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.

 

they know there is a market and they can stick it to you and people will still buy them.

 

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.

 

"Jeepflation", making sure that 'Just Empty Every Pocket ' holds True.

 

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