Originally Posted by
WhyFi
A lot of shops in my area are doing the same thing. I'd be interested to see what the numbers look like. I'm sure that it dissuades a lot of foot traffic that would otherwise browse, but I'd be surprised if $/customer wasn't higher - there's just more of a you're-on-the-clock, is-that-your-final-answer? nature about it.
I just discovered, yesterday during my walk, that my lbs, which appears to be closed, has a doorbell for access. I bought a couple tubes, a pair of grip shifters for a bike I want to sell, and a combo bb tool/ chainwhip. The chainwhip just because.