I needed a new head on my Reese Pro15 hitch. Your Raleigh dealer had one in stock but did not know the price. The PM told the counter person to call Reese for a price. He called as I was standing directly in front of him on the other side of the counter. I overhead his conversation with Reese. They gave him a price of $321. I thought even with a mark up a reasonable price. He wrote the price down right in front of me! He excused himself to speak to the PM. The Parts Manager came to the counter and informed me that my cost for the part would be $500. I thanked him and left, never to return again.I bought one from eTrailer for $157 + $42 shipping.

Etrailer and Amazon are excellent. Let the market decide.

Yep capitalism at work. I am glad you are NOT complaining. The basis of a capitalism IS each entity is free to set their own price and each consumer is free to buy or to reject. There is no other way

Capitalism is the best system around. But just as merchants have the right to set their prices where they want, we have the right to shop for better prices. Works for everyone.

amxpress wrote:I bought one from eTrailer for $157 + $42 shipping.Capitalism at it's best, and the best deal for you.

Sounds like CW incompetence more than capitalism. It sure sounds like they called Reese and received the MSRP for the entire hitch,not just the head, then added about 50+% for profit. Probably didn't have a clue what they were pricing lol.

Capitalism at its best. | Good Sam Community

20 Replies

3oaks
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
Camping World has been in business for a long time, regardless of all the complaints about them. Not all Camping World stores are alike. Much has to do with the individual management.
1968mooney
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
ScottG wrote:
Seems like they're just playing "store" and really have no idea what they're doing.

They are loosing so much business I doubt they will be around til the end of the week. You "poor" complainers have not noticed you can hardly get into the business because of the crowds waiting to do business. Why don't you complain about Sears or one of the Companies that are hurting?
ScottG
Nomad
Aug 27, 2017
Seems like they're just playing "store" and really have no idea what they're doing.
time2roll
Nomad
Aug 27, 2017
Internet is killing the carry out parts business.
CW and others will have to save it for the service department to need the item.

This is exactly why the Federal Reserve is flummoxed with low inflation. Easy to do a nation wide search for best price. The world has never been so competitive as it is today.

CW and others are running a convenience store like 7-11 for RV goods. Never going to be the low price leader.
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
I have found Camping World to almost always be the most expensive.
Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Aug 27, 2017
Sounds like CW incompetence more than capitalism. It sure sounds like they called Reese and received the MSRP for the entire hitch,not just the head, then added about 50+% for profit. Probably didn't have a clue what they were pricing lol.
gbopp
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
amxpress wrote:
I bought one from eTrailer for $157 + $42 shipping.

Capitalism at it's best, and the best deal for you.
BB_TX
Nomad
Aug 27, 2017
Capitalism is the best system around. But just as merchants have the right to set their prices where they want, we have the right to shop for better prices. Works for everyone.
darsben1
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
Yep capitalism at work.
I am glad you are NOT complaining. The basis of a capitalism IS each entity is free to set their own price and each consumer is free to buy or to reject. There is no other way
azrving
Explorer
Aug 27, 2017
Etrailer and Amazon are excellent. Let the market decide.

Forum Discussion

Capitalism at its best.

20 Replies

About RV Must Haves

Related Content

Capital Grill

Capital Reef NP Roads

capital one credit card

Iginuity at it best

Another Capital Reef Question