Is honesty the best policy?

[Sandra6]

A friend has linked to a page on Facebook for a LBS (not one I'd recommend it has to be said)
They are advertising the bike I bought for my daughter last Christmas and at almost double what I paid for it, stating it is suitable for 5-8 year olds. My daughter is a fairly petite 7 and has all but outgrown hers already.
I commented to this end, but have deleted it - would you tell people your honest opinion or is it wrong as this is a local chap trying to earn a living??

 

[Theseus]

Depends if he is trying to earn a living by providing misleading information and over charging for something

 

[Globalti]

Metal prices have almost doubled in the last year.

 

[penguinking9]

Perhaps not comment on the price, anyone can do a price comparison.

But an honest review of the suitability, or lack thereof, of the bike for the age group suggested is perfectly reasonable.

 

[Sandra6]

I looked online and you can buy the bike from £69 - £119, he's asking £95 for one.
It's not a particularly good bike, I wouldn't buy another one.

 

[ASC1951]

I commented to this end, but have deleted it - would you tell people your honest opinion or is it wrong as this is a local chap trying to earn a living??

I think you are right to delete the comment, especially since it is a friend's link. I would keep it deleted. If someone asks you direct, fair enough, give them a personal reply with your views. But you aren't the world's policewoman.

It's like For Sale in Classifieds on this forum. People may think that an item is overpriced, or wrongly sized, or not worth having, but they keep that to themselves unless they are actually negotiating with the seller.

 

[Cheddar George]

If the internet is £ 69 - £ 119, it seems reasonable for a bike shop to ask £ 95.
Size suitability is a problem with kids.

 

[Sandra6]

If the internet is £ 69 - £ 119, it seems reasonable for a bike shop to ask £ 95.
Size suitability is a problem with kids.

I checked the price after I'd commented, which is partly why I then deleted the comment.
I may just mention the size issue though, in an informative way.

 

[biggs682]

thats a tough shout , at least it hasnt got your name on it