Stores loose money on Boxing Day sales?

[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!!!!

[DAVE]

Originally Posted by 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!!!!

In a perfect world your statement is true. However, I treated a LFS with much respect even giving him over $4000 in buisness in just a few months. The end result was promises broken, over charged on items and just overall a poor experience.

My fault though, I should of researched this LFS first, as I am not the only one to have been "had", by this individual.

You are correct though that everyone needs to make some money, so I have no issues spending money at the stores that treat me with the same respect I give them! If I was in a bind and needed help I know the stores I spend my money at would help me with no questions asked.

[mattdean]

Of course I was generalizing and there are always a few bad apples that can spoil it for everyone. It's just the general disregard that some people have for the expense and risk involved in owner/operating a small store. It's nice to have food with your meals!

[paddyob]

Well said. I also prefer to pass on over priced/expensive items.
No matter which shop you attend, it will have at least one severely over priced item. Everyshop in Edmonton has from time to time caused me to shake my head. So I don't buy it.

Hey with Canreef I now rarely need any livestock or corals anyhow! Dry goods are usually priced similarly.

Retailers must make money.

Originally Posted by 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!!!!

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by paddyob

Geez. Ken and Marko.

Maybe take this PM. Almost getting a little much.

Ken as a retailer, best not to make yourself look too confrontational. Blogs can be easy to misinterpret. And this one is going that way fast.

I think Ken was just trying to answer the qustions being asked here, I don't believe he was being confrontational.

I agree that MarkoD was getting a bit ridiculous. Bottom line if you don't work at a LFS or know their costs don't make assumptions as to what their prices are or how much mark up there is or isn't. As also mentioned before there are staff wages, live stock losses, operating costs etc. that have to be taken into consideration.

Also keep in mind that sometimes prices vary because wholesalers give specials/discounts on certain fish and other times they charge more for that same fish. Different wholesalers also charge different prices so LFS have to base the price of the fish according to what they had to pay for it which can be a difference of $20-$80 or more depending on who you're buying through at the time. Which is why sometimes you can get a deal on a fish for $35 which normally would cost $80-90.

Originally Posted by 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!!!!

+1

Thankfully I have a good relationship with all the lfs in Edmonton and they have all been good to me. Is it sad that they all know who I am? Even the cashier at Big Als recognizes me

[Seamazter]

I cant wait for the day im in line at Safeway or Superstore, and the person wants a discount off their bill.

Cashier "that will be $145.89"
Client "Can i give you $130.00 I shop here alot"

These stores never offer boxing day sales.

[Seamazter]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

Thankfully I have a good relationship with all the lfs in Edmonton and they have all been good to me. Is it sad that they all know who I am? Even the cashier at Big Als recognizes me

I live in Calgary and i know you too. Chances are good Kevin does too.
Mwahahaha.