Feldman, Jack (Jack) wrote:
>
> I noticed some models of my favorite cars (any British sports car, almost),
> in the latest Moss Motoring. I ordered them for $29.95. In browsing through
> the latest (and very nice) Triple C catalogue I noticed the same cars with
> an even better selection for only $21.95. Why does Moss have to rip off the
> public. I can't believe with their buying power their cost for these cars is
> more than a small outfit like "CCC".
>
> Jack
I guess that the term "rip off" is a little over the edge in my opinion.
Pricing differences are just a natural course of business. There are
plenty of reputable companies (including Moss..who incidentally is in
some ways largely responsible in the beginning for the good supply and
reproduction of spares which were not available anywhere else in the
days before British Heritage, etc, etc.)
Moss pricing could reflect any number of reasons. Perhaps they don't buy
the model direct from the manufacturer..they may purchase from a
distributor which raises their cost. They may also hold a higher profit
margin to support their overall philosophy of having parts reproduced
that aren't available. Contrary to opinion, just because a company is
like Moss is "big" by our standards doesn't mean they are big model
sellers. Anyway you look at it, they are simply offering a product at a
price they feel fits with their overall image. There will always be
companies like Triple C who also come into the market and do an
excellent job with certain niche products. Perhaps Phil (the owner, I do
know him) at Triple C has a lower profit margin and doesn't have to
answer to stockholders and makes a living to his liking. Perhaps he buys
direct because he is a specialist in models. All sorts of scenarios come
to mind. Short answer: That's competition. Isn't it wonderful!
Regards,
Hal Rogers
H.D. Rogers & Sons
Import Auto Specialists
3418 Barksdale Blvd.
Bossier City LA 71112 USA
(318) 742-3651 phone (318) 742-5044 fax
http://www.hdrogers.com
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