At bikerowave we offer 10% above cost to our members, but our members are our volunteers who have gone through a provisional stage and maintain 12 hrs a month. To the rest of the public we offer new products at double cost ( which seems to be what most msrp are with the exception of a few products that we want to encourage people to buy and wheels. For most products we don't charge less than local shops do and often refer someone to a local shop. We think this encourages folks to also consider used components or overhauling something they already have to make it functional. 
Enzo Loconte
Board Secretary 
Bikerowave

On Nov 27, 2012, at 5:42 AM, carlvoss@mac.com wrote:

At the Des Moines Bicycle Collective, we're reviewing our volunteer and member guidelines for special orders of parts and bike tools.

Currently, we offer cost plus 30% on orders, which we believe matches what most cyclists could find on Internet sites. Typically, it's replacement bottom brackets, upgrades to fenders, handlebars or derailleurs. We get some Park tools ordered after completing maintenance classes. 

Our members ($40 annual membership) can quality for up to cost plus 10%. There is no threshold of volunteer hours for this discount, which is probably worth a second look. 

I see that at Community Cycles in Boulder, volunteers need to book 100 hours before earning an increased wholesale benefit (no hint of percent not noted on website).

What's working for your nonprofit while maintaining good relationships with your local bike shops?

Thanks.

Carl 
Des Moines Bicycle Collective
Mobile: 515-210-0237






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