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vickster
Legendary Member
The new model? Yes quite possibly, Specialized control prices through their dealers too. However, there is nothing to stop you going to your local dealer and seeing what they can do, even if its a deal on peripherals
Last year's is reduced here (and possibly elsewhere)
http://www.ashcycles.com/site/giant-defy-advanced-2-2015
Last year's is reduced here (and possibly elsewhere)
http://www.ashcycles.com/site/giant-defy-advanced-2-2015
Tenacious Sloth
Guru
- Location
- Huntingdon, UK
A friend of mine is buying a Giant Propel from his LBS in the Tadcaster area and, although they are not discounting the bike, he is getting 20% of the bike's value in accessories, Garmin, pedals, shoes etc.
Graham
Graham
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
I got 10% off my Giant without even asking.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
New models of any big manufacturer are usually tied early in the year.
mustang1
Guru
- Location
- London, UK
Of you say its like Apple, you might as well say its like McDonald's.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
It would be unlawful for prices to be "controlled".
The pattern is simple. The new years model is announced around May, goes on sale August/September. Everyone wants it, demand is high and retailers can sell them easy, and there is no incentive to sell below RRP.
Come May the 2017 model will be announced, and despite not being available yet people will want the latest paint or bling and will wait until August/September, so retailers then start discounting to keep the existing model shifting out the door.
By typical retail standards the mark up over cost is generous if sold at RRP, but still not to the degree that a Rolex or Aston Martin would be. Giant, for all that, are still extremely competitive on the market for & spec, and the profit goes towards a huge R&D machine that gives us cutting edge technology and some superb bikes. It the likes of Spesh and Giant that push the market forward in terms of prices features, model development. If it were left to the like of Rubble or Dolan, who simply punt on off the shelf frames to the buyers choice of spec, then development would stagnate.
The pattern is simple. The new years model is announced around May, goes on sale August/September. Everyone wants it, demand is high and retailers can sell them easy, and there is no incentive to sell below RRP.
Come May the 2017 model will be announced, and despite not being available yet people will want the latest paint or bling and will wait until August/September, so retailers then start discounting to keep the existing model shifting out the door.
By typical retail standards the mark up over cost is generous if sold at RRP, but still not to the degree that a Rolex or Aston Martin would be. Giant, for all that, are still extremely competitive on the market for & spec, and the profit goes towards a huge R&D machine that gives us cutting edge technology and some superb bikes. It the likes of Spesh and Giant that push the market forward in terms of prices features, model development. If it were left to the like of Rubble or Dolan, who simply punt on off the shelf frames to the buyers choice of spec, then development would stagnate.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Apple stuff is designed solely to sell unnecessary stuff to schmucks, so good luck them them I say.
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grellboy
Über Member
I chose Apple as an example as you can buy their products in independent shops, but the price remains the same wherever you go. As far as I am aware, McDonald's products are only available in McDonald's restaurants.
[QUOTE 4154476, member: 45"]I doubt there's a huge mark up on any new bike.[/QUOTE]
I bought a new 2015 model bike in November. Dealer was desperate to clear space for new year's stock. The bike was listed at £799. He offered it to me at £510. I tried to get him to do it at £500 but he showed me the paperwork to prove he would be making a £10 loss at that price. Fair enough.
I reckon that would be about 63% mark up at RRP.
I bought a new 2015 model bike in November. Dealer was desperate to clear space for new year's stock. The bike was listed at £799. He offered it to me at £510. I tried to get him to do it at £500 but he showed me the paperwork to prove he would be making a £10 loss at that price. Fair enough.
I reckon that would be about 63% mark up at RRP.
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
[QUOTE 4154476, member: 45"]I doubt there's a huge mark up on any new bike.[/QUOTE]
About 30 per cent for a current year bike at recommended retail price, depending on the deal the shop has with the wholesaler.
More than some other retail goods, but less than others.
About 30 per cent for a current year bike at recommended retail price, depending on the deal the shop has with the wholesaler.
More than some other retail goods, but less than others.
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