wtf is with the price jackups?

V6_Mustang_Power · 03-21-2008, 11:09 PM

:conf used:

smoked headlight went from 200 to 250

HID's went from 250 or so to 400! H&R SS Springs went from lower 200's to 350! rant started

PColav6 · 03-22-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by V6_Mustang_Power

:conf used:

smoked headlight went from 200 to 250

HID's went from 250 or so to 400! H&R SS Springs went from lower 200's to 350! rant started

Saw this coming..

value of the dollar = shit.

My SS's were 225 when I bought them..about a month ago. lol.

V6_Mustang_Power · 03-22-2008, 08:01 AM

i was getting ready to start ordering springs and what not to

zigzagg321 · 03-22-2008, 08:19 AM

oh well, they wanna raise prices, then they will see a big drop in business. eventually leading to company failure I guess.

Crimsonred02 · 03-22-2008, 08:26 AM

yeah
I actually went to buy something yesterday and the price had gone way up. Needless to say I am not buying it from AM now.

PistonsFan102 · 03-22-2008, 08:40 AM

holy shiznuts! im shopping somewhere else now.

3.8for the win · 03-22-2008, 08:41 AM

ive been buying from AM for all most a year now, but they jacked every thing to high. o well stangmods is still cheaper.

PistonsFan102 · 03-22-2008, 09:27 AM

$170 for C spring???? They were $160 earlier this week and like $130 a few months ago.

I WANT A 10% DISCOUNT CODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WaterDR · 03-22-2008, 10:01 AM

You guys need to be realistic.....anything being made overseas because of the falling dollar is going up in price. I can't speak for the details here, but if AM is raising prices, rest assured everyone else will be to. The stuff all comes from the same places and all retailers are under the same pressures.

Man, many, many raw material prices have sky-rocketed. For example, molybdate has increased ten fold, caustic just went up last week by 40%.....in one day....these are commonly used materials in just about every manufacturing process. Additionally, with oil being $110/brl freight and power costs are way up too.

Don't be be soo snippy about price increases. Do you think AM is stupid? Of course not....but if you feel you need to shop somewhere else, by all means do. I think you will see prices falling into line everywhere.

Some companies who have large inventories of items stored-up may actually be able to afford to keep prices down until inventory is depleated, but sooner or later, it will all go up.

Dave04Mustang · 03-22-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 3.8for the win

ive been buying from AM for all most a year now, but they jacked every thing to high. o well stangmods is still cheaper.

they will go up also.. completely agree with WaterDR gotta look around what isn't going up in price? You have to factor in how they get the materials fright has sky rocketed. Materials go up from the manufacture leading in an increase in price. It's not like the company just feels like taking more of your money

stang01 · 03-23-2008, 02:47 PM

the same springs are still the same price around 240ish on ebay... i was about to order them and went wwwwwwttttttttttfffffffffffffff lol 349 wow heh

TClark22 · 03-23-2008, 07:38 PM

hmm glad i dont need anything from american muscle these days...

AMNick · 03-24-2008, 08:51 AM

Whoa...those prices are way too high though...and I work here! A closer look at our store to those of you that frequent it will see that the pages are displaying the "Market Price", but are not displaying "American Muscle Price"! There seems to be a glitch on our store that none of our sale prices are showing up! This glitch seems to have happened sometime over the weekend, and our IT department is working diligently on correcting the problem. Anyone that has made a purchase over the weekend and was charged the higher price can contact us at 1-877-841-1275, and we will adjust your order so that you get the correct lower price and you will be refunded back the additional charge. If you need to place an order in the mean time, just call 1-877-841-1275, and our Customer Service Representatives will be able to place your order at our usual lower prices.

Computers

V6_Mustang_Power · 03-24-2008, 09:05 AM

glad theirs a reason for it, i was gonna do some shopping and was like "wtf?" lol.

Crimsonred02 · 03-24-2008, 09:18 AM

That was the first thing I noticed. I havent been coming to AM that long so I assumed the "American Muscle" price was a one month deal or something like that, for things only on sale. Or else I would have mentioned this.

AMNick · 03-24-2008, 09:20 AM

LOL yeah, I am sure many of you had mini-heart attacks when you saw those prices! Like I said, we are working diligently on fixing the store, and it will be back to normal as soon as possible!

But like WaterDR said, raw material prices have gone up exponentially! And the costs of metal are sky rocketing through the roof! If any of you are into one of my other hobbies, target and trap shooting or hunting, you have seen the costs of ammunition go up exponentially the past year due to the rising costs of metal. I would not be surprised if prices on automotive parts followed the same suite and started to rise also.

If prices went up though, it would because the manufacturer was raising the price we paid for it, so you would see the price go up for every store around the same time. Price increase would be by a product by product basis, we would never impose a giant store-wide price hike like the glitch caused this weekend.

r3dn3ck · 03-24-2008, 09:25 AM

Consumers should also recognize that February and March are the traditional times for yearly price increases for most industries. Just like we expect yearly cost of living increases from employers, employers have to get that money from increased prices. It's a vicious cycle.

V6_Mustang_Power · 03-24-2008, 09:27 AM

yay. the prices went back to how they were!

AMNick · 03-24-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by V6_Mustang_Power

yay. the prices went back to how they were!

Yup, all prices should be back to normal now!

03-21-2008, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
V6_Mustang_Power Now I Can Do that Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In front of you Posts: 1,184	wtf is with the price jackups? :conf used::conf used::conf used:smoked headlight went from 200 to 250 HID's went from 250 or so to 400! H&R SS Springs went from lower 200's to 350! rant started __________________ Show: Black Bullitts 17x10.5 w/DR's (Rear), Black Bullitts 17x9(Front), GT Rear Bumper, GT Hoodscoop, Escort 9500i Radar Detector, Wing Painted Black, Tailight Blackout Tint, Chin Spoiler, 3Pc Grille Delete Kit, Billitt Interior, Red Calipers, 8" Shorty Antenna, Black Bumper Inserts, "232" Badges, 20% Window Tint, Smoked Headlights, Roush Front Facia. Go: Flowmaster Trueduals Exhaust,4.10's, Posi Lock 2001 V6 Auto.

03-22-2008, 08:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
V6_Mustang_Power Now I Can Do that Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In front of you Posts: 1,184	i was getting ready to start ordering springs and what not to __________________ Show: Black Bullitts 17x10.5 w/DR's (Rear), Black Bullitts 17x9(Front), GT Rear Bumper, GT Hoodscoop, Escort 9500i Radar Detector, Wing Painted Black, Tailight Blackout Tint, Chin Spoiler, 3Pc Grille Delete Kit, Billitt Interior, Red Calipers, 8" Shorty Antenna, Black Bumper Inserts, "232" Badges, 20% Window Tint, Smoked Headlights, Roush Front Facia. Go: Flowmaster Trueduals Exhaust,4.10's, Posi Lock 2001 V6 Auto.

03-22-2008, 08:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
PistonsFan102 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 191	holy shiznuts! im shopping somewhere else now. __________________

03-22-2008, 08:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
3.8for the win 2000 torch red sixer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,624	ive been buying from AM for all most a year now, but they jacked every thing to high. o well stangmods is still cheaper. __________________ 2000 v6 mustang mods mac cat-back mach 1 chin spoiler smoked clear corner headlights FR500s what will be next?

03-22-2008, 09:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
PistonsFan102 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 191	$170 for C spring???? They were $160 earlier this week and like $130 a few months ago. I WANT A 10% DISCOUNT CODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

03-22-2008, 10:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,304	You guys need to be realistic.....anything being made overseas because of the falling dollar is going up in price. I can't speak for the details here, but if AM is raising prices, rest assured everyone else will be to. The stuff all comes from the same places and all retailers are under the same pressures. Man, many, many raw material prices have sky-rocketed. For example, molybdate has increased ten fold, caustic just went up last week by 40%.....in one day....these are commonly used materials in just about every manufacturing process. Additionally, with oil being $110/brl freight and power costs are way up too. Don't be be soo snippy about price increases. Do you think AM is stupid? Of course not....but if you feel you need to shop somewhere else, by all means do. I think you will see prices falling into line everywhere. Some companies who have large inventories of items stored-up may actually be able to afford to keep prices down until inventory is depleated, but sooner or later, it will all go up. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

03-23-2008, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
stang01 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 67	the same springs are still the same price around 240ish on ebay... i was about to order them and went wwwwwwttttttttttfffffffffffffff lol 349 wow heh __________________ 2001 mustang gt 265rwhp/307rwtq c&l intake, 75m TB, c&l plenum, steeda UD pulleys,MAC x pipe, steeda short shifter, Nitto DR's, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, Dyno tune.

03-23-2008, 07:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,272	hmm glad i dont need anything from american muscle these days... __________________

03-24-2008, 08:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
AMNick AM Forum Liaison Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 87	Whoa...those prices are way too high though...and I work here! A closer look at our store to those of you that frequent it will see that the pages are displaying the "Market Price", but are not displaying "American Muscle Price"! There seems to be a glitch on our store that none of our sale prices are showing up! This glitch seems to have happened sometime over the weekend, and our IT department is working diligently on correcting the problem. Anyone that has made a purchase over the weekend and was charged the higher price can contact us at 1-877-841-1275, and we will adjust your order so that you get the correct lower price and you will be refunded back the additional charge. If you need to place an order in the mean time, just call 1-877-841-1275, and our Customer Service Representatives will be able to place your order at our usual lower prices. Computers __________________ AMNick AmericanMuscle.com - Forums Liaison Check out our blog! WTB: 87-93 rolling chassis & body for drag/track car. Prefer GT, LX or notchbacks ok too.

03-24-2008, 09:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
V6_Mustang_Power Now I Can Do that Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In front of you Posts: 1,184	glad theirs a reason for it, i was gonna do some shopping and was like "wtf?" lol. __________________ Show: Black Bullitts 17x10.5 w/DR's (Rear), Black Bullitts 17x9(Front), GT Rear Bumper, GT Hoodscoop, Escort 9500i Radar Detector, Wing Painted Black, Tailight Blackout Tint, Chin Spoiler, 3Pc Grille Delete Kit, Billitt Interior, Red Calipers, 8" Shorty Antenna, Black Bumper Inserts, "232" Badges, 20% Window Tint, Smoked Headlights, Roush Front Facia. Go: Flowmaster Trueduals Exhaust,4.10's, Posi Lock 2001 V6 Auto.

03-24-2008, 09:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
AMNick AM Forum Liaison Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 87	LOL yeah, I am sure many of you had mini-heart attacks when you saw those prices! Like I said, we are working diligently on fixing the store, and it will be back to normal as soon as possible! But like WaterDR said, raw material prices have gone up exponentially! And the costs of metal are sky rocketing through the roof! If any of you are into one of my other hobbies, target and trap shooting or hunting, you have seen the costs of ammunition go up exponentially the past year due to the rising costs of metal. I would not be surprised if prices on automotive parts followed the same suite and started to rise also. If prices went up though, it would because the manufacturer was raising the price we paid for it, so you would see the price go up for every store around the same time. Price increase would be by a product by product basis, we would never impose a giant store-wide price hike like the glitch caused this weekend. __________________ AMNick AmericanMuscle.com - Forums Liaison Check out our blog! WTB: 87-93 rolling chassis & body for drag/track car. Prefer GT, LX or notchbacks ok too. Last edited by AMNick : 03-24-2008 at 09:28 AM.

03-24-2008, 09:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,513	Consumers should also recognize that February and March are the traditional times for yearly price increases for most industries. Just like we expect yearly cost of living increases from employers, employers have to get that money from increased prices. It's a vicious cycle. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

03-24-2008, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
V6_Mustang_Power Now I Can Do that Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In front of you Posts: 1,184	yay. the prices went back to how they were! __________________ Show: Black Bullitts 17x10.5 w/DR's (Rear), Black Bullitts 17x9(Front), GT Rear Bumper, GT Hoodscoop, Escort 9500i Radar Detector, Wing Painted Black, Tailight Blackout Tint, Chin Spoiler, 3Pc Grille Delete Kit, Billitt Interior, Red Calipers, 8" Shorty Antenna, Black Bumper Inserts, "232" Badges, 20% Window Tint, Smoked Headlights, Roush Front Facia. Go: Flowmaster Trueduals Exhaust,4.10's, Posi Lock 2001 V6 Auto.

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