As we the editors of Yard & Garden talk to dealers all over the country, here are the Top 10 Dealer Frustrations we hear time and again. Take a look and post your own list or any other thoughts or feedback you have - just keep it clean!
Weather
Wholegoods margins
Suppliers dictating what and how much inventory I carry
Suppliers setting up other dealers too close to me
Under-cutting dealers
Suppliers selling direct to end-users
Internet selling – what are the rules and does everybody have to play by them?
Box stores
Techs going to work for a competitor
Dumb customers who waste my time and then go down the street to save 10 cents
Top 10 Dealer Frustrations
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