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Fran's argument is sound and it is a good discussion whether you like it or not. Granted he positioned the argument in a way to intentionally stir the pot and poke the Bowtech hornet's nest, but it's still a solid argument.
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Solid argument for what? What does he want? Full disclosure??......from a privately held company? Are you KIDDING? What right does anyone have to know this?What if you had to give the price of everything you ever bought to the potential consumer when you sold it?
I guess when you guys play poker and fold......you also think it's your right to see what your opponent was holding.
You're missing the point. The disclosure of information is a means to an end. It is a way to see if a company is raking its distributors, and customers over the coals, or if they are making an honest buck. There are many companies that do this. Do you think a Coach bag is worth $600? Nope, but they charge that and more. He wants to know if you are paying for a name on a limb.
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Jeff, you're getting way too wrapped up in the Bowtech part of this discussion. Mobow, and even Fran have used other companies as part of this argument to make the point, and I understand what they are saying.
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No offense, BRY....but look at the name of the thread.
None taken, I concede that he picked Bowtech as his engine by which to build steam behind his argument. It's an argument much deeper than just Bowtech. He wants a fair deal and is willing to ask questions to get it. In this case Bowtech waswhere the questions started, but we've moved on from that (at least most of us have). You have no dog in this fight, so why are you so fired up that he picked Bowtech to start making his point with? Unless you just realized you overpaid for your bow and now aren't happy about it.
I know I overpaid for my bow, but I accept it and because I am loyal to my shop I save money on other items. I'm still not real happy about how much the bow manufacturer requires my dealer to charge, but I know his profit margin on it is razor thin as well.
I just think it's sickening that everyone is so OK with this phenomenon. I read an excerpt from Lee Iacocca on how he is amazed that this country isn't up in arms about the fleecing consumers go through and that previous generations would never have stood for it. Well quick isn't standing for it. I don't either. I take my deals where I can get them and save every penny where I can. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't, but if you don't try, you just get burned.