Price Increases

And as I mentioned, so does the impact of f/x to the extent that components are imported and the US dollar weakens as compared to the export country's currency. The f/x rates between the US dollar and the Canadian dollar is just one example.

Also ... I recall reading that production costs in traditionally low cost countries such as China are going up, particularly labor. That is a very good trend if it reflects a real increase in the standard of living in the other countries. Call me provincial, but I happen to believe in the dignity of hard work and a fair return on labor.

I also recall reading somewhere that because production costs in China have increased, Paradigm "re-sourced" back to Canada cabinet manufacture. Previously, that process was outsourced to China.

Happy Holidays,

Bruce

Yeah - i was wondering why the LSA's were being sold so cheaply. They're quite good, so getting one now is a bargain.

Call me provincial, but I happen to believe in the dignity of hard work and a fair return on labor.

No problem with hard work but market SHOULD determine a FAIR wage for your given skill set and talent. As always, government intervenes with politicians buying permanent voting blocks ...

Yeah - i was wondering why the LSA's were being sold so cheaply. They're quite good, so getting one now is a bargain.

ONLY a speculation on my part. I also contemplate getting one for my office.

Japanese gear prices should be falling as the Yen is being burned.

Used gear indeed! No doubt that most manufactures 'stick it' to us customers. Simply stated, they are covering the year's revenue loss.