Wow! That's a &$%& huge price increase. Is it because of materials, or demand?
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07-30-2008, 08:38 AM #1
In through the out door..
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Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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07-30-2008, 08:39 AM #2
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I was guessing shipping costs from Asia?
Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
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07-30-2008, 10:25 AM #3
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Probably the value of the dollar against other currencies plus in some cases the cost of carbon.
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07-30-2008, 11:48 AM #4
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All of the above!
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07-30-2008, 01:17 PM #5
Insert wit and charm...
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Oh goodie! Is that excuse enough to buy TWO more??
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07-30-2008, 01:27 PM #6
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Drat! That means tires, rims, everything.
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07-30-2008, 03:46 PM #7
Wanna race?
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Geoff says the same thing -
Lowest price point for hybrid went from $289 up to $339. All the more reason to buy that new Gary Fisher Hi Fi 29er Pro NOW!
I rode it at the Trek demo a few weeks ago and realized I just had to have it.
TrekJeni
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07-31-2008, 08:07 PM #8
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Oh, two! this sounds sooo tempting... Originally Posted by amy
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07-31-2008, 09:36 PM #9
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credit card needs exercise???
maybe so.
I keep one card as a back up in case of emergency. It's never used. stays in my safe deposit box. It's been flat lined since the day I got the card. just the other day, I got a letter from Chase bank. "due to inactivity of the card... WE ARE CANCELLING YOUR ACCOUNT!" Suprise that Sure, I'm a bad girl for not using the card 
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a LBS who carries the Look has a 12 month interest free credit for buying anything over $$. Financially, this makes sense since I do have the money and I can earn about 5%/year. Instead of spending it now I can earn the 5% then pay off the bike on 1 day before the end of 12 month.This way, it will be interest free loan.
Same thing with car dealers. It piqued my interest. interest free for xx month, and $3,000 less on sticker... Again borrow interest free and let my money make interest income then when the note starts bearing interest, pay it off.
Still, I really can't justify spending money on Look 595?? Or buying another car. I have a car and just had it serviced. It still runs like a charm at 200,200 some odd miles. I think I can squeeze another 75,000 miles out of it. Then its to the scrap metal yard to be recycled.
I need to get back on my bike....
Smilingcat
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