Ericsson amuse front bumper for e60
12-19-2011, 05:57 PM
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But until you actually BUY this bumper and install it on your car, you should maybe take it easy, no?
12-19-2011, 06:01 PM
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OP, I am fairly certain everyone likes the design of the bumper. And if you're only going to produce 5 pieces, I'm sure you'll find enough buyers even at the current price point. But for people to really embrace this bumper, it needs to be better quality - and that's what everyone has their panties in a bunch about, more than money. I paid this kind of money for my Alpina - price is not what scares me.
Either way, we should all commend you on bringing out something original for a change! All these M5techs and M-techs are so regular, it doesn't seem special at all anymore. This is a great design! And if someday it becomes a solid-enough construction, that it's actually a structural improvement over the original - not just a paper-thin veil with a pretty pattern - I'll buy one and be very happy with it.
Either way, we should all commend you on bringing out something original for a change! All these M5techs and M-techs are so regular, it doesn't seem special at all anymore. This is a great design! And if someday it becomes a solid-enough construction, that it's actually a structural improvement over the original - not just a paper-thin veil with a pretty pattern - I'll buy one and be very happy with it.
12-19-2011, 08:12 PM
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just wanted to drop this on ya: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_and_demand
the market seems to be fearful of the current price-point....causing demand to soften....adjusting price downward may stimulate a greater amount of sales/interest. either way it goes, im sure you thought all that out and have a grander plan beyond our forum so.....good luck with sales homie!
just wanted to drop this on ya: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supply_and_demand
the market seems to be fearful of the current price-point....causing demand to soften....adjusting price downward may stimulate a greater amount of sales/interest. either way it goes, im sure you thought all that out and have a grander plan beyond our forum so.....good luck with sales homie!
12-20-2011, 08:51 AM
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Sounds like he's doing fine though, so not sure what economics lesson there is to be learned. There's a mystery price at which people are willing to buy.. apparently $500 has been thrown out a few times now. The price is currently at $800. How many people on here actually showing "interest" would actually buy the bumper is unknown. A few people on the forum have also indicated that the $1k or $800 price was acceptable.
According to Sheldor the guy has sold out of his initial 5 bumpers, so it doesn't seem it's stopped people from buying them despite the naysayers. I of course don't know what they sold for but.. 5 bumpers @ $1000 is a shit ton better deal for him than 10 bumpers at $500 and probably still better/more profitable than 15 of them @ $500. The economics seem to support the higher price right now, but the reality is it doesn't matter much to me. Just arguing with the pricing doesn't seem to make sense, especially if he's successfully selling them. I think the bumper looks nice but I am not in the market for it right now so it doesn't much matter to me. This thread has both amused and bemused me, so I've enjoyed it as a result.
According to Sheldor the guy has sold out of his initial 5 bumpers, so it doesn't seem it's stopped people from buying them despite the naysayers. I of course don't know what they sold for but.. 5 bumpers @ $1000 is a shit ton better deal for him than 10 bumpers at $500 and probably still better/more profitable than 15 of them @ $500. The economics seem to support the higher price right now, but the reality is it doesn't matter much to me. Just arguing with the pricing doesn't seem to make sense, especially if he's successfully selling them. I think the bumper looks nice but I am not in the market for it right now so it doesn't much matter to me. This thread has both amused and bemused me, so I've enjoyed it as a result.
12-20-2011, 09:05 AM
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He sold 5 already and none of those 5 have photos? Seems odd, but if I was selling a new style bumper I'd have photos of the finished product.
12-20-2011, 09:12 AM
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all of the issues with the price stemmed from the materials used in the production process. for a fiberglass option....the price should be lower than $800-$1000....that seems plain and simple to understand. if it were fiberglass and $500 i would order one f#ck it why not, ill give it a shot and if it doesnt hold up quality wise, im not into it for too much so its ok.
but at $1,000 i become much more selective/demanding....especially when the OEM option is only $600 ish from tisher.
much of successful marketing is finding the right mixture of product benefits and correct pricing....i was just offering my opinion as most of us are prone to do on here lol
either way it goes, lets get more info on the production process, materials used and most importantly more pics....i want to do something different with my M5...so i am chomping at the bit to learn more. otherwise all of this is just conjecture until more images and details start flowing
but at $1,000 i become much more selective/demanding....especially when the OEM option is only $600 ish from tisher.
much of successful marketing is finding the right mixture of product benefits and correct pricing....i was just offering my opinion as most of us are prone to do on here lol
either way it goes, lets get more info on the production process, materials used and most importantly more pics....i want to do something different with my M5...so i am chomping at the bit to learn more. otherwise all of this is just conjecture until more images and details start flowing
Sounds like he's doing fine though, so not sure what economics lesson there is to be learned. There's a mystery price at which people are willing to buy.. apparently $500 has been thrown out a few times now. The price is currently at $800. How many people on here actually showing "interest" would actually buy the bumper is unknown. A few people on the forum have also indicated that the $1k or $800 price was acceptable.
According to Sheldor the guy has sold out of his initial 5 bumpers, so it doesn't seem it's stopped people from buying them despite the naysayers. I of course don't know what they sold for but.. 5 bumpers @ $1000 is a shit ton better deal for him than 10 bumpers at $500 and probably still better/more profitable than 15 of them @ $500. The economics seem to support the higher price right now, but the reality is it doesn't matter much to me. Just arguing with the pricing doesn't seem to make sense, especially if he's successfully selling them. I think the bumper looks nice but I am not in the market for it right now so it doesn't much matter to me. This thread has both amused and bemused me, so I've enjoyed it as a result.
According to Sheldor the guy has sold out of his initial 5 bumpers, so it doesn't seem it's stopped people from buying them despite the naysayers. I of course don't know what they sold for but.. 5 bumpers @ $1000 is a shit ton better deal for him than 10 bumpers at $500 and probably still better/more profitable than 15 of them @ $500. The economics seem to support the higher price right now, but the reality is it doesn't matter much to me. Just arguing with the pricing doesn't seem to make sense, especially if he's successfully selling them. I think the bumper looks nice but I am not in the market for it right now so it doesn't much matter to me. This thread has both amused and bemused me, so I've enjoyed it as a result.
12-20-2011, 11:32 AM
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Its about fitment really, if the price was justified by fitment people wouldn't really care. Hell last Feb I was ready to order the CSR automotive bumper regardless of price.
However after doing research through a fellow forum member, ive found that it didn't sit right at all and required fixing to make do that's a few more hundred bucks the bodyshop would charge me for labor. I opted for the M5 front instead. Also not sure if everyone here already knows this but most kits that come from japan although this is a replica is made of either fiberglass or F.R.P. = fiber reinforced plastic for racing applications, in order to save weight. Anyway i would love to get this bumper cuz Im one of those tuners that would pay for something like this.
But, i would prolly end up spending $1,700 for the bumper, paint and install.
However after doing research through a fellow forum member, ive found that it didn't sit right at all and required fixing to make do that's a few more hundred bucks the bodyshop would charge me for labor. I opted for the M5 front instead. Also not sure if everyone here already knows this but most kits that come from japan although this is a replica is made of either fiberglass or F.R.P. = fiber reinforced plastic for racing applications, in order to save weight. Anyway i would love to get this bumper cuz Im one of those tuners that would pay for something like this.
But, i would prolly end up spending $1,700 for the bumper, paint and install.