REL Price Increase

So the tariff cost isn’t causing the 10% increase. I wonder what is?

@gdaddy1  It’s pretty clear they’re saying this is tariff related. 

Yes they are saying they’re not absorbing all the tariff costs as they have up to this point but will now be passing some cost on to consumers. 

REL's last price increase was 2/2024. That was pre-tariff. 

As a manufacturer I can tell you that input costs in the US have radically increased in almost every area of manufacture. Most of the prices went hyperbolic in early 2022. Most were energy input cost and transport cost (also energy sensitive)  related. In the last 17 months my material prices are up more than 10% and we are not passing much of them to our customers. Because other costs are down (fuel, petroleum derivatives) our margins are not under enough pressure to raise prices and spook our customers. 

I don't think their price increases were excessive, nor do I believe they are exclusively tariff related. 

No shock.  In the end, the American taxpayer will carry the burden.  Check out Jeffrey Sachs if you want to see the reality of US imposed tariffs.

I just noticed Luxman stuff going up as well. 

Corelli I watch  Jeffrey Sachs on tariff.i agree 100% with Him.

I'm more concerned with egg prices and a nicely appointed ballroom🤣🤣🤣

Love them gold trimmings!

@tablejockey  Egg prices have come down. Gas is under $3 a gallon. $2.87 at Sams club. Restaurants are at all time highs. Rediculious really. A Whopper w/fries is $11. Take me and my 5 grandkids to Burger King will run me well over $80 if they want a cookie.

How do you fight back? Don't go anymore. Prices generally will follow demand. As long as we pay the price it will continue.

Aww, poor baby, your luxury goods will be a bit more expensive, such a shame. Forget all that money coming into the US economy, you are all that matters.

Furutech, per my dealer, is also raising prices due to..........

Tariffs. Surprise Surprise

Some of you don’t know economics or supply and demand. We were in a recession in 2022 when everything skyrocketed by double digit %, your stock portfolio was probably Dow 35-40%, but I don’t see anybody saying this was bad. Gas was over $5 a gallon in 2022, today I  paid $2.71 a gallon, eggs are way down, inflation is way down, on and on. Also, I have had some of my stock purchases from the 1st week of April go up 50% and much much higher on most of the others I bought, so I will pay any small tariff charge of 10% if my stocks continue to skyrocket.  I bought a new 6 digit car  with my daily gains, so I will pay any small 10% surcharge on a couple thousand $$ audio product.

BTW: if you think it’s bs, did you see how much the stock market went up yesterday?  I can go buy another 6 digit car with my gains yesterday alone.

"Orange droolious stated we will NOT be paying more for goods with his tariffs........ This post will be removed in 30, 20, seconds"

As it should be.

The only reason I got into this hobby is because I was led to believe how cheap it was going to be. Was really disappointed when I researched fuses WTF? 😬 

Many if not most of you guys didn't cry one bit over a $95K power cord.when it was posted.  But now its cryin' time due to the rampant TDS! Put on yer big boy pants and get the Chinese to make a Rel sub for you. That way you can have your Rel. subs without the tears.

Orange Man 2028

Orange Man 2028

He wouldn't be around in 2028 due to his CHF. His eating habits are killing him. Not a bit surprised or even sad. 

@p05129   That is, unless you were holding Cracker Barrel stock. Didnt they learn anything from Bud light?

That is, unless you were holding Cracker Barrel stock. Didnt they learn anything from Bud light?

@gdaddy1  Once again and as with the tariffs you don’t know what you’re talking about.  Since 2021 Cracker Barrel stock is down 70% while the market is up 60% — the recent sign change is the least of their problems. 

The stock market is not the economy 

Anyway I’ve been on a few audio web sites where they are adding the tariff to the price as a surcharge. Even those who assemble here but use imported components. If you are shopping for audio equipment now is a good time to make decision as I can see more companies no longer absorbing the tariffs. 

@soix  You're right, Cracker barrel decision was a very good corporate move that pushed the stock price in the right direction. They should all get a raise for their brilliance after losing nearly $100 million in market cap.

You Crackers are really funny....what does this have ever to do with audiogon.