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splawnster

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« on: October 02, 2007, 05:28:11 AM »
I was told that the price is going up on all BK pups is this true. I just got a crawler cali. and was charged $172.00 and the next time it will be 219.  Getting spendy
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« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2007, 07:30:48 AM »
If it is then I should think that it will be the effect of the rate of exchange.The £ is very strong against the $ at the moment.
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ailean

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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2007, 09:37:16 AM »
You are still getting them cheap. A crawler set is £190, at current exchange rates you would be paying $387.

So you are payng a lot less for an import than we pay for a non import.
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splawnster

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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2007, 07:45:21 PM »
I didn't realize the exchange rate was doubled.  WOW
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Will

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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2007, 10:11:51 PM »
yeah, you're currency is a bit unstable at the moment...

but if the price is increasing lots, you have more reason to buy lots now  :lol:
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CJ

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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2007, 01:45:40 AM »
wow i didn't know they were that high now. i don't think i'll be affording any more BK's. I just spent $170 on a bridge MM. Exchange rate sucks.
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« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2007, 10:54:23 AM »
Actually now is probably a good time to buy, if you can snap up old stock at old prices you'll effectively be buying at half price.

The exchange rate really kicks in when the re-sellers have to buy new stock at the current exchange rate, then they have to put up their prices.

If you really can buy a set at $179, exchange rates aside, you are still paying less in dollars than we pay in pounds.
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« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2007, 11:33:23 AM »
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Actually now is probably a good time to buy, if you can snap up old stock at old prices you'll effectively be buying at half price.

The exchange rate really kicks in when the re-sellers have to buy new stock at the current exchange rate, then they have to put up their prices.

If you really can buy a set at $179, exchange rates aside, you are still paying less in dollars than we pay in pounds.


Absolutely - that dollar price is a steal at the moment...almost worth us flying over there :)
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2007, 03:00:41 AM »
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Actually now is probably a good time to buy, if you can snap up old stock at old prices you'll effectively be buying at half price.

The exchange rate really kicks in when the re-sellers have to buy new stock at the current exchange rate, then they have to put up their prices.

If you really can buy a set at $179, exchange rates aside, you are still paying less in dollars than we pay in pounds.


no, no, no. that $179 is what we're paying per pickup. we're getting hurt over here in the US, not getting a bargain...
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« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2007, 09:28:22 AM »
We haven't put changed our prices in the past 5 years since we started out and have no plans to do so.The exchange rate is heavily loaded against US customers with the $ being weak against the £ but to give an example, a covered set of Mules = £190 at RRP here in the UK.......non EU customers don't pay UK VAT(17.5% sales tax) so US customers pay £161.70 which is @ $330 for the pair.Obviously it's always worth shopping around with the dealers as some may be more competitive than others.
Anyway, be assured we are not increasing our prices!
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« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2007, 09:40:33 AM »
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Quote from: ailean
Actually now is probably a good time to buy, if you can snap up old stock at old prices you'll effectively be buying at half price.

The exchange rate really kicks in when the re-sellers have to buy new stock at the current exchange rate, then they have to put up their prices.

If you really can buy a set at $179, exchange rates aside, you are still paying less in dollars than we pay in pounds.


no, no, no. that $179 is what we're paying per pickup. we're getting hurt over here in the US, not getting a bargain...


Ahh, sorry dude, misunderstood you, you said "I just got a crawler cali. and was charged $172.00 " I took a "cali" to be a calibrated set. In which case you have my sympathy.

And thanks for the clarification Tim, it all makes sense now. I just hope you're not planning a move to Korea to cut costs!
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2007, 03:49:28 PM »
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We haven't put changed our prices in the past 5 years since we started out and have no plans to do so.The exchange rate is heavily loaded against US customers with the $ being weak against the £ but to give an example, a covered set of Mules = £190 at RRP here in the UK.......non EU customers don't pay UK VAT(17.5% sales tax) so US customers pay £161.70 which is @ $330 for the pair.Obviously it's always worth shopping around with the dealers as some may be more competitive than others.
Anyway, be assured we are not increasing our prices!


yeah its obviously not anything you're doing that makes it more expensive in the US. its just how it is, and it sucks.
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2007, 04:42:32 PM »
Yeah there are many things that can affect the exchange rate, and it is often a reflection on the state of a country or the money market's confidence in the currency.

The housing collapse and mortgage problems that have been happening in recent months wont do anything to help the confidence in the US economy

The administration may see the weak $ as a good thing for exports asUS made goods will be more attractive overseas, but makes it more difficult to sell goods into the US from overseas
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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2007, 10:24:52 PM »
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Yeah there are many things that can affect the exchange rate, and it is often a reflection on the state of a country or the money market's confidence in the currency.

The housing collapse and mortgage problems that have been happening in recent months wont do anything to help the confidence in the US economy

The administration may see the weak $ as a good thing for exports asUS made goods will be more attractive overseas, but makes it more difficult to sell goods into the US from overseas


ah well, should contribute to some more US business. screw europe!
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