Signs of things to come???

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 08, 2006 4:44 am

Signs of things to come???

Are they getting that difficult to get now, in general, that dealers are taking this attitude?

http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDetails.aspx?Item=869890

*****DUE TO THE GREAT DEMAND AND LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF RICKENBACKER GUITARS AND BASSES, WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING PRICE MATCH REQUESTS.******

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon May 08, 2006 4:49 am

More like: "Due to our unbounded greed..."

kennyhowes · Post by **kennyhowes** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:18 am

>> Are they getting that difficult to get now, in general, that dealers are taking this attitude?

Yes, yes they are.

>> More like: "Due to our unbounded greed..."

That's pretty unfair. A consistent profit margin seems like good incentive for the dealer to wait nine to eighteen months for product.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Mon May 08, 2006 5:34 am

It's back to supply and demand again.

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Mon May 08, 2006 6:07 am

I was on the wildwoodguitars website- they got quite a few Rickys in stock

kenindfw · Post by **kenindfw** » Mon May 08, 2006 7:25 am

I don't see it as greed at all. If the price is too high - don't buy it. It' not like you need it to eat. Rick needs to make more guitars and establish a better distribution network so that we have more options - then this type of attitude will change. Just my 2 cents

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Mon May 08, 2006 7:30 am

As far as I'm concerned, RIC is building excellent products in the USA at a bargain price. I wouldn't change a thing!

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 08, 2006 7:47 am

To clarify; I do not believe that this dealer is doing anything wrong. It's clear that the product is sought after, and they will only sell on their price structure.

It's one thing to do that. I just never saw it blasted like that in all capital letters.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon May 08, 2006 10:54 am

Perhaps I misunderstand the "price matching" idea.
I've just had more than enough recently of someone telling me that "the price of something is going up, so get used to it". It's poor business to blatantly slap your customers in the face with arbitrary price increases coupled with insensitive attitude. (I'm not talking about RIC!)

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Mon May 08, 2006 11:07 am

I don't know...I got burned by spending more than $200 on a 4003 bass then what I could get it for right now. It's supply and demand. If you want it now you get the "I want it now price". But if you want to order and wait you can get a much better deal. Lesson learned.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Mon May 08, 2006 11:11 am

It's just the attitude that irks me. Oil companies, insurance companies, building material suppliers,...some of them literally laugh in your face when you complain about the unjustified price hikes.
Quote:"If you don't like it, then freeze."

webhead · Post by **webhead** » Mon May 08, 2006 11:53 am

I understand what you guys are saying. It is down right ludicrous for someone to charge $1500 for regular catalog products, even though there is a wait. Chances are, check out the shipped pages on the RIC website, you're going to find what you're looking for. It's the guys that are charging $1800 for a Blueburst 330/12 that is down right greedy...

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Mon May 08, 2006 1:54 pm

For the best prices there is no question, if you order it and wait, it is MUCH less expensive.

Since 1999, I have always had a Ric (or 2) on order, knowing that it was a wait. All part of the fun.

I remember when my 5002 MB came in after a year or so. The dealer was visible upset when he remembered that he sold it to me for $1,000.00. That was a good day..

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Mon May 08, 2006 9:28 pm

Good job Dave!

randyz · Post by **randyz** » Tue May 09, 2006 2:55 am

I've got a reissue 1996 AFG on order currently. I know it will be worth the wait and it may appreciate in value.

Back in 1989, I ordered a reissue 1997VB FG (paying $740 in advance). When it arrived only a few weeks later, the dealer offered to return double my money, as he had a customer who wanted one immediately. I figured something fishy was going on (i.e. model had been discontinued), so I refused to give up the guitar. Looking back, I should have taken the money. I'm now the proud owner of (3) reissue 1997's...

This just goes to show that it's hard to lose when you order a Rickenbacker!