More HD stores closing
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More HD stores closing
Interesting times... HD is holding on MSRP in most places and Sacramento area just closed two more Large HD dealers making Three in the Sac to close in the last 6 months...
Rockland, Amador and Elk Grove ... and these were not small shops by any means
Rockland, Amador and Elk Grove ... and these were not small shops by any means
Last edited by harley0711; Dec 26, 2009 at 01:24 AM.
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Sure hate to hear of any shop closing, be it HD, a Indy or even metric...it means someone's out of a job and doing without.....hard times to be sure...
I do think the ones that survive will be stronger and better managed.
I do think the ones that survive will be stronger and better managed.
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Hate to hear stores are closing. Some Dealers in my area are jacking up the price of some bikes. I went in a local Dealer to look at a 2010 Ultra Limited. He had jacked the MSRP up 2K. The Salesman said they were selling.
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WOW sounds like people arent willing to shop around. I saved 3k on my 2008 Eg by going north a state.
I too hate to hear any shop closing up. With times like these the smart shops are looking inward at how to change and keep up with times. Its all about customer service. And going the 3 extra miles. I know I'm a business thats doing just that.
No matter who you are you want a smiling face and someone to help you with an issue or a need that you might have. And to feel like the person cares about the task at hand and will handle it professionally.
I think that SOME not all of the big stores tend to get lackadaisical and fat and try to ride there laurels and try to rest on past reputation not looking to the future.
I agree the businesses that weather the storm will be VERY Strong and reap the benefits when the gray / sunny sky's come around
I too hate to hear any shop closing up. With times like these the smart shops are looking inward at how to change and keep up with times. Its all about customer service. And going the 3 extra miles. I know I'm a business thats doing just that.
No matter who you are you want a smiling face and someone to help you with an issue or a need that you might have. And to feel like the person cares about the task at hand and will handle it professionally.
I think that SOME not all of the big stores tend to get lackadaisical and fat and try to ride there laurels and try to rest on past reputation not looking to the future.
I agree the businesses that weather the storm will be VERY Strong and reap the benefits when the gray / sunny sky's come around
Last edited by jgreg65; Dec 26, 2009 at 06:52 AM.
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Bad econony, bad business practices, lousy customer service, customers having more opportunities to shop elsewhere. Pick your choice. My guess is that it's a combination of factors.
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It's called free market capitalism. Supply and demand will eventually rule the day. Expect to see some labor rates drop at some shops or less mechanics.
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