Re: [Harp-L] Meteor Amps info

["10hole" <10hole@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

And what you seem to be missing here Gino is my reasoning for raising my prices. My costs have increased across
the board and my prices haven't changed. At this point I'm at about a 20% profit margin. Do you know of any businesses 
that can survive at 20% ???  Let's factor in that my overhead outside of my actual build cost is paid out of that 20%. I've 
raised my prices twice since 2002, this is my third time. I've always been of the attitude to keep the money in the players
pocket as I myself am a gigging musician and there's no money in playing local bar gigs. I get that. I build amps as my 
full time job and have considered taking a "real" job on various occasions. Let me do things the "American way". Get a 
job and make squat like I do now except do it for someone else and be miserable. But wait, I could then get health insurance and an actual tax REFUND instead of paying every year.

I use American made parts. Most of which are made locally and custom for my products. My build cost's I guarantee you 
are higher than other builders. I can't get a Bassman chassis on line or grab an "off the shelf" transformer. I don't use $35 
Jensen re-issue speakers or online cabs. Dude, I make about $3.50 an hour. Wanna trade jobs ???????

Sorry if the "American Way" dosen't fit in with you. I'm just trying to feed my family.

Scott
  Seems like the American way,,,as people continue to loose jobs and
  houses, raise the prices ! great idea. I'll just pull the money out
  of my...... Keep raising prices, Americans buy cheaper foreign products
  = more lost business and jobs. And then more people wont qualify
  for mortgages, and then , all the property will be owned by, more
  foreigners, people born and raised here will get driven into the
  dirt. Maybe I should raise the price of my CD,,,,$50 starting in
  July. Hurry and buy them today while they're cheap ! No complaining
  when the poor, poverty stricken Saudis get $5 a gallon for gas !
  Seems like, if everyone boycotted this product, he would either
  A)have to lower the price or B) file for bankruptcy.
  Sorry, guess they struck a nerve.

   
             Gino
    "LICENSE TO SMOKE" 
  http://www.ginoharmonica.com





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  From: 10hole <10hole@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  To: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>; harptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Sent: Wed, June 2, 2010 9:42:47 AM
  Subject: [Harp-L] Meteor Amps info

  Hello all. I'm writing to note a couple changes coming in the Meteor line. Currently there are 3 models available, the Original
  50 watt Meteor, the Mini-Meat and the Mini-15. The prices are $1950 for the 50 watt Meteor and $1450 for either of the
  mini's. As of July 1st the price on the Mini-15 will be going up to $1650 and the Mini-Meat will be discontinued. The Mini-Meat
  with the one 10" and two 8" speakers is a great amp and has a great sound that's all it's own but I find myself talking people out
  of the Mini and into the Mini-15 these days. At 30 watts with a single 15" speaker the Mini-15 is an absolutey amazing amp with
  huge fat tone and an amazing stage volume. The Big 50 watt Meteor is still the big dog and I've been told it out performs what's out
  there. The big boy has absolutely amazing power and tone. For now it will remain at the same price as long as I can afford to keep it
  there. If you have specific questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me an email at meteoramps@xxxxxxxxxxx .

  Thanks,
  Scott "Scooter" Berberian
  Meteor amplifiers