Inflation, or supply and demand?

[fishinwrench]

1 hour ago, Mitch f said:

This is a dumb question of course but I know nothing about outboard motors. Does Mercury or Yamaha even make 2 strokes anymore?

Nope.  And parts for the ones they did make for years, are becoming scarcer, and more rediculously expensive, every day.   It's obvious that they just want them to die and go away forever.   

A new age is upon us.   

A truly good/reliable 4-stroke outboard COULD be produced.....but it would be a HEAVY SOB and nobody would buy it because of its weight/power ratio.

 

[Mitch f]

1 minute ago, fishinwrench said:

Nope.  And parts for the ones they did make for years, are becoming scarcer, and more rediculously expensive, every day.   It's obvious that they just want them to die and go away forever.   

A new age is upon us.   

 

Everything creates an opportunity 🤩

prepare for a text message 

[moguy1973]

On 9/17/2021 at 2:01 PM, snagged in outlet 3 said:

Every commodity on the planet has doubled or more since November.  The only companies not hurt by the chip shortage were the Japanese.  

CRU steel price index:

8/12/20 $437.00/ton

9/15/21 $1,930.00/ton

Check out lumber prices.  Heck just go to the grocery store.

Lumber has actually come down quite a bit from where it was. We are having an addition and other things done to our our within the next few weeks and are thankful lumber is a less than it was earlier this year.

[Gavin]

Sold a used car today. Listed it at 10am  and it sold above asking price before noon. Had 3 way bidding  in my drive. Probably left some cash on the table. Shoulda said the auction starts a 4, come back with cash then.

[snagged in outlet 3]

I went to an estate sale.   Had  to get a line number to get in.   Got a Tupperware tub for $2.  Old chrome craftsman socket set for $5.   I needed the 3/8 ratchet since I left one on the bumper and drove off.   Fine bristle broom for $2.