Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Raine, I understand the whole overhead issue. My husband and I have a Harley parts and repair shop, so I know completely, that's especially why I know how obscene those mark ups are. We always keep prices down, so our customers keep coming back, even if it's only a couple of bucks. But this huge profit margin that people think they need is just disgusting to me. Markets could make a decent profit and not gouge thier customers. As a matter of fact, I think they'd attract so much more business. As it is, many people just can't afford to shop in those markets because of the inflated prices. Very sad. Debra - Raine herbal remedies Friday, January 13, 2006 5:07 AM Re: Herbal Remedies - Re: WANTED-Organic/wholesaleer/co-op Hi Debra,If health foods are like other retail items, there is a 40-50% mark-up from the wholesale price. Of course this doesn't only cover the cost of the item, but also pays the business' bills and expenses, and pays any employees + the owner. It's really a neccessary "evil" to ensure that you have an outlet to purchase the items in the first place, otherwise the overhead alone would put any business under (and don't even get me started on taxes!).-Raine, small retail business ownerDebra Savage wrote: Hello all, I was at the health food store yesterday, and I have to say that I truley get so offended by the prices. Really puts a bee in my bonnet.<snip> -- Swap Your Paperback Books - PaperBackSwap.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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