Covid creates an opportunity?

[stoney]

1 minute ago, Sksman said:

Spare parts and shipping are going to be big hurdles for spoiled consumers who are accustomed to immediate satisfaction.

 

Calling a dealer to order overnight from parts warehouse is a thing of the past in many cases.  A simple overnight order is now 2-3 days longer.  And if coming from overseas it could be 3-7 days extra.

 

Local John Deere dealer told me their rush orders are 2 to 3 weeks.  

Yep, been dealing myself with silly new shipping challenges the last 18 months.

If there is a positive to this, clients are far more understanding on projects when you update them that materials/shipment are delayed.

[Blackstar]

6 hours ago, Sksman said:

Where does the 12-15% come from?

 

What justification do manufacturers have for that substantial of an increase?  

 

In the last 2 years my industry (swimming pools) has seen a 100% increase in cost on all steel products, 75% on plastic and fiberglass products, 50% on Stainless Steel, 20% on manufactured equipment (pumps, filters, heaters), etc.

 

Most people I talk to are seeing the same in other industries. I can't see how the manu's can get by on anything less than 10%.

 

Shipping costs, limited factory output, high demand, etc.

 

 

I just had this conversation on Saturday. I was planning to order a new sled in 2 years but now I'm thinking of picking up one of these late delivery sleds (if I get the opportunity) just so I have it and I get it for a ton less than I'm going to have to pay in 2 years while used sled prices are still sky high.

 

I can't be the only one thinking this way.

 

 

[coldfinger]

Blackstar  you are not the only one thinking that way . I have 2 good used 4 strokes that l should cut ties with and replace with a late delivery . Off topic ,  will be needing a pump come spring .