Just to clarify when I wrote "rip off is a bit harsh" I mean't it was a harsh statement to make about the dealer. For instance is my dealer over priced on chimney pipe would have been a better way to ask the question
BeGreen said:Back to the OP. I don't think your stove dealer is trying to rip you off at all. He is offering you a good product that he knows and trusts at a good price. How is this a rip off? To compare it with a cheaper big box pipe of a different brand (and perhaps you haven't accounted for all the pieces needed?) is not reasonable. Compared to online volume sellers - of the same product - your stove dealer's price is within a couple hundred. And that is easily justified considering your dealer has a store, staff, taxes, equipment etc. to pay for. They deserve and need to make a profit in order to stay in business. These profits go back into your community.
If you are happy with with the Lowes product, then go for it. But the premise that your stove dealer is trying to rip you off seems totally unfounded and unfair IMO.
seaken said:BeGreen said:Back to the OP. I don't think your stove dealer is trying to rip you off at all. He is offering you a good product that he knows and trusts at a good price. How is this a rip off? To compare it with a cheaper big box pipe of a different brand (and perhaps you haven't accounted for all the pieces needed?) is not reasonable. Compared to online volume sellers - of the same product - your stove dealer's price is within a couple hundred. And that is easily justified considering your dealer has a store, staff, taxes, equipment etc. to pay for. They deserve and need to make a profit in order to stay in business. These profits go back into your community.
If you are happy with with the Lowes product, then go for it. But the premise that your stove dealer is trying to rip you off seems totally unfounded and unfair IMO.
Couldn't have said it any better. Actually, I am much more likely to put it in words that are not so diplomatic.
I am a dealer that faces this all the time. It always upsets me to be considered a crook just because my price is higher than the other place. I am not a crook but my prices are higher. I understand that not everyone will pay my price. I also understand that not everyone understands how my business works. I also understand that it is fashionable these days to shoot the breeze with the buddies and share stories about how we were ripped off by this store or that store. I get all that. What I don't get is why a business must be accused of ripping people off based on price alone.
Go ahead, let the me have it. Nothing new here.
Sean
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