Festool 2017 Price Increase (US)

[vkumar]

Thank you [member=48572]Shane Holland[/member] for the prompt response.

 

[LostInTheWood]

Ok.  So I've done my reasearch (including this thread) and, in short, the price increase for the HKC and PDC seems mainly about the new batteries and chargers coming into play.

So I have to ask.  Does it really matter if I order HKC Airstream (same for PDC) now as compared to after April 3rd?  From what I gather there should be no increase in price since the basic kits are not increasing in price or will the new Airstream kits increase soon after?

 

[Shane Holland]

[member=10290]LostInTheWood[/member], there will be no price changes for any AirStream products on 4/3. If you order from us now, we will not bill your credit card until it ships (Paypal is instantly transferred). All AirStream products will ship on 4/3, the official release date.

Edit: And, correct, the BASIC versions of the cordless are not changing in price at all.

If you have other questions, feel free to email me at shane@toolnut.com.

Shane

 

[Shane Holland]

A friendly reminder to beat the price increase! Get fast free shipping, plus we collect no sales tax outside of NY/VA.

Everyone likes to get the best deal. Remember that blades, tenons, sandpaper and other consumables generally don't expire. Stock up now while the prices are the lowest of the year.
http://www.festoolproducts.com/festool-price-increase-2017.html

 

[leakyroof]

A friendly reminder to beat the price increase! Get fast free shipping, plus we collect no sales tax outside of NY/VA.

Everyone likes to get the best deal. Remember that blades, tenons, sandpaper and other consumables generally don't expire. Stock up now while the prices are the lowest of the year.
http://www.festoolproducts.com/festool-price-increase-2017.html

  Love the Green 'DoomsDay' clock..... [poke]

 

[Shane Holland]

Only 4 days remaining to buy at current prices.  [wink]
http://www.festoolproducts.com/festool-price-increase-2017.html

 

[leakyroof]

Only 4 days remaining to buy at current prices.  [wink]
http://www.festoolproducts.com/festool-price-increase-2017.html

  You..made...yours RED.....  [jawdrop]
Is this a Star Trek Red Alert thing...... [poke] [poke] [poke]    [thumbs up]

 

[dusteater]

I am aware of price increases, but I have to say for us you where looking at the TSC55 it really makes us take a look at where to put our money when we buy. I for one am only just a retired person wanting to buy the best saw to fit my purpose. Now I already adjusted to the fact it was a certain amount now I would have to add another 60.00 to that. Does festool not become aware at some point Mafell and other companies are staring to look pretty good price wise. May be their dedicated following does not affect that.

 

[Shane Holland]

Today (Sunday, 4/2) is your last chance to order and beat the price increase. Lock in current prices, even if an item is out-of-stock, at current (2016) prices.

Beat the Festool Price Increase! Order Now!



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[Shane Holland]

Last reminder.  [wink]

 

[Bob D.]

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[McNally Family]

[member=60461]Bob D.[/member]

Well, the important thing to remember is that all orders placed before the deadline are locked in at the previous price.  I can't imagine what the demand must be on each individual store with everyone rushing to place orders before the deadline.  I would think only those with an unrealistic level of inventory could guarantee availability given those circumstances.

With the exception of the Pro5 Sander, i have never seen any backorder exceed a reasonable amount of time.

While I don't like the annual price increases myself, I must admit it does motivate me somewhat to get my shopping done.  In fact, a few items that did not go up in price, were placed on the "wait to purchase" list.  Everything I did buy was scheduled for an increase.  The fact I don't have my hands on any of it yet, means nothing to me.  Just what I paid is the only thing that matters (to me).

 

[kevinculle]

It's a weird sort of promotion...like pretending these tools are on sale because we're gonna raise all the Festool prices soon.  In a way it's kind of a reverse sale - buy soon at the same price these cost for the last 12 months or if you dally we'll lighten your wallet even more!

 

[Chance Beasley]

Just a random statement...I know nobody, including me, likes price increases. But, as a business owner, I increase my prices every year. I'm sure there are plenty of business owners on these threads doing the same and if you are not a business owner, your employer is likely doing increasing their prices too. We have to in order to keep up with the market, material increases, inflation, etc.

The only difference for me, is that I don't do a marketing campaign announcing my price increases. I'm just surprised how a lot of people get upset about an annual price increase. I guarantee majority of the products people buy, are more expensive this year than last.

 

[DrD]

If a business is EU based and doing business in the US, isn't there already substantial increases in gain based upon their current prices?  Just asking. 

For domestic businesses doing domestic business, price increases are easily justified, and are understandable - inflation, etc.  When one gets involved in international commerce, with different currencies, exchange rates, tariffs, price supports, etc. justifiability and understandability becomes less obvious, at least to me.  Just saying.

For me, expendables for my Festools will probably be the only "Green" I'll be purchasing going forward.

 

[Svar]

For domestic businesses doing domestic business, price increases are easily justified, and are understandable - inflation, etc. 

Well, foreign based business deals with exact same problems, i.e. inflation etc.

 

[DrD]

Yes they do - maybe; depends upon exchange rates, current trade deals, tariffs, price supports, and a myriad of other issues.  It's much more involved, as I'm sure you recognize, when one does business across international boundaries.

 

[McNally Family]

Yes they do - maybe; depends upon exchange rates, current trade deals, tariffs, price supports, and a myriad of other issues.  It's much more involved, as I'm sure you recognize, when one does business across international boundaries.

An example of this is the fact Mafell didn't have a price increase at all this year.  They are also based in Germany, so one wonders why Festool felt the need to increase prices while Mafell didn't.

All this is way above my pay grade, but it does make you wonder.

 

[Runhard]

I'm just glad that the price for the plexiglass template keeps going up. I'm actually waiting for it to increase to $500 before I buy it. [poke]

 

[Svar]

I'm just glad that the price for the plexiglass template keeps going up. I'm actually waiting for it to increase to $500 before I buy it. [poke]

How about I buy it now for whatever it is, resell it to you for $500, and your wait is over!  [smile]