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Originally Posted by zZSportZz
Some how, I skipped over your entire thread while I was typing mine hehe. I agree with you. I was also trying to point out overhead is part of the sale price and isnt considered profit.
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Haha, ya, exactly my point
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Originally Posted by ZKindaGuy
A bit self-serving in your answers don't ya think being that you are a sponsor / vendor? Of course you would defend the high prices of things.
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Not really actually. The higher prices from the manufactures means we as vendors have to pay higher prices which is then directly reflected upon you, the customer. If we pay lower prices from the manufacturing company we pass on most of those savings to you as well. So cheaper prices for us mean cheaper prices for you. Think of it this way, vendors are customer as well. We have to buy parts just like you do. Higher prices means lower quantity of customers, which means less money for us as vendors. Yes we are in the reselling business, but it benefits us more to be able to buy parts cheaper. Make sense?
Another point to consider is that most manufactures have MAP pricing which vendors have to comply with. This means we as the vendors are not allowed to sell certain products for below the requested amount set by the manufacturing company.
Also, would you prefer I don't comment in this thread? I would assume the majority would want to know the viewpoint of a vendor on this forum instead of not know what our thoughts were on this matter. I try to be as up front and approachable as possible
I already pointed out that I'm a vendor and my point of view may be seen differently, and rightfully so. However whether you are aware of it or not, we are in the same boat here to a certain degree.
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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang
On the flip side you are the self-serving consumer who doesn't think the manufacturers/vendors have a right to turn a profit. If you don't think prices are fair, don't buy the products. It's pretty simple.
I'm a believer in free markets and competition. Free markets + competition = competitive prices. Do you think Ryan would be in business if he ripped people off?
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This is how I see it as well. I believe our/other vendors prices are priced fairly to directly reflect the products we are selling. Yes, we are here to make a profit. However, we try to pass on the best price we can to the customers. I'm glad there are people out there who understand this.