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STIS: What should the markup be for a part that a mechanic is replacing. I got quoted $469 for the exact same original I'm seeing online for $200/230.
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zunk takes things literally
they need to make something on it, their time, shipping, etc. how much is debatable. -- nm
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Andie
Nov 3 '23, 10:08
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They're not shipping anything. Their time is in the labor costs they'll charge to install the part. Of course, what they pay to have it shipped should
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zunk takes things literally
Nov 3, 10:20
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Sure, there is time on installation end, but also it takes time to order a part, put it into their inventory so that they can sell it to you. And -- (edited)
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Andie
Nov 3, 10:23
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Yeah. I get that. Just 150%ish margin seems extreme. I managed a retail store for 5 years so I understand what you're
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zunk takes things literally
Nov 3, 10:30
at least in the non-car parts world, I usually expect a used buyer to markup 100% (like guitar center will give you 50% of the price they’ll resell) -- nm
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hollywood big shot
Nov 3, 10:11
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