Mfg. thoughts?

[ProdigyCustoms]

Sure, Aluminum prices are down (NOT!), Cost of business is down (NOT!), transportation and fuel are down (NOT!).

Sometimes I feel like a high pressure sales person sometimes when I tell a customer to buy now or it will cost more, but it is the facts.

Every year we see price increases from suppliers on the various products we sell. This usually happens in the Winter, Mostly right after the first of the year. That increase is usually 2 to 4 percent. I look for larger percentage increase this year then usual because of fuel and transportation cost if nothing else.



Many contracts require a supplier to guarantee a price for a specified period of time, maybe a year. I know for a fact talking to industry that has locked pricing, they are bleeding right now selling at commited prices they are forced to hold to. out of the 1000s of part number we sell, only one product line has actually lowered their prices.

So the best thing you can hope for on your wheels is that creative guys like Jon and myself will continue to find ways to bring deals to the marketplace.