People keep saying this, "$500 for the AR pair". First, only the extra cost machined top started at that price, and then there was ~100 off that. My pair was ~$420 after tax. Second, the solid black was less money, and also had a discount.
I’m well aware of what all goes into it. I’m not saying the part pricing is unjustified, the majority of the stuff is super high quality either made to order or in small batches.
If I built 200 Jeep bumpers in 2019 that fits a 2018-2022 jl for 500, and sell them all for 700, do they cost more to make in 2022? Have materials gone up? Labor?
Did you call 911?The gas station was out of my favorite beer.
I looked right before I posted and they are $494. So, to be fair IAG's are 279 before discount code! But, I still believe 420 is too much. 300 was/is my cutoff point when Archetype announced their steps before we knew a price! It all boils down to each person's perception of value vs. quality etc....Both steps are excellent products I might add!
AR got out front and started making very high quality products really early, can't blame them for charging a premium. As time goes on more and more products will be available which will be cheaper (and most likely won't be the same quality).
Now THAT is a REAL problem!The gas station was out of my favorite beer.
LMAO. You should have led with "Here's the Situation"
As a small business owner, my costs have gone up about 35% in the last 2 years and about 60% over the past decade.
My fees have gone up twice in the past decade, both were COLA's. Both resulted in dozens of salty customers complaining about their invoice.
I'm allowed to go bankrupt to ensure you have a bottom-price product, obviously without any gratitude from customers like yourself, but if I choose to hire people at a wage that allows them to live in this region and not be bankrupt then suddenly i'm being greedy. Love it!
FWIW, here's a suggestion that will blow your f-ing mind:
And you cut out the middle man, which was hiring somebody who already invested in equipment and skilled labor to bring you a product. That's smrt.
- Buy a sewing machine ($200)
- Learn to sew (free, because..... INTERNET!)
- Materials to make your own seat covers: ~$600
- SAVE SAVE SAVE!!!!! You just saved $200 and learned a life skill
S-M-R-T
Like these sweet white ones from RhinoUSA! $30, I highly recommend them!
Raptor pricing is insane. Was pricing pickups for a buddy that was deciding between a 2022 Tundra TRD Pro or a 2022 Raptor. Since you cannot build and price a TRD PRO anywhere near Florida, I did it for him from Cali. The TRD PRO has no options available other than the free tow package at $68,500. The Raptor similarly equipped, $82,000. I love Ford and all but damn......
