Originally Posted by browngw

Both of our small town local shops are having problems getting stock as well. Fortunately they have survived this long by being part of a diversified business and will survive. One is part of a local Home Hardware store and the other has Sporting Goods and is a Purolator agent. Both sell name brand bikes, Norco and Giant respectively. Surprisingly, the owner of the Giant shop told me last week that if someone in our area orders a Giant online he gets credit for the sale and a payment. He feels the company is being very fair. I had already sold all of last years rebuilt bikes including a lovely root beer Sports and have sold a Sekine step through last week. I have three more for sale but one will be shown today.
When at the Giant shop (ex CCM and Raleigh) I picked up these goodies with my tire purchases.