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Originally Posted by gsharapa
They may raise their margin but will dramatically reduce their volume but maybe they are satisfied with a lower volume. I was considering a CSX4000 fiberglass car until I priced it out. Base roller price wasn't too bad but once you add the items they now made options (use to be standard) they skyrocket. Then they raised the price also but clearly Shelby is more interested in the new Mustang Shelbys then the Cobra. Being in the auto industry I can understand price increases but 22% is a bit overboard. Wish I had my FIA Kirkham back now as the used ones will start creaping up also, so good for the original owners......  |
The Kirkham's purchase the latest and greatest tooling and machines and continue to engineer a better product. Last I heard, the CSX aluminum roller was $120K before the last increase to their base fiberglass models ($49,995 to $59,995). At least 5 years later, they increase their price 22% and some folks think it's too much. Hmmm.
People forget that the employees of Kirkham occasionally require an increase to their compensation too.