That was one of my points. They are mass pro ducted assembly line guitars that are priced at prices of my buddy's custom shop about 8 years ago and inflation can't account for the prices now in that short amount of time. They are just over priced.
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Fender Bass prices???
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That was one of my points. They are mass pro ducted assembly line guitars that are priced at prices of my buddy's custom shop about 8 years ago and inflation can't account for the prices now in that short amount of time. They are just over priced.
You know just because you are butthurt and don't like me does not justify calling someone you don't even know a crook. Maybe you were hoping to make me mad with that comment on my buddy but all you have done is show that you don't have any class.
Next time just attack me not someone who's not even here to defend themselves.
Some of the comments here are way out of line. All I did was ask a question. I had no idea this thread has been done before it should not matter. A simple link to one such thread already done could and probably should have been the only post here. I don't always know what's posted her I read a fraction of the posts after all I do have some practice to attend to. Some of you have a lot of spare time.
The accounting questions I asked you are found in their IRS Form S1 statement filings. Found here are the latest from 2012, but FMIC will mail you the most recent ones:
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The wages are public record also:
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When you find yourself in a BS hole, stop digging.
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If you don't like the thread just move on to another. Sorry I expect to deal with adults and give everyone the benefit of the doubt. As much as some of you try no one is going to make me "mad" here.
I can participate in any thread I choose, as can anyone else. And, you are dealing with adults. That's why this thread isn't going as you planned.
Well, you ARE misinformed.
But, I've noticed people on here treat bass manufacturers like gods that can do no wrong. If you criticize any of them, even for fair reasons, people will attack you. It's most likely because people who own a certain brand find any attack on the builder to be an indirect attack on them and their life choices. Everyone will come at you and say "PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINIONS *******." Of course, ironically they are excluding you from being able to have an opinion.
People fail to realize these companies are not their friends. They are so willing to give the rich their money, but then when those who have less are selling used basses, they get low-balled. There was a psychological study that showed people would rather give to those above than those below, because they think they are destined to be at that higher position one day. Hint: that's not how it works.
Even now I have people trying to low ball on things that are already way too cheap. I'll show them my actual cost and they still demand 20% lower. Yet if they wanted a new bass they would go buy it from a big box store for twice as much without thinking about offering less. Despite what Mitt Romney thinks, corporations are not people and they are not your friends.
There is no hole here. Are you aware of the closing stores and mall all around the country? Fenders prices are un sustainable. I am sure you are also aware of their Profit margins.
Fat Steve
The poodle bites, the poodle chews it.
People will attack me? Big woop let em attack. It's really no skin off my teeth.
OK.
Explain the relation between the closure of "stores" (define that as well; what kind of stores?). Also, explain why a mall (which holds many stores of various types) has any bearing on Fender as a company.
Then, explain why Fender's prices are "un sustainable" <sic> in light of positive cash flow and continuing positive profitablility.
I can't wait to hear this.
To put things in perspective, a lot of people get offended when I tell them I'm gluten-free. "What...how could you not eat wheat? Just eat a sandwich come on it's no big deal." People don't like seeing others do things differently, because it makes them feel insecure.
Just because a politicians name is mentioned to make a point does not mean the thread had turned political.
To be fair, at this point a closed thread will only help the OP. He's in pretty deep right now it's just getting worse.
Fat Steve
The poodle bites, the poodle chews it.
"...Despite what Mitt Romney thinks, corporations are not people and they are not your friends."
Citizen United isn't political anymore?
Citizen United isn't political anymore?
I think you are getting ahead of yourself here. I said they were "un sustainable". That means the current sustained cash-flow will come to an end not now but in the future at some time.
Pay attention to the words used and make sure you have a clear understanding of them.
People don't like the thread I guess. Probably about time some will look for anything they can use to get it closed. And closing it is fine with me. I asked a simple question but everyone wants t argue the details. I don't care for arguments. I've said all I wanted to say here.
