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I can empathise completely and don't hold it against them - but can they do that?
Yes. There's no obligation to sell if you're paying with a cyclescheme voucher. They wouldn't be able to refuse cash.
If it's still a good deal then go for it (paying the extra). I did exactly the same thing when I bought my Wilier in a big sale from Cyclesurgery. They initially said no but I spoke to the manager and agreed to add £150 to the price to cover their loss on the voucher (the voucher was for £1500).
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I'm looking at getting a bike which has been discounted to £999 as it's a 2016 model.
The bike shop I've reserved it in have been really helpful so far, and I've known them for years and know they're legit.
However, when I mentioned getting the bike using the Cyclescheme, they said because they get charged 10% on a £1k voucher (which I can believe having worked in a bike shop myself), they would have to add £100 back on to their price to cover their losses, as otherwise their profit would be hardly anything above the trade price.
I can empathise completely and don't hold it against them - but can they do that?