Educate me on (hidden) prices

cab83_750 · 06-12-2009, 03:00 AM

Sorry about the post. The moderator may delete this anytime.

So what is the deal with vendors not posting their prices? Would it not be easy for members to immediately know what the prices are for wheels, tires, suspension parts, etc.? Sorry for being naive about this.

I am somewhat confused.... and just

LiquidZ · 06-12-2009, 06:59 AM

I can't say for sure, but I have a feeling it is to promote "fairness".

I am assuming if vendor A posted his price for a product in a thread, vendor B could see that price, and sell the same product for less to steal any potential customers.

Not sure if that answers your question. I also don't know if its correct, so if it isn't, I'm sorry.

Greasy · 06-12-2009, 07:21 AM

There are also certain guidelines from the manufacturer that control what a distributor can charge for the product. They keep their own pricing private so that the manufacturer cannot see what they are charging. I know this is the case sometimes, probably not the WHOLE reason though.

ChrisSlicks · 06-12-2009, 09:35 AM

Yep, it depends on the particular part manufacturer. Some manufacturers don't want prices being advertised that are below MSRP, others don't care. You'll see some adds here with the discounted prices shown, and some without.

nogoodname · 06-12-2009, 09:44 AM

dont want other vendors to see the prices....that's the main one.

06-12-2009, 03:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Educate me on (hidden) prices Sorry about the post. The moderator may delete this anytime. So what is the deal with vendors not posting their prices? Would it not be easy for members to immediately know what the prices are for wheels, tires, suspension parts, etc.? Sorry for being naive about this. I am somewhat confused.... and just

06-12-2009, 06:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	I can't say for sure, but I have a feeling it is to promote "fairness". I am assuming if vendor A posted his price for a product in a thread, vendor B could see that price, and sell the same product for less to steal any potential customers. Not sure if that answers your question. I also don't know if its correct, so if it isn't, I'm sorry. __________________

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06-12-2009, 07:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Greasy Base Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Filthydelphia Posts: 145 Drives: 02 SOM v6 Camaro Rep Power: 16	There are also certain guidelines from the manufacturer that control what a distributor can charge for the product. They keep their own pricing private so that the manufacturer cannot see what they are charging. I know this is the case sometimes, probably not the WHOLE reason though.

06-12-2009, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Yep, it depends on the particular part manufacturer. Some manufacturers don't want prices being advertised that are below MSRP, others don't care. You'll see some adds here with the discounted prices shown, and some without.

06-12-2009, 09:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	dont want other vendors to see the prices....that's the main one.