I never negotiate prices -- except where it is the expected form of doing
business. I don't negotiate my prices and I don't ask my suppliers to do
so. They know we look at competitive pricing and should know enough to
act/price accordingly.
On the other hand, if I get special service from a specific local store --
as I did recently in selecting a digital camera -- I'll pay a reasonable
premium for the product and by it from that store. In my opinion, they well
earn the premium. If for no other reason, they earn it by saving me time
during the product selection process and avoiding bad choices that would
take my time ( and money) to rectify. On the other hand, there were no
pangs of conscience when I purchased the rest of the accessories needed to
complete the system from Adorama, B&H, etc. --- much of which the local
store didn't carry anyway.
Otis Wright
Rob Brigham wrote:
> How about try everything locally, then find the cheapest price, and
> offer the local guy the chance to win the business. They usually have a
> price promise, and granted it often only gurantees to match local/in
> stock suppliers but if they want the business they should at least come
> close.
>
> That way everyone is happy.
>
> If they wont budge on price then tell them what you think with your
> feet!
>
> Rob Brigham
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Norman Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: 29 May 2001 12:39
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: BAG advise
>
> And when all the small local shops go BK, then where do you go to look
> stuff in the future. For me, thinking socially responsible is never a
> tough
> call.
> Norm
>
> Robert Harris wrote:
>
> > William Robb wrote:
> > >
> > > Try out everything you can locally, then but from the guy who's
> > > kindness and good service you have just taken advantage of.
> > > William Robb
> >
> > You have identified a matter of conscience vs. dollars -- and
> sometimes
> > the price differences between the friendly local guy and B&H (and the
> > like) are quite large. Often a tough call.
>
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