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Old 08-17-2017, 08:39 AM
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I was bored today while sitting at my son's dentist appt.; I went through all of my past Amazon orders for my jeeps from 2013 and 2014.

I was shocked at how much some companies have almost doubled the price of some of their JK parts. Am I the only one that thinks that is crazy?? I know how supply and demand works but damn.

Rugged ridge bumper with hoop was $322 back in 2013 and now it is $522 without the hoop!!!

Another example is a Warrior bumper I purchased, it was $329 in 2015 and is now $579.

Unbelievable.
Old 08-19-2017, 03:11 PM
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they know there is a market and they can stick it to you and people will still buy them.
Old 08-19-2017, 07:09 PM
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It seems brands like Rugged Ridge and Smitty are trying to beef up their image. Mostly by improving quality. I've only be an owner for 3 yrs now but have seen an upward curve in tedponse to customer service and overall quality. At least it seems. IMO.
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"Jeepflation", making sure that 'Just Empty Every Pocket ' holds True.
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This is the exact reason I ordered a Recon for 2018. I don't really want leather and all that but by the time you take a Rubi and add in bumpers and better rails(with their new high prices) ,you may as well get a Recon. I was the most surprised with the price increases of the cheaper brands.

Of course $50k for a Recon is ridiculous too LOL



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