish store, call me....


Wendell

I like you Wendell, you don't need to sell your store. If you change your old staff with a new friendly and knowledgeable staff it will help. Sometimes I don't shop in that store just because I don't like their staff, but the owner

[apexifd]

Originally Posted by Casey8

I like you Wendell, you don't need to sell your store. If you change your old staff with a new friendly and knowledgeable staff it will help. Sometimes I don't shop in that store just because I don't like their staff, but the owner

I personally have no problem with the staff there.

[lockrookie]

this whole thread is getting blown out of porportion. does any of it really matter this is the holiday season ppl eat drink be merry lets not end the year in a silly thread about things that is life its called business. if things were free we wouldnt have to work. if we didnt have to work we would be at home annoying our wives and divorce rate would be higher.

[Casey8]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

this whole thread is getting blown out of porportion. does any of it really matter this is the holiday season ppl eat drink be merry lets not end the year in a silly thread about things that is life its called business. if things were free we wouldnt have to work. if we didnt have to work we would be at home annoying our wives and divorce rate would be higher.

I agree sorry ... and IF we didn't have to work too ... I would have got divorced in a month.

[cuz]

soo.. i guess no ones having any new years eve sales now?



lol :-)

[RedCoralEdmonton]

No but my birthday is on feb 2nd, so I'll prolly do one then, seeing as how I have 2 notable orders between now and then.... I'll prolly go crazy! Lol

Steve

[mattdean]

I think if customers treated their LFS owner/staff with the respect and kindness we demand from them, everybody would find it a better experience.

I get exceptional treatment (from all the stores I deal with) and have absolutely no problems with prices or their making a profit. If it's too rich for my blood, I don't buy it. Because of my attitude, they are happy to help me out, give me great service and throw me a deal, when appropriate.

IMO, it's our own attitude that creates the experience. Why on earth would anyone NOT want a store owner to make money and stay in business. They took the risk. They put in the work. they have the knowledge. etc.

Get over yourselves.

Oh...and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!