[Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

[Andrew Moore]

Eric - Thanks as always for the advanced notice; I'm sure I'm not the only
one who appreciates the alert.

I hope we all will reciprocate by honoring your request to NOT ask for
further details.

--Andrew, NV1B


On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 12:03 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
eric at elecraft.com> wrote:

> Advance notice for list readers and our loyal Elecraft customers:
>
> We will be increasing prices slightly on the K3 and several other
> products during September. If you have been undecided on when to order,
> this is your chance.
>
> Orders received before the price increase will be honored at the current
> web price as of the order date.
>
> Please don't email or call the factory requesting more details right
> now. Our sales staff does not have any info on this as we are still
> evaluating what will change. Watch the web order form for the final
> changes during Sept.
>
> We are seeing broad increases in component, assembly and labor costs as
> competition and activity increases in the Electronics industry. Our
> suppliers who held their prices constant during the recent recession
> have reached their limit and are increasing pricing to their customers.
> We've pushed back and absorbed many of these increases this year, and
> have reduced company expenses elsewhere whenever possible, but we
> finally must adjust prices a small amount to stay financially strong.
>
> We really appreciate your support and we will keep these increases
> reasonable. Our goal since 1998 is to be here for the long run by
> managing our finances conservatively, and by bringing you fun to use
> high value, and innovative, products. So far its working, thanks to all
> of you!
>
> 73, Eric WA6HHQ
> www.elecraft.com
>
>
>
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