Price Gouging

Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 1:17 pm

Its been a while since I posted. Lets start a discussion on price gouging...

Starter clutch

If you need someone to drill some holes, buy you an r6 clutch, bolts, and loctite........this is an amazing deal.

Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 3:53 pm

Let the free market decide.....

You coming back to the F bike scene?

What are you riding now?

Twinstar Joined: Apr 22, 2018 Posts: 218 Location: Toronto

I am not sure of what you're saying? are you saying this is or is not price gouging?

Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 4:53 pm

Cary charges $250.00 for his.
A better product, $75.00 cheaper and we get to support a site member that supports us with products aimed at the F marque.
http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=75262&highlight=

But the seller in the link gets to price things however he see fit.

Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 5:32 pm

I would say that is over priced!! But hey, it's FleaBay, As a seller, you try to get what the market is willing to pay.
I've seen far worse parts on there for prices that are roflmao

Cheers!
Chris

Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 5:35 pm

No, this isn't price gouging. In the first place, this isn't the only option available and not even a stock one. It's a custom modification to a 40 year old part that isn't really essential for life, or even for the life of the motorcycle; it's a frivolity or luxury, not a necessity. There is no price ceiling for a custom part, just the free market.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Price_gouging

Quote:

As of January 2019, 34 states have laws against price-gouging. Price-gouging is often defined in terms of the three criteria...

1.Period of emergency: The majority of laws apply only to price shifts during a declared state of emergency or disaster.

2.Necessary items: Most laws apply exclusively to items essential to survival, such as food, water, and housing.

3.Price ceilings: Laws limit the maximum price that can be charged for given goods.

Some states that do not have a specific statue addressing price gouging, can nevertheless apply the law as an "unfair" or "deceptive practice" under a consumer protection act.

And like has been pointed out, Cary's product is no doubt much better, and cheaper too. Cary turns down the hub to be the proper diameter, most schleppers just slap the sprag clutch on the hub which is actually to large for the clutch, and then perhaps have an issue down the road. Not sure how the ebayer is making them, but if he was turning the hub down to the proper size, he'd probably be saying so in the ad.

http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=692824&highlight=lathe#692824

http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=792375#792375

Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 5:58 pm

Actually $275 if you return the old one. I’m a happy headless starter clutch user but I agree not crazy priced for the effort that goes into it and the value it adds

Hawk Joined: Jul 14, 2012 Posts: 413 Location: New Zealand

I never questioned the price as I could see the benefit to me and other forum members . I have not fitted one yet but can see from other posts the good feedback. all i have purchased of carey and other forum members have been great so lets keep it up and help keeping these hondas going .
cheers Peter.

Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 5:17 am

With the way eBay has gone in the last few years, I'm shocked the shipping charges aren't $200.

Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 6:10 am

This is what you get when you buy one of mine.

Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 12:25 pm

When I ask Cary to send me a starter clutch for a build I don't even question the price as I know I'm supporting a site member, the quality will be bang on, and it will last because it is machined and assembled the way it needs to be. Ultimately his prices are cheaper and think he will sell more being competitive ..... but I have a feeling that he's not in it to make a money, but to support owners and a bike he is passionate about.

Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 3:49 pm

petrat wrote:

When I ask Cary to send me a starter clutch for a build I don't even question the price as I know I'm supporting a site member, the quality will be bang on, and it will last because it is machined and assembled the way it needs to be. Ultimately his prices are cheaper and think he will sell more being competitive ..... but I have a feeling that he's not in it to make a money, but to support owners and a bike he is passionate about.

+1, not just for the starter clutch, oil pickups, banded clutch baskets, fender eliminator, and all else he does for us!

Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 4:33 pm

AGREED on the help Cary has given to MANY MEMBERS.

A BIG THANK YOU.

Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 4:56 pm

headless wrote:

This is what you get when you buy one of mine.

So every start clutch comes with a free Digital Micrometer? I'm in! Twisted Evil

Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 6:31 pm

Is the seller a member here? Just curious.