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Originally Posted by eschaider
All markets are limited in size. There are no unlimited markets, there are only larger and smaller markets. Buyers have more than enough manufacturers and replica styles / authenticity levels to choose from in our market. There is absolutely no reason that anyone should feel he is without alternatives.
The value of any item is always determined by what an arms length transaction between a buyer and seller each of whom is acting in their own best interests, free of undue pressure to trade determines that value to be. The free market system we enjoy (so far) punishes the greedy who attempt to gouge buyers and rewards the fair who price fairly.
While everyone is entitled to an opinion there is no evidence any pricing collusion to unfairly raise prices on these vehicles exists anywhere between any two entities. To suggest otherwise is just personal opinion and flies in the face of the facts. Entertaining conspiracy theory but just that conspiracy theory!
If you don't like the price of a new vehicle, that is your prerogative. If enough people feel the same as you do, the seller will ultimately have to adjust pricing if he wishes to continue to sell product at the levels he previously did. If the market sees the situation differently than you do the product continues to be sold, you just don't have any — assuming you stand on your principals.
To accuse businesses of collusive practices and activities without a scintilla of evidence, other than personal opinion, is juvenile and irresponsible — in the extreme!!
Ed
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Brilliant dissertation on economics, BTW, I love the "there are no unlimited markets" comment (
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1. I mentioned on TWO occasions in this thread that: a) there's no evidence of collusion in the Cobra industry and b) that I'm not accusing anyone of collusion. I was responding "in theory." So, if someone wants to call me juvenile and irresponsible, if you were referring to me, behind their almighty keyboard, then I think they should go find themselves better reading comprehension skills.
2. Markets are imperfect. One of many examples. The stock market has an issue right now with High Frequency Traders that allegedly manipulate stock prices. And as Bill (MrMustang) mentions, S happens in the car sales and auction business. So, bury your head in the sand, if you desire.