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SMKW Price Increase

I asked SMKW about the increase in prices on 2 New Folding Hunters that I have been inquiring on at least daily some time more often checking to see if they were available. On BOTH the PB&J SFO and the Sea Dragon 6265sab patterns, they are Out of Stock. When I started looking the price they were apx $110.00 each. The price increased toabout $115.00 and today they are $124.99. My question was why does SMKW raise the prices when they don't have them to sell in the first place?

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Permalink Reply by Lars Ray 14 hours ago

Oh that's a great question....and way to call them on it too! Based on your observations and write-up, this appears to be "specultive" pricing (think oil, food, lumber, etc.) based on any number of factors - Tariff, product scarcity, full moon, marketing testing the consumer base, what have you.

Who knows, maybe because of the earthquakes in Mayanmar last week, the cost of having these knives in stock just skyrocketed.

Can't wait to hear the real story....

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Permalink Reply by Mike Bryant 11 hours ago

I messaged them the question but have heard nothing back at this time but I doubt I will. I am however about ready to call it quits in collecting Case Knives.

Lars Ray said:

Oh that's a great question....and way to call them on it too! Based on your observations and write-up, this appears to be "specultive" pricing (think oil, food, lumber, etc.) based on any number of factors - Tariff, product scarcity, full moon, marketing testing the consumer base, what have you.

Who knows, maybe because of the earthquakes in Mayanmar last week, the cost of having these knives in stock just skyrocketed.

Can't wait to hear the real story....