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Why are LFS prices so high?
I recently went to my LFS to get 3 replacement PC bulbs. 36", 96 watt bulbs were $79.95 each! I purchased the same bulbs from Drsfostersmith for $28.99 each with $12.00 shipping and handling and I got the bulbs in 4 days! $240.00 vs $100.00! A GenX Mak5 pump at my LFS is $329.00 and at Marine Depot it is $189.00.
I would love to support my LFS and would be willing to pay 20-30% more than online but not over 200%. Even less costly items like flake food and supplements are 50-100% more than the cost on-line.
I understand that they have high overhead, but isn't it better to sell 10 bulbs at 30% over wholesale than 1 bulb at 200+% over wholesale?
Can anyone explain the reason(s) why they charge so much?
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