Sorry Massford I had the wrong person. I meant to respond to Lightning Bolt. My fault. I apologize. I had the wrong name.

But my argument still holds the truth.

Scott Melchi
www.tristatelinex.com

 

I think we're saying you're not getting the same liner and you're saying you are getting the same liner. So, OK, we disagree.

It's like saying Coke is the same as Pepsi, so Coke is not a proprietary formula. And since Pepsi's cheaper, I'll drink the Pepsi. That's fine for some people, but not others.

 

I like the Coke and Pepsi analogy. They both taste good and are equal in quality. Some like Coke, some like Pepsi. The only thing....bedliners don't taste that good.

 

First of all, I like how you all always find fault first... e.g. it's thin. That is a B.S. statement. Even the line-x product info says between x and y in thickness, and thicker on the bottom. But let me gurantee you that this "other" product was just as thick (and it actually looks better). Besides, no spray in stop dents like a drop in (which I do hate)

Next, if you would have actually READ my postings, this sale price was a one day sale, done yearly ONLY on their anniversary. Guess what, their other services and accessories are on special that day as well. I bet those were imitation services and accessories! Day-to-day the prices are nearly identical to everyone else around. The sale prices are for the customers, kind of a way to say thanks.

It it funny thought that the local auto detail shop has line-x coupons. Does that mean that that franshise location is bad or sprays thin? I also notice that you sell accessories in addition to line-x accoridng to your website. Obviously, Line-x isn't all that brings people around. I would take it from your ranting that you never ever have a sale... is that correct?

As for being the same product, yor supllier will always say that. This mix is just for you, however, we will use the same ingredients from the same manufacturer, jsut the generic line and make the same product and give it a different name. Hmm... the same product, different "formula". Like it or not it is the same product. From the Line-x folks to the "wannabe's" folks, and from the materials and the jugs, it is the same thing. Ok, maybe its only 99.5% the same thing, but that other .5% is called uniqueness and loyalty to a small business not a chain.

Finally, the Line-X product, as ARE MOST spray-on liners, are overpriced. Your costs on one liner is not $450 and is nowhere close. Even after labor, supplies, and other costs dealers are profiting a pretty penny.

Long story short, great product, great price, great dealer. And it is the same thing in terms of performance, price, durability, and warranty. Line-x is not the best on the market hands down, but IT IS ONE of the best on the market. ACTUALLY READ THIS STATEMENT BEFORE YOU SPOUT OFF.

- Lightning Bolt
I love my wannabe Line-X

P.S. I got a lifetime warranty with free repairs on my "not-thin" liner - So bite me.

 

Oh yeah... COKE IS BETTER.

 

Also, how come some dealers charge $425, some charge $450, some $469, some $475, and so on for the same size bed and same style (e.g. under the rail). Does it cost more to spray in one state than another? Shouldn't prices be standarized across the corporation.

Don't give me the corporate line and cost differentials. Everyone has paid the franchise fee, bought the chemical jugs and equipment (at the same price I presume), has a building location with employees, and the power is on. So why the difference?

 

Take a deep breath and relax, you'll feel a lot better.

 

You all can keep your pepsa and your Coke........I'll take RC

 

You are fine and I respect your opinion. Melchi on the other hand only speaks out of one end, and unfortunately its the wrong end.

Thank you Gasm for an honest point of view.

 

I can go with that. I personally like it, but my wife won;t let me in the house with the stuff. (Good thing for a garage refrigerator).

However, the odd thing is that RC just went from .88 for a 2 liter to 1.18 for a two liter. That sucks!

 

Lightning, what brand spray-on did you end up getting?

 

About the different pricing:

The cost of the chemicals is about the only thing that is the same for all dealers. But, shipping and overhead (rent, energy, payroll, etc.) will vary from dealer to dealer. Also, typically, the cost of living is higher on the east and west coasts.

 

I think I have a pretty honest point of view from my experience. I just described how the "Line-X wanna be's", your term not mine, operate in my area. They may operate differently in your area.

In my area they can't compete so they do underhanded tricks to sucker customers in to buying their products and hope they don't get caught. It may not happen everywhere. But it happens here.

Lighnting Bolt I have no beef with you I was just using your example to explain why they can do liners so cheaply.

There is a difference in the cost of doing business around the country. A Mcdonald's hamburger doesn't cost the same in Indiana as it does in Chicago or New York. You would be amazed at the break even point analaysis and the cost associated with each bedliner until that break even point is reached. Most places need to spray about 50-60 trucks per month to reach that break even point. So the amount of profit is very small for most spray on bedliner stores of any kind. We aren't getting rich trust me.