Trying to build a relationship with my LBS - is it bad that I returned a bike?

[Catrin]

I take my LBS guys homemade cookies every once in awhile, and more rare, beer. Both are greatly appreciated!

[jyyanks]

Thanks for the support. My LBS has a great return policy. It is the largest bike shop in the area and they do tons of business. The salesperson knew that it was a surprise for my husband as I had mentioned it several times. The bike was never touched/ridden so they can still sell it as brand new. I'm just embarrassed because I made such a big deal about buying it and picking it up, only to have it returned a week later. Definitely will buy tother stuff from them but I still feel awkward.

Tulip - you are quite right - I really should have known better than to assume that my DH would be interested in something just because I am interested in it.
Oh well. Lesson learned. Thanks all!

[Juiceflight]

That's a different twist to the story. Usually it's the other way around with the husband buying the wife a bike with the hope that she'll ride. That's cool though, because when the husband buys the wife a really expensive bike and she doesn't ride it he then sells it a few months later to chicks like us who will ride it at a big discount. As long as he didn't take it for too many trial rides I'm sure the LBS is ok with and your relationship wont be damaged.