MGP Caliper Covers Installed - Page 3

johnnyd2723 · #31 06-02-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4

If that one is the only customer then you're right. You know of supply and demand right?

I've seen at least a dozen members who said "No way I'd spend $200, but I'd be in for $100", and so far I think you, maybe one other member have ponied up $200 to buy a set. At least you're the only ones to admit it!

So, 2 purchases at $200 for a grand total of $400

or 14 purchases at $100 for a grand total of $1,400.

There is absolutely no way you're going to convince me that there's more than $100 worth of material and labor going into making a set. So they'll be making a profit at $100 a set, just not as much as they want.

Even if it cost $75/set to make, they'd still make more money by selling them at $100 than at $200, at least around here.

Profit at $200/set = $125 x 2 sets = $250
Profit at $100/set = $25 x 14 sets = $350

There is absolutely no way you're going to convince me that there's even $75 worth of material and labor going into making a set for that matter.

- NCSU

Sounds like there's no convincing you

Honestly though, if the price was lower everybody would be buying them which would be great for MGP. Everybody would love them too! However, until they lower the price I'll be one of the very few F1 owners who have them and that makes me feel super special. lol

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**Bluejay** · #32 06-02-2009, 03:04 PM

There is a lot more that goes into making a product than material and labor. Research, developement, softeware costs, machinery, and continuing overhead of a business. Whether they are over priced or not remains to be seen. They have priced them where they felt they needed to be and they will have to live with the resulting consumer interest. Constant belittling of the price and product will not change this. Having been in the manufaturing business all my life, I probably have a better appreciation for what it takes to get to the market place than some of you.

One other thing, maybe I missed it, but I don't recall his asking for opinions. He just offered it for sale. I see no reason for some of the repetitive bashing.

NCSU_05_FX4 · #33 06-02-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluejay

There is a lot more that goes into making a product than material and labor. Research, developement, softeware costs, machinery, and continuing overhead of a business. Whether they are over priced or not remains to be seen. They have priced them where they felt they needed to be and they will have to live with the resulting consumer interest. Constant belittling of the price and product will not change this. Having been in the manufaturing business all my life, I probably have a better appreciation for what it takes to get to the market place than some of you.

Hey Blue

Odds are you know much more about getting a product from concept to production than most people. That doesn't change the fact that many people here feel they are still over priced.

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Originally Posted by Bluejay

One other thing, maybe I missed it, but I don't recall his asking for opinions. He just offered it for sale. I see no reason for some of the repetitive bashing.

Are we no longer allowed to state our opinions without specific requests?

What if instead of calling it "bashing", why not consider it free market research

- NCSU

TruckGuy24 · #34 06-02-2009, 03:12 PM

If they sell decent, the market usually works in the way that eager beavers pay more first, then as demand increases and word gets around, prices tend to fall (atleast from what I've observed anyways) Just me .02

**Bluejay** · #35 06-02-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4

Hey Blue

Odds are you know much more about getting a product from concept to production than most people. That doesn't change the fact that many people here feel they are still over priced.

Are we no longer allowed to state our opinions without specific requests?

What if instead of calling it "bashing", you consider it as free market research

- NCSU

Many may feel it's overpriced. When they have no concept of what the profit margin really is, they should keep it to "it's not worth the price to them" and not show their ignorance in trying to demonstrae the profit involved.

If he asked for the free research, sure. He didn't, and stateing one's unsolicited, negative opinion repetively, rapidly becomes bashing.

NCSU_05_FX4 · #36 06-02-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluejay

When they have no concept of what the profit margin really is, they should keep it to "it's not worth the price to them" and not show their ignorance in trying to demonstrae the profit involved.

It was merely an example my friend, merely an example.

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Originally Posted by Bluejay

If he asked for the free research, sure. He didn't, and stateing one's unsolicited, negative opinion repetively, rapidly becomes bashing.

I apologize, I didn't realize we were moving towards a more fascist frame of mind around here. I'll keep my opinions to myself, unless they are in line with this site's approved opinions.

- NCSU

Patman03SprCrw · #37 06-02-2009, 04:14 PM

Another point of view, my Patman grill takes very little financial investment costs from my end, but it is a pretty labor intensive process. Also not to mention that i dont want to price it so cheaply that i sell a million of them. I personally dont have time to make that many grills by hand, and I also like it being an exclusivity thing. There are only 2 in existence currently, with a new model on the way

**Bluejay** · #38 06-02-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4

It was merely an example my friend, merely an example.

I apologize, I didn't realize we were moving towards a more fascist frame of mind around here. I'll keep my opinions to myself, unless they are in line with this site's approved opinions.

- NCSU

Not Facist at all, and nothing wrong with an opinion when one is solicted. I guess I just like to see common courtesy shown to other individuals.

ab46501 · #39 06-02-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4

It was merely an example my friend, merely an example.

I apologize, I didn't realize we were moving towards a more fascist frame of mind around here. I'll keep my opinions to myself, unless they are in line with this site's approved opinions.

- NCSU

Fascist??? If this forum goes fascist does that mean all members get free healthcare or is that just for socialists?

And nice covers but too high for me also! I've had the caliper paint kit sitting in my garage for a while now. Just too many projects and not enough time!

BrainDonor · #40 06-02-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4

If that one is the only customer then you're right. You know of supply and demand right?

I've seen at least a dozen members who said "No way I'd spend $200, but I'd be in for $100", and so far I think you, maybe one other member have ponied up $200 to buy a set. At least you're the only ones to admit it!

So, 2 purchases at $200 for a grand total of $400

or 14 purchases at $100 for a grand total of $1,400.

There is absolutely no way you're going to convince me that there's more than $100 worth of material and labor going into making a set. So they'll be making a profit at $100 a set, just not as much as they want.

Even if it cost $75/set to make, they'd still make more money by selling them at $100 than at $200, at least around here.

Profit at $200/set = $125 x 2 sets = $250
Profit at $100/set = $25 x 14 sets = $350

There is absolutely no way you're going to convince me that there's even $75 worth of material and labor going into making a set for that matter.

- NCSU

flawless logic!

Stealth · #41 06-02-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluejay

Not Facist at all, and nothing wrong with an opinion when one is solicted. I guess I just like to see common courtesy shown to other individuals.

Agree 100%.

BrainDonor · #42 06-02-2009, 08:20 PM

No offense, Bluejay and Stealth, but I disagree with your take on this. The guy says, "buy my stuff, buy my stuff" and I think that is, essentially, asking for an opinion. Whether it's feedback about the product or about the price he is, in effect, asking for feedback. I see nothing wrong with how people have replied. Most people are being courteous in their replies, but they are also being frugal...I being one of them. In this economy, people are cutting back on frivolous spending and looking for deals where they can get them. Just because people think the product is overpriced, and state that as such (even repetitively), doesn't mean they're being discourteous about it. They are simply stating their opinion about the price of the product that is being presented before them...in numerous threads. If MGP is trying to recoup some of the R&D costs, NCSU_05_FX4's math up above would go a long way to getting them there. Nowadays, $180 or $200 is a lot of money to some people to spend on a novelty appearance item.

Just one man's humble opinion. Thanks for listening and your enjoy your evening.

johnnyd2723 · #43 06-02-2009, 08:31 PM

So anyways.......

I've had them on now for less than a week and have had 3 people comment on them. Man, my head is starting to swell!!!!

The more I look at them the more I love 'em

BrainDonor · #44 06-02-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyd2723

So anyways.......

I've had them on now for less than a week and have had 3 people comment on them. Man, my head is starting to swell!!!!

The more I look at them the more I love 'em

how's the dust build up doing?

johnnyd2723 · #45 06-02-2009, 09:07 PM

Unfortunately I didn't get the truck washed Sunday like I usually do so I can't really gauge it yet. However I will say that after 5 days of being installed there is some dust on the caliper covers. To me it seems like the normal amount of dust build up which I would typically see on the wheels but again, until I have the truck completely cleaned up I can't say for sure.