snubber Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I recently went to a new brick and mortar store of a supplier that I've ordered from before online. ( I wont mention the name so it wont sway any opinions). I bought several small things and a new battery and charger, and left thinking I would go online and make a shopping list instead of standing there trying to think of what I wanted to get. Well, when I got to the website I realized that everything I just bought was cheaper on the site. After comparing the prices I saw that I paid more than $8.00 (with taxes) over what it would have cost me if I'd gotten it online. Now i realize that I would have had to pay shipping (if I didn't go to the whse) but still, that's a pretty good piece of change for not having shipping. So I guess my question is, do you feel that marking up merchandise just because it's a new store is justified and would you go back and point out the differences and call them on it? I was excited to find out that they had opened a store but paying extra just for that is kind of a let down and pisses me off a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcquinn Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 There is rent and overhead for brick and mortar.But no waiting for Post Office is worth something.I would just keep it in mind next time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hmmm. I wouldn't expect to pay more by going to their store if they also have a website. Do they have an "order on line and pick up at store" option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjradik Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'm in the computer field, and deal with online vrs brick and mortar on both the consumer and business side. There is ALOT more overhead when you have a retail store. I'm surprised it was only a $8 difference. I would expect it to be more, but don't know what the total purchase amount was. Except for groceries basic essentials, I do everything online. For clothes I normally go try them on to make sure they fit, then buy them online for 20% less, haha. Stores are great for if you need something in a pinch and cant wait. Otherwise its online shopping for me. But returns and stuff can be more of a pain online, depending on the where you bought it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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