Deano56 wrote:
i always find it amusing when people want to defend businesses high prices on forums. Makes me think thy are business owners themselves or they have endless funds. Unfortunately businesses anymore charge what people are willing to pay, not whats really fair all the way around. I have had my own company (small) and I see some will mark up the product 500% and get away with it. It's not right but nothing anyone can do about it but pay and make your voice heard, or shop elsewhere. There are plenty of companies out there that would be glad to have your business. I still think the mentality out there is if you have money to buy a motorhome, then you must be rich and have money to pay inflated prices. I like to enjoy the things that we have worked hard for and do not like to be taken advantage of at the garage "IF" I need to go, usually I fix myself
I think you have missed the point. I don't think anybody is "defending" the Supposed High prices. This IS the USA. The OP was not forced to take his RV to the factory service center. He did so, because he felt it would be the BEST of any possible service, which he acknowledges. He was just shocked at the TOTAL bill. Remember, he was advised about the various costs and he approved it. While you may think he was ripped off, that Service center obviously has enough business that hundreds/thousands of customers believe they are the best option or they would not go there. For some, TIME is important to them, and The Spartan facility has the parts and skilled labor to expedite all the repairs. You may have to wait days/weeks to get all the required service at an independent shop or even have to go to multiple shops to get all the work you need done. Plus, have to wait for parts to be ordered and shipped in. Remember also, the FRONT of the plane gets there at the same time as the REAR of the Plane. For some, they do not mind spending extra hundreds or thousands extra for Business Class or FIRST Class. That is THEIR choice. I personally think they are out of their mind for spending that kind of extra money, but it IS their money and they can spend it like they want. Doug
