After you guys have finished comparing notes on how good you listened in your economics class, could you get back to the original question???
Bikes are imported through Europe and prices are in Euro plus about 5% import tax and 5% profit margins. So take the price in Euro and convert to QR and add 10%. Prices are very rarely negotiable, and cash or credit makes no difference. What you see is what you pay.
I wouldnt suggest buying a 2nd hand bike, as the bikes here get ridden hard. If you are knowledgable and can spot a good 2nd hand bike, then go for it, most have low millage, and gets changed for whatever is new in the market.
good luck with your purchase.
Oh, and for the economists...prices for bikes here are not about supply and demand. Demand is high for whatever is new and the best. The bikes sold on QL are mostly expats that leave the country, and most guys keep there bikes as they upgrade. The ones in the 2nd hand market are track bikes thats done their work.
After you guys have finished comparing notes on how good you listened in your economics class, could you get back to the original question???
Bikes are imported through Europe and prices are in Euro plus about 5% import tax and 5% profit margins. So take the price in Euro and convert to QR and add 10%. Prices are very rarely negotiable, and cash or credit makes no difference. What you see is what you pay.
I wouldnt suggest buying a 2nd hand bike, as the bikes here get ridden hard. If you are knowledgable and can spot a good 2nd hand bike, then go for it, most have low millage, and gets changed for whatever is new in the market.
good luck with your purchase.
Oh, and for the economists...prices for bikes here are not about supply and demand. Demand is high for whatever is new and the best. The bikes sold on QL are mostly expats that leave the country, and most guys keep there bikes as they upgrade. The ones in the 2nd hand market are track bikes thats done their work.