Comments on: Is the US next for a price increase? http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/ where there’s smoke there’s fire Thu, 24 May 2012 22:15:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: Arthur Harold Cooper http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15884 Arthur Harold Cooper Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:56:29 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-15884 Please forgive the typos above. My D80 and I, when pushed will deliver superb results. I don't want Nikon to go out of business but I just cannot purchase the D3 or D700 or a D300 and the three pro lenses I need for my business If I had the work, until the job market I'm in, turns around. It's a two edged sword we are all dealing with. My D80 will do for the duration. The grey market is even getting stupid with increases as well. Please forgive the typos above. My D80 and I, when pushed will deliver superb results.
I don’t want Nikon to go out of business but I just cannot purchase the D3 or D700 or a D300 and the three pro lenses I need for my business If I had the work, until the job market I’m in, turns around. It’s a two edged sword we are all dealing with. My D80 will do for the duration. The grey market is even getting stupid with increases as well.

]]> By: Arthur Harold Cooper http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-15883 Arthur Harold Cooper Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:41:13 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-15883 This price increase is going to push my purchases to the right a bit but not a real showstopper. The loss of incomes/jobs for a lot of people is a major showstopper and that alone is enough cause the loss of Nikon sales in 1st qtr report. I love my Nikons (I have an F5 & D80) and understand they need to stay in business but there is a bigger dynamic that is going to overtake the "Increase" and render it meaningless. As in 20 percent of 0 = 0. i spent over $2000 on nikon equipment in this past 4th qtr. I will spend zero dollars on equipment this first qtr. I need a D3 but I cannot justify the expense of a D300 or even a filter do to a job loss. So where does that leave Nikon? Does the increase help them? It sure doesn't affect me anymore. I think the increase is a boondoggle and a major financial setback is looming for Nikon. I would, if I were Nikon, lower my prices to stimulate sales and make up for it in volume of units sold. I see the charts above, I know the sensor cost is horrific but the profit margin must be maintained by at least an SRP of 3 to 4 times the product cost. Maybe they cannot go anywhere put up. My purchases cannot follow them. I wish I could. Best of luck to all. This price increase is going to push my purchases to the right a bit but not a real showstopper. The loss of incomes/jobs for a lot of people is a major showstopper and that alone is enough cause the loss of Nikon sales in 1st qtr report.

I love my Nikons (I have an F5 & D80) and understand they need to stay in business but there is a bigger dynamic that is going to overtake the “Increase” and render it meaningless. As in 20 percent of 0 = 0. i spent over $2000 on nikon equipment in this past 4th qtr. I will spend zero dollars on equipment this first qtr. I need a D3 but I cannot justify the expense of a D300 or even a filter do to a job loss. So where does that leave Nikon? Does the increase help them? It sure doesn’t affect me anymore. I think the increase is a boondoggle and a major financial setback is looming for Nikon.

I would, if I were Nikon, lower my prices to stimulate sales and make up for it in volume of units sold. I see the charts above, I know the sensor cost is horrific but the profit margin must be maintained by at least an SRP of 3 to 4 times the product cost. Maybe they cannot go anywhere put up. My purchases cannot follow them. I wish I could. Best of luck to all.

]]> By: Anonymous http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14414 Anonymous Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:00:34 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14414 Dude, that doesn't make sense. But you might check your holy US prices again and swallow your pride. Dude, that doesn’t make sense.

But you might check your holy US prices again and swallow your pride.

]]> By: Joe Boston http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14381 Joe Boston Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:15:09 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14381 D90 is now 899.95 at B&H as of about 12PM PST. D90 is now 899.95 at B&H as of about 12PM PST.

]]> By: scott http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14377 scott Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:45:07 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14377 Nikon prices will increase on Feb 1 in the US. Most products are going up, including some longer lenses ($500 and up)! Nikon prices will increase on Feb 1 in the US. Most products are going up, including some longer lenses ($500 and up)!

]]> By: Warprints http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14349 Warprints Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:11:14 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14349 Maybe we need to set up a Nikon Futures Market - let people put their money where their mouth is in regard to their thoughts on future price trends on Nikon gear. Maybe we need to set up a Nikon Futures Market – let people put their money where their mouth is in regard to their thoughts on future price trends on Nikon gear.

]]> By: ronin http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14348 ronin Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:23:22 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14348 Not sure how Nikon's prices are rising since costs of raw materials and labor worldwide is either remaing steady or collapsing. Yen is holding (for now), so currency conversion can be a factor. On the other hand, as manufacturing is offshore from Japan, to that degree should currency conversion work in Japan's favor. Nikon will soon learn they have no pricing power in today's market. Prices will soon decline, or see sizable rebates, or else see sales volume will tumble. Not sure how Nikon’s prices are rising since costs of raw materials and labor worldwide is either remaing steady or collapsing.

Yen is holding (for now), so currency conversion can be a factor.

On the other hand, as manufacturing is offshore from Japan, to that degree should currency conversion work in Japan’s favor.

Nikon will soon learn they have no pricing power in today’s market. Prices will soon decline, or see sizable rebates, or else see sales volume will tumble.

]]> By: Chris http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14335 Chris Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:04:48 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14335 I'd expect the rest of the EU to follow suit. I doubt the US will see prices increase. After all, Nikon seems to put it's legs in the air every time for the US market, why would they suddenly go celibate now? I’d expect the rest of the EU to follow suit.

I doubt the US will see prices increase. After all, Nikon seems to put it’s legs in the air every time for the US market, why would they suddenly go celibate now?

]]> By: Me http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14304 Me Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:58:02 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14304 I read that cost is going up due to their manufacturing cost going up. That means price increases world wide. It is just a matter of scheduling,etc when each country receives notice of their new pricing structure. Yes ... due to the highly publicized economic problems the US created, that would make you think that prices should drop as spending is suppose to drop ... but if Nikon's costs go up and they can't absorb it and pass it along to the consumer, then that's the way it is. Sucks for all of us ... at least for the short term. I read that cost is going up due to their manufacturing cost going up. That means price increases world wide. It is just a matter of scheduling,etc when each country receives notice of their new pricing structure.

Yes … due to the highly publicized economic problems the US created, that would make you think that prices should drop as spending is suppose to drop … but if Nikon’s costs go up and they can’t absorb it and pass it along to the consumer, then that’s the way it is. Sucks for all of us … at least for the short term.

]]> By: anonymous http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14260 anonymous Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:49:22 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14260 Indonesia has already raised it's Nikon prices by 20% from last October, just when i was saving and preparing for purchasing the D300 on Nov. since the price has gone up, i decided not to upgrade. D80's enough for me. Indonesia has already raised it’s Nikon prices by 20% from last October, just when i was saving and preparing for purchasing the D300 on Nov. since the price has gone up, i decided not to upgrade. D80′s enough for me.

]]> By: David Olsen http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14249 David Olsen Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:04:56 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14249 the D700 has been on offer here in norway at $2276 for some weeks-same price all shops however the prices on all makes is set to rise. www.fotosentralen.no is the main wholesale distributor and they have posted a warning of price increases "Prisjusteringer Godt nytt år! Som alle sikkert har fått med seg har den norske kronen i senere tid tapt seg vesentlig i verdi mot EURO, USD og andre valutaer. Dette betyr at de aller fleste leverandører må korrigere sine priser. Dette vil skje stegvis, etterhvert som varer fra tidligere innkjøp blir solgt og nye må kjøpes inn, til justerte priser. Gjeldende priser på lagerførte varer vil du til enhver tid finne i vår web-shop, mens skaffevarer og midlertidig utsolgte varer kan bli prisjustert etter bestilling." Which roughly translated means that as stock is replaced price increases will come into force.All non stock items ordered can have the price adjusted after the order has been placed this is not just a nikon thing , canon-hassey-leica etc are also being increased the D700 has been on offer here in norway at $2276 for some weeks-same price all shops
however the prices on all makes is set to rise.
http://www.fotosentralen.no is the main wholesale distributor and they have posted a warning of price increases

“Prisjusteringer
Godt nytt år!

Som alle sikkert har fått med seg har den norske kronen i senere tid tapt seg vesentlig i verdi mot EURO, USD og andre valutaer. Dette betyr at de aller fleste leverandører må korrigere sine priser. Dette vil skje stegvis, etterhvert som varer fra tidligere innkjøp blir solgt og nye må kjøpes inn, til justerte priser. Gjeldende priser på lagerførte varer vil du til enhver tid finne i vår web-shop, mens skaffevarer og midlertidig utsolgte varer kan bli prisjustert etter bestilling.”

Which roughly translated means that as stock is replaced price increases will come into force.All non stock items ordered can have the price adjusted after the order has been placed

this is not just a nikon thing , canon-hassey-leica etc are also being increased

]]> By: Zack http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14244 Zack Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:46:35 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14244 Also, the D90 kit has increased in price from $1099 to $1179 on Amazon. Amazon used to sell the kit for $1099 for more than a month. Also, the D90 kit has increased in price from $1099 to $1179 on Amazon. Amazon used to sell the kit for $1099 for more than a month.

]]> By: lox http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14243 lox Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:26:24 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14243 How about Europe? The Euro lost 23% compared to Yen since Sept 08. Are you expecting raising prices here too? How about Europe? The Euro lost 23% compared to Yen since Sept 08. Are you expecting raising prices here too?

]]> By: [NR] admin http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14241 [NR] admin Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:59:09 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14241 you scared me... just add it to your cart and you will see the real price. you scared me… just add it to your cart and you will see the real price.

]]> By: Erik Moore http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14240 Erik Moore Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:54:38 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14240 B&H price is now $2700, and increase of $380! On Friday, Amazon had it for $2319 as well, and it qualified for Amazon Prime. Now it is no longer available from Amazon directly, only through Adorama for $2400. AAAARRGGH! I decided on Friday to buy, it, but to wait until tomorrow to pull the trigger, and now the price has increased everywhere! B&H price is now $2700, and increase of $380! On Friday, Amazon had it for $2319 as well, and it qualified for Amazon Prime. Now it is no longer available from Amazon directly, only through Adorama for $2400. AAAARRGGH! I decided on Friday to buy, it, but to wait until tomorrow to pull the trigger, and now the price has increased everywhere!

]]> By: NikonGod http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14232 NikonGod Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:25:40 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14232 I wonder if Nikon Hong Kong will raise their prices... I wonder if Nikon Hong Kong will raise their prices…

]]> By: Anonymous http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14231 Anonymous Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:38:28 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14231 I know for a fact that there will be a price raise in europe aswell. No info on the date yet. I know for a fact that there will be a price raise in europe aswell. No info on the date yet.

]]> By: Robert Jensen http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14227 Robert Jensen Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:46:30 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14227 I think prices will go up with the possibility that Nikon will then offer a rebate program of some sort as an incentive for people to buy now. I think prices will go up with the possibility that Nikon will then offer a rebate program of some sort as an incentive for people to buy now.

]]> By: Crabby http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14226 Crabby Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:39:28 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14226 I truly appreciate the graphs of the Japanese yen vs. the other currencies. However, I think that looking at the other Western currencies vs. the US dollar would be more instructive, given the importance of the US market to Nikon. I truly appreciate the graphs of the Japanese yen vs. the other currencies. However, I think that looking at the other Western currencies vs. the US dollar would be more instructive, given the importance of the US market to Nikon.

]]> By: Sarté http://nikonrumors.com/2009/01/11/is-the-us-next-for-a-price-increase.aspx/comment-page-1/#comment-14225 Sarté Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:06:32 +0000 http://nikonrumors.com/?p=2516#comment-14225 post some rumors please post some rumors please

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