[CSIPSD]

I have noticed a few vendors charging a "core charge" when people are getting a HTT or similar turbos. Hell I even saw one vendor charging "extra" for the intake tube... What kind of crap is this? We all know it is the same turbo that Brian is selling, we all know there (the vendors) all paying no core charge, we all know there not being charged "extra" for the intake tube...

And we all know they are turning around and selling your stocker on Ebay or something like that... Pick your vendors well my freinds...Some are out there to rip you off.

 

[sanddrag69]

That is a very good point!

 

[midnightrider]

could you pm me your list of unfavorable vendors?

 

[freddyfast9]

More the reason to stick with good vendors and there will always be thiefs out there.

 

[liquidlounge]

Core charges are associated with reman./rebuilt items. If the item is of new manufacture, there won't be a core charge.

 

[sanddrag69]

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Core charges are associated with reman./rebuilt items. If the item is of new manufacture, there won't be a core charge.

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so if you buy an HTT, they are rebuilt? thats sad

 

[RSP]

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Core charges are associated with reman./rebuilt items. If the item is of new manufacture, there won't be a core charge.

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That is NOT always the case.

 

[CSIPSD]

But what is the supplier going to do with a differant turbo? Nothing other then throw a rebuild kit on it, list it on ebay and make more money...And charging an extra $75 for the intake tube? Come on... I need to find the link to the guy selling the HTT like that...

 

[turbo_whistler]

These people have a core charge, but what I really found odd is that they sell a ball bearing center section upgrade for a stock late 99-2003 turbo /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif. Check it out, $1,250 upgrade for a stock turbo, lol

http://www.htturbo.com/ford.htm

 

[444-4D]

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But what is the supplier going to do with a differant turbo? Nothing other then throw a rebuild kit on it, list it on ebay and make more money...And charging an extra $75 for the intake tube? Come on... I need to find the link to the guy selling the HTT like that...

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They aren't "ripping you off". I don't have a problem with them charging extra for a hose or having a core charge or any other charges they can dream up. Of course the intent is to make money, call it extra if you want. Anything is ok with me as long as there aren't any surprises. Some use this strategy so they can have a lower published selling price. I've known retail stores to advertise batteries at cost and require a trade in at times when Junk batteries were worth a few bucks. The profit was in the selling of the junk.

Just put the pricing out there for me to see and if I don't like it I'll buy from somewhere else. Anything is fair as long as they inform you up front.

 

[liquidlounge]

Thank-you 444-d for informing us that a "core charge" really doesn't have to be intrinsic to the product we may be purchasing- that is, as long as its done up front. Even if a person could buy this logic, who would think that it is ethical?

 

[CSIPSD]

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Thank-you 444-d for informing us that a "core charge" really doesn't have to be intrinsic to the product we may be purchasing- that is, as long as its done up front. Even if a person could buy this logic, who would think that it is ethical?

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exacty... Its not a core... just say "we want more of your money, so send us your turbo so we can sell it on out website for as much as we can get... Or keep it and we still make more money"

 

[CSIPSD]

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They aren't "ripping you off". I don't have a problem with them charging extra for a hose or having a core charge or any other charges they can dream up. Of course the intent is to make money, call it extra if you want. Anything is ok with me as long as there aren't any surprises. Some use this strategy so they can have a lower published selling price. I've known retail stores to advertise batteries at cost and require a trade in at times when Junk batteries were worth a few bucks. The profit was in the selling of the junk.

Just put the pricing out there for me to see and if I don't like it I'll buy from somewhere else. Anything is fair as long as they inform you up front.



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It is ripping off the costumer. If you go to A Retailer and he is selling a widget "complete" with all the parts for $1350, And Retailer b is selling the same widget from the same supplier for $1300, but then is charging you an extra $75 for tube that is critical, and then wanting a $150 core charge (remember "he" is not getting charged this core charge) bring the total cost for the same thing up to $1525... Now if you see this 1300 turbo first and don't see the other ones, then your getting RIPPED OFF...

All the Retailers are paying the same price, more or less... NONE of them are being charged a "core" charge... NONE of them are being charged "extra" for the intake tube. You are getting ripped off, its not right, its not ethical, and you should not buy anything from a retailer that is doing this practice...

 

[444-4D]

I disagree. If I buy a part it's my part to do whatever I want to do with it. If I decide to resell it I can market it any way I choose. My only obligation is to be honest and up front about what it is going to cost the purchaser.

The purchaser has the same options. It's his money, he can spend it at the place of his choice. If you pay too much it's your fault.

I sometimes buy something and then later find it for less. That pisses me off too. I call the cheaper place and complain because they are selling their stuff too cheap.

 

[trick76cj5]

I agree, it is up to us as the consumers to shop around for the best deal. We have the right to not buy from a given supplier. So long as the supplier is upfront with their costs they are not ripping anyone off. If there is a monopoly. . .that is a different story (like gas prices). But, if competition is selling the same product for less, buying from the more expensive person isn't getting ripped off, it's just plain stupid. It's like spilling a hot coffee on your lap and then sueing McDonalds cause the coffee was hot. Competition is what drives price, buying from the cheaper option forces the more expensive competitor to drop prices. If they make more money because people are too stupid to realize there is a cheaper solution, that isn't ripping someone off they got exactly what you sold them and chose to to business with you. . .this guy isn't a rip off, he is a genious. This is exactly what our free market society is built upon. . .making money off people and leaving them feel good for doing business with you. If you can make more than the guy next door. . .you are the better business person. So long as all costs are given up front, I say more power to these guys for putting a little extra in their pocket because obviously there are people out there that are more than happy to do it. Others (like yourself) are just a little more thrifty, you and I are in the same boat, I spend as little as possible, the more i save, the more HP I can make /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif.

 

[midnightrider]

the way i look at it is if i can find the product i want, at the lowest price, and with everything i need to make it operate then i'll buy it. i'll also make sure that everybody else is wanting/needing a core. if there's a vendor that doesn't need a core and the price is compairable to everyone elses then i'll buy from him. if they want/need a core, fine, that just means i won't be able to make a couple extra dollars off of something that i'm probably never gonna use again, but my truck will still run like a crackhead.

 

[QtrHorse]

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I disagree. If I buy a part it's my part to do whatever I want to do with it. If I decide to resell it I can market it any way I choose. My only obligation is to be honest and up front about what it is going to cost the purchaser.

The purchaser has the same options. It's his money, he can spend it at the place of his choice. If you pay too much it's your fault.

I sometimes buy something and then later find it for less. That pisses me off too. I call the cheaper place and complain because they are selling their stuff too cheap.

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If your talking about one vendor buying from another vendor to resell the product, sometimes there is a set selling price that the seller has to advertise at. He may not mark it up or down. Now, he may quote you a different price over the phone or in person if he would like.

444;

I am about 99.99% sure you only reply to posts to dissagree w/ them. I don't care to or have the time to prove wrong or right by researching all your past posts but this has been the trend here in the past 3 months that I have noticed. There is nothing wrong w/ that but why? I bet if you gamble, you are the person who bets against the roller on the craps table. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[444-4D]

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If your talking about one vendor buying from another vendor to resell the product, sometimes there is a set selling price that the seller has to advertise at. He may not mark it up or down. Now, he may quote you a different price over the phone or in person if he would like.

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I am about 99.99% sure you only reply to posts to dissagree w/ them.

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Are you agreeing or disagreeing with me?

 

[QtrHorse]

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If your talking about one vendor buying from another vendor to resell the product, sometimes there is a set selling price that the seller has to advertise at. He may not mark it up or down. Now, he may quote you a different price over the phone or in person if he would like.

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I am about 99.99% sure you only reply to posts to dissagree w/ them.

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Are you agreeing or disagreeing with me?

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No, did I make it sound like I was? Or was that a little play on words?

 

[444-4D]

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No, did I make it sound like I was?

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I couldn't tell which it was, that's why I asked.

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Or was that a little play on words?

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No play on words, just a simple question. I was wondering if you agreed with CSIPSD and thought it was a ripoff or if you agreed with me and didn't think it was.