Thanks for all the input given here. What he's decided to do is move as much as he can via a sale in his own backyard. He can close up anytime and go lie down when neccessary. He's found that most people want complete bikes and not parts. Few locals care about french specific bike parts. I suggested he offer u-build bike kits; complete bikes but unbuilt. Much of the decisive work has been performed that way yet assembly requires time and skill (and tools) too.