Buying from UK?
I've been away for quite some tie, but I've noticed one can no longer purchase certain items from Ribble, etc.? When & why did this happen?
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Manufacturer restrictions on sales to the U.S.
:popcorn |
Originally Posted by indyfabz
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Manufacturer restrictions on sales to the U.S.
:popcorn |
Originally Posted by SundayNiagara
(Post 21094924)
Who started this ball rolling?
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Originally Posted by SundayNiagara
(Post 21094924)
Who started this ball rolling?
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Originally Posted by SundayNiagara
(Post 21094924)
Who started this ball rolling?
Local shops that were finally able to convince Shimano to restrict shipping? And more. Like much in a global economy, there isnt just 1 singular answer. |
Originally Posted by mstateglfr
(Post 21094962)
SRAM with their implementation of a ban a handful of years ago?
Local shops that were finally able to convince Shimano to restrict shipping? And more. Like much in a global economy, there isnt just 1 singular answer. |
Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 21094950)
LBS from the US
My own LBS doesn't care if you buy a group from them, they make next to money on the sale--and the consumer can usually find it cheaper elsewhere and get it faster. LBSes are too local and small to have any lobbying power against SRAM/Campag/Shimano/etc. What is more, if the consumer bails on a group order---the LBS is then stuck holding parts they probably won't be able to sell. |
It's not the end of the world.
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Either way, I don’t really care who’s responsible.
Now that the pricing has changed, LBSs have a fair chance at selling components again. |
Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 21094979)
Either way, I don’t really care who’s responsible.
Now that the pricing has changed, LBSs have a fair chance at selling components again. LBSes aren't going to "win". Consumers won't either. I'm not sure who actually does. I suppose whomever denies warranty claims at Shimano/Campagnolo/SRAM-USA because consumers need RMA on parts they bought out of country. |
Originally Posted by Marcus_Ti
(Post 21094987)
Not really. Virtually no one builds bikes from parts. Bikes are overwhelmingly assemblies pre-compiled and shipped in boxes for finish-assembly at what is mostly a dealership. They won't sell more product. Certainly not enough to make a dent on a balance sheet. What do you wager an LBS orders groups versus sells a floor-bike? 1-in-10? 1-in-50? 1-in-100?
LBSes aren't going to "win". Consumers won't either. I'm not sure who actually does. I suppose whomever denies warranty claims at Shimano/Campagnolo/SRAM-USA because consumers need RMA on parts they bought out of country. |
Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 21094976)
It's the end of the world!!
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 21094915)
Manufacturer restrictions on sales to the U.S.
:popcorn |
Originally Posted by em_525
(Post 21095085)
That's definitely the single largest reason.
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Originally Posted by SundayNiagara
(Post 21095094)
I wish there was a dislike button. :(
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 21095110)
The manufacturers were screwing US bike shops for decades, now they stopped, and you are angry with who!
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Originally Posted by SundayNiagara
(Post 21095121)
As my late used car salesman friend used to say: "Its ALWAYS the price."
This is the price now. You pay the price, or you don’t get the goods. for 15+ years, the LBS got screwed. Now you might have to pay retail. #dealwithit |
Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 21095110)
The manufacturers were screwing US bike shops for decades, now they stopped, and you are angry with who!
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The last time that I bought a bike in an LBS was back in the 90's. After that, every bike I've owned was built from with the frame of my choice and Campy parts. You can still get Campy parts form Euro sources, but the prices are no longer that much cheaper, if you find the right online seller.
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Originally Posted by SundayNiagara
(Post 21094881)
I've been away for quite some tie, but I've noticed one can no longer purchase certain items from Ribble, etc.? When & why did this happen?
Thanks Earlier this year i bought wheelset, 5800 groupset etc. |
Originally Posted by UsedToBeFaster
(Post 21107143)
What exactly cant be bought now?
Earlier this year i bought wheelset, 5800 groupset etc. |
Sigh ... I already did
Originally Posted by SundayNiagara
(Post 21107175)
Go look now.
If your going to start these threads then add in some supporting detail! |
Originally Posted by UsedToBeFaster
(Post 21107246)
I already did, and everything I bought from Merlins (5800 groups, Fulcrum wheels, 7000 RD, Shimano wheelset etc.) I can still add to my cart and get all the way to putting in my credit card.
If your going to start these threads then add in some supporting detail! |
Merlin still sells Shimano, my r8020 groupset will be here today (purchased on Saturday!), best price I could find anywhere online or in person. I love my LBS, have bought a bike from them and will continue to send plenty of business their way, but I also have a budget.
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