How NOT to behave in retail (Motorcycle)

[Charlie-brm]

JP Cycles / Motorcycle-Superstore.com declared bankruptcy recently and Leather Up thinks it's appropriate to pile on and to capitalize on this as a windfall to get customers switching over to them with disparaging remarks.
I've never heard of even a sole proprietor knocking another small business in the same town in this manner. It's not going over well.

http://blog.leatherup.com/2017/11/21/jp-cycles-declares-bankruptcy/

[Pat Conlon]

Thanks for the link Charlie.

I was just on the JP Cycles website and considering to buy some Xmas gift certs, which I now will not do.

I have no issue with Leather Up's warning to consumers. In my case, I find it to be a timely (and valid) warning.
I can see where it seems like they are dog piling on a competitors misfortune, however, in this season, there is always a big push to move inventory, and the potential issue on customer service is something to consider.

Cheers

Pat

[racerrad8]

Charlie, the link you posted has since been taken down it appears.

The bigger issue is the fact, "MAG" who is the parent company owns a whole lot of other companies that are in trouble as well.

Tucker Rocker, Vance & Hines and Renthal to name a few.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/11/16/mag-owner-multiple-motorsports-brands-files-chapter-11-300-mil-debt/

Randy - RPM