TITs Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Just had reason to look at the 2007 price increase on Trophies They must be havin a laugh On on little 11" cup its gone from £12 up to £24 ??????? Is that right have they all gone down this "China steel price road" Help me out here folks any of you guys have any suppliers who have not ramped up the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busy bee Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Which trophy supplier are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I noticed a similar price increase in the TDS (trophy distributors) catalogue too TITS. I have no idea whether it is related to the Chinese market though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Onest Andy Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Rushes off to check the prices in his new catalogues.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITs Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Yes TDS it was, Annie has sat and piled threw the others tonight and we may post results later, On first Glance it looks like Glenway have the smallest increase this year. CHECK out your TDS price increases !!!!!!! I spoke to them today and they told me it was prices increases from china, on one cup it Doubled in price. Im not Bitchin ( Lee) Im just pointing out the facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 We noticed this because we have a customer who buys about 40 of these of us every year,,, Bet he won't buy em this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITs Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hate to say it but I think we are going to have to jump Ship and start buying from other suppliers, I cant and wont tell our customers we are going to double our prices in our First year..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I have called TDS and are awaiting a call back from there MD. There first response was to blame the chinese steel prices. I told them I don't except that as other suppliers of metals haven't doubled ???? I also made them aware of the forum and the awareness of our members. I'll let you know what he says when and if he replys, but I do expect him to call back as they are an excellent company to deal with. uk900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITs Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 VIVA le forum.......... Thats ma boy, Churchill would have been proud of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Arthur (MD) has promptly called me back. And given me the answers... First of all in 2004 when they were buying these cups in for the new catalogue the price of Copper worldwide was $1208 per ton and the price of the cups came out at £13.95 each, which I know were the cheapest in the Uk for the same cup by far in a lot of cases. However the price of Copper this time round has jumped to $3490 per Ton worldwide. hence the £28 price tag. He points out that there is nothing he can do about it as they are still by far the cheapest cups of this quality on the market. and that everyone has to pass on the price rise. I might also like to say that I have spoken to 4 members of TDS's staff this morning, and all of them have been extremely polite and proffessional as they always are. In my opinion they are by far the best trophy wholesaler I have ever used and have never let me down. So for that reason I would check out other suppliers prices before anyone decides to jump ship..........you'll have your eyes opened. regards uk900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Whilst this does not refer to the price of cups, I can vouch for the massive increase in steel prices. So if you want a NEW finisher, start talking to me now!!! April price rise is now unavoidable I'm afraid Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 How about posting an image of the trophy cup, including its height, circumference & retail price, then we can all look through our catalogues for a comparision cup and see what the differences are. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lee Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 An Interesting reply Uk, nice to see some genuine answers to the questions raised. Busy Bee, whilst I agree with your reply in some aspects as an on-line publication we have to be very wary of the defamation laws. So I have removed your reply. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 These cups are Nickel Plated and of a good quality. They start from 8 1/4 inch and the price is £24.50 The next size up is 9 1/2 inch and priced at £28 Note: The plinth band is not included in the price. I haven't got a catalogue with me to give any more details, back at work tomorrow if any more info is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 This is the Rutland from Glenways very similar in design, 2006 Retail price 8" £39.95 Plinth Band £9.95 (total £49.90) 2006 Retail price 10" 59.95 Plinth Band £10.95 (total £70.90) 2007 Retail price 8" £59.95 Plinth Band £10.95 (total £70.85 + £20.95) 2007 Retail price 10" £99.95 Plinth Band £14.95 (total £114.90 + £44.00) Well worth having a look through your catalogues to make sure your up to speed on your prices! Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Are these Nickel plated Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Nope, Silver plate but I didn't think of that! just looked to see what looked the same! But the price difference between last & this year obviously extends through out the entire industry. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITs Posted February 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Theres nothing we can do about the price of steel /copper/brass etc ...........but as have looked at the increases from others, most have gone up about 10-15% but maybe they too will have further increases later in the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Interesting graph below on brass prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Were was this graph sourced Terry !! As it shows a sharp drop in 2007. If this is correct, will it be a case of the price never goes back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 It was sourced from Silca.it. Go on click the icon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITs Posted March 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 had reason to order a cup from TD today.2006 price £25 ....2007 price £42 and the engravable collar whent from £9 to £22 Im still really trying to get my head around these massive price increases Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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