Cannot believe the price increase

[Amoto65]

I know my Comp Carbon has gone up from £5499 to £5750 in the shops now, not sure how that equates in $$$$.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Still, that sounds like a misprint?

Not. I saw it on the price tags in person.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I know my Comp Carbon has gone up from £5499 to £5750 in the shops now, not sure how that equates in $$$$.

7650 to 8000 U.S. dollar.

 

[Alaskan]

7650 to 8000 U.S. dollar.

Stefan here is the whole specialized ebike line-up with prices from my favorite Riese & Muller dealer. They are down in LA

Specialized Electric Bikes

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[Stefan Mikes]

Stefan here is the whole specialized ebike line-up with prices from my favorite Riese & Muller dealer. They are down in LA

Specialized Electric Bikes

Specialized Electric Bikes: the top of the heap when it comes to American engineering. We've got a full range of Specialized models. Shop today!

flyridesusa.com

Interesting, Richard. I have compared the German and the American price of Creo SL Expert: 9,000 bucks at your dealer and, say, 10,155 dollar in Germany. It is by 12.8% more expensive in Germany, and that cannot be explained by VAT, which is (I think) 25% at our western neighbour.

Yet, there is another matter. You need to pay sales tax in the U.S. (how much is it in WA?) Europeans just pay the retail price.

 

[Alaskan]

Interesting, Richard. I have compared the German and the American price of Creo SL Expert: 9,000 bucks at your dealer and, say, 10,155 dollar in Germany. It is by 12.8% more expensive in Germany, and that cannot be explained by VAT, which is (I think) 25% at our western neighbour.

Yet, there is another matter. You need to pay sales tax in the U.S. (how much is it in WA?) Europeans just pay the retail price.

In Washington there is no income tax but there are high property taxes based on the value of your house and a 8.5% sales tax.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Meaning, e-bikes are still cheaper where you live compared to Europe (Polish price is a tad higher than the German one).

Honestly, I'm glad I don't seem to be able to buy a Vado SL this year...

 

[Stefan Mikes]

One more thought.
In May 2020, I was interested in purchasing a Levo Comp. I can remember the price very well: PLN27000. Now, Levo Comp is PLN32700. 21% price increase!

 

[Art Deco]

Stefan here is the whole specialized ebike line-up with prices from my favorite Riese & Muller dealer. They are down in LA

Specialized Electric Bikes

Specialized Electric Bikes: the top of the heap when it comes to American engineering. We've got a full range of Specialized models. Shop today!

flyridesusa.com

FWIW the MSRP shown on my Como3 is unchanged. But finding one is a different story.

 

[TS25]

Interesting, Richard. I have compared the German and the American price of Creo SL Expert: 9,000 bucks at your dealer and, say, 10,155 dollar in Germany. It is by 12.8% more expensive in Germany, and that cannot be explained by VAT, which is (I think) 25% at our western neighbour.

Yet, there is another matter. You need to pay sales tax in the U.S. (how much is it in WA?) Europeans just pay the retail price.

In Washington there is no income tax but there are high property taxes based on the value of your house and a 8.5% sales tax.

VAT in Germany on bikes is 19%.
So is it 9.000 + 8,5% sales tax = 9.765 compared to 10.155 in USD?
And 10.155 / 1,19 = 8.534 vs 9.000 before tax?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

@TS25: It is better to find a 2019 and 2021 price on exactly the same model, don't you think?

 

[TS25]

@TS25: It is better to find a 2019 and 2021 price on exactly the same model, don't you think?

Kannitverstan.
I just took your numbers in #95, didn't look myself. My garages are full.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Anyway, VAT does not explain the regional price difference. Oder?

 

[TS25]

Anyway, VAT does not explain the regional price difference. Oder?

Different tariff rates play a role.
And the US tariff rates seem to have been shuffled over and over again - some Casino owner obviously liked playing dice.
Game over - rien de va plus.

 

[Art Deco]

We know it's not just Specialized. It's not just ebikes either.

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

From Bloomberg so may be paywalled. Corporate purchasing agents and freight hauling firms agree.

 

[john peck]

We know it's not just Specialized. It's not just ebikes either.

Bloomberg - Are you a robot?

From Bloomberg so may be paywalled. Corporate purchasing agents and freight hauling firms agree.

I Think they call it inflation; few things ever get cheaper. With higher wages,( & free money), it´s
bound to surge. Everyone who was going broke in the panicdementia is out to make up losses
by gouging. Blame the media! Nothing fuels it more than trying times. I can´t stand to watch more
than a minute of news, but I´m addicted to checking 3 or 4 times a day. Itś a masochistic affliction.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I wonder what's happened to all that hoarded toilet paper and food.

 

[john peck]

I wonder what's happened to all that hoarded toilet paper and food.

Not really sure about the urgent need of toilet paper, but I won´t be outa peanut butter for a spell.

 

[Art Deco]

Not really sure about the urgent need of toilet paper, but I won´t be outa peanut butter for a spell.

Yep. I bought enough canned food that I may have to check ex dates before I use it up. Never had to do that before...

 

[Gordon71]

Yep. I bought enough canned food that I may have to check ex dates before I use it up. Never had to do that before...

Don't have to now either. They've opened can food that was a 100 years old and still safe to eat.