>> People on cycling forums routinely moan about cycle shops closing yet post about the cheap
>> prices they got something for online. The same applies to most forms of consumer goods.
Bikes are a good example of value of shops, or at least those with knowledgeable staff. When I worked in London my bike shop of choice was Simpsons in Camden/Kentish Town. Could just about get up there by bike or public transport in a flexitime lunch break. They stocked a good range of parts and staff knew exactly what I needed to sort out bottom bracket on The Lad's uni bike. I bought the part there, too many other punters took the advice, went off to 'think about it' and saved 90p buying the part online.
Inevitably Simpsons closed down.
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