Capitalism at its best.

[amxpress]

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.

[DownTheAvenue]

I have found Camping World to almost always be the most expensive.

[Ralph_Cramden]

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]

amxpress wrote:
I bought one from eTrailer for $157 + $42 shipping.

Capitalism at it's best, and the best deal for you.

[BB_TX]

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]

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]

Etrailer and Amazon are excellent. Let the market decide.