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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Shrock on November 29, 2006, 06:45:43 AM

Title: Price Increases
Post by: Shrock on November 29, 2006, 06:45:43 AM

Price Increases

We’ve been hit with a ton of price increases from suppliers.  Steel prices have doubled over the past few years.  Everything from cardboard and bubble wrap to nuts and bolts are up 30-40%.  Electricity, gas, you name it…   Our prices have only risen about 5% over this time.

It pains me to do it, and frankly it scares the crap out of me, but I have no choice at this point.  Another price increase is coming. 

Expect 5-10% on most products.   It will likely go into effect this Monday 12/4 or Tues 12/5, so if you were planning on ordering something soon, now would be a good time.

Thanks for all of your support over the years.   ShrockWorks would not be where we are today without all the great people in the Zuk community.

Regards,
Jim Shrake

Title: Re: Price Increases
Post by: fullsink18 on November 29, 2006, 06:45:39 PM

Would you be able to set me up with a payment plan if bought a front bumper and sliders for a sidekick before the price increase?  LOL just wondering :P

Title: Re: Price Increases
Post by: Amilla on November 30, 2006, 07:47:00 AM

If you think about it, as all the prices rise up around you. So does the job wages, ya things do cost more now, but a good majority of people are making more money also.  And for the people who arnt making any money....its a big bummer haha
 
Millski

Title: Re: Price Increases
Post by: RShrimp on December 01, 2006, 11:06:28 AM

Wait a minute .... This cant be true. The government says that inflation is only 2.5 % an they never lie.

Title: Re: Price Increases
Post by: Amilla on December 01, 2006, 11:14:52 AM

oh yeah i forgot about what the government said, they have been doing good this year...right?

Title: Re: Price Increases
Post by: ADavis on December 01, 2006, 06:55:11 PM

I wouldn't sweat it....your talking an extra $50 to $100 per $1,000 spent.  For the western US, inflation has increased 11.5% from October 2002 to October 2006.  So I think 5 to 10% increase in prices is very respectable.    Thanks for the products, I think people will continue to support you.

Have a good one.

Title: Re: Price Increases
Post by: Rhinoman on December 02, 2006, 06:21:26 AM

Quote from: RShrimp on December 01, 2006, 11:06:28 AM

Wait a minute .... This cant be true. The government says that inflation is only 2.5 % an they never lie.

Wow, this could be an English conversation.

Title: Re: Price Increases
Post by: john1974 on December 02, 2006, 07:14:58 AM

Thats not bad some of the aftermarket companies for our hobby have raised prices alot more... once company not to be mentioned almost doubled there prices last year....

you need to make a profit its only fair long as you dont go extreme on the issue... of course sometimes a company may have too.

john