Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: MOTM

I have planned for some time to increase prices Aug. 1st to cover costs of
"outsourcing" more of the MOTM kitting work.

However, I have received notice that as of May 1st, the prices for Spectrol
pots, the Switchcraft jacks, the NKK switches AND the Tyco knobs have all
increased ∗25%∗ !! As you know, these components are the bulk of my expenses in
the MOTM product (the 2 others are the front panel and the pc board/bracket).

Therefore I am going to raise prices effective ∗∗∗JULY 1st ∗∗∗, and the increase
will be ∗∗SIGNIFICANT∗∗. I will have to spend untold hours with Excel to figure
it all out (not in the schedule!)

This is something of a shock, as the prices for these items have held steady for
over 4 YEARS. But sadly, there is nothing I can do about it. MOTM is NOT a huge
money-maker for me (about $28,000 after taxes on average per year). I am
thankful for all the loyal, waiting customers but I realize that this increase
WILL cause people to look elsewhere.

So....orders place prior to July 1st will of course will be shipped at the
current rate. Trust me, I am NOT HAPPY AT ALL about this.

Paul S.