Originally Posted by
davei1980
Forgot to mention also, I make every effort to pay in cash (actual currency) at my LBS since the owner has expressed to me the hardship created by processing fees. It's no additional trouble to me and helps him with his bottom line. He will also offer cash discounts sometimes but I don't come to expect.
The shop that built my custom ti frame and built it up gave me a discount for paying by check. The discount was greater than the money I would have received if I had used my REI credit card. Didn’t expect it, but I brought my checkbook with me and figured I would ask.