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Posted: 1/16/2022 11:18:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EzGoingKev]
I was just looking at the Razor Gen III 1-10 and am seeing an MSRP of $3599.99. It was $2899.99 not too long ago.
I realize Brandon is driving the train off the tracks but come on, a $700 increase from just a few months ago? @VortexOptics @VortexSam |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 1/17/2022 9:04:41 AM EDT
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Getting ahead of the expected inflation to come I bet. Most hasn’t hit yet. Up prices now so those that start scrambling to get physical objects don’t bat an eye during the coming panic.
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Posted: 1/20/2022 1:05:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: cone256]
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Yeah prices on Primary Arms just went up $600 for a now outdated Gen II 4.5-27 and they dropped the 3-18. They're now in ATACR price ranges and I'd rather get those since they're priced similarly. So much for picking up one of each for two bolt guns.
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Posted: 1/20/2022 1:11:14 PM EDT
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I understand the price of oil, metal, shipping, etc have gone up but a $700 increase just like that seems crazy.
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Posted: 1/20/2022 2:31:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EzGoingKev: I understand the price of oil, metal, shipping, etc have gone up but a $700 increase just like that seems crazy. Yeah its like a 40% increase |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 1/23/2022 12:08:55 AM EDT
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just looked and saw the huge price increase.
wtf? youre like cheaper than dirt now |
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Posted: 1/26/2022 2:59:19 PM EDT
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Guess we don't get an explanation.
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Posted: 1/26/2022 3:13:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pc-ops: just looked and saw the huge price increase. wtf? youre like cheaper than dirt now Well in all fairness to Vortex that is not true. CTD would have left the price alone and charged $1k in shipping. |
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Posted: 1/28/2022 10:23:01 PM EDT
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You guys can't be serious.
We printed over 30% of all US currency in existence in the last 18 months and there's shortages of everything. |
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Posted: 2/1/2022 1:52:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WhiskersTheCat: You guys can't be serious. We printed over 30% of all US currency in existence in the last 18 months and there's shortages of everything. So you're saying Vortex is just ahead of the curve when it comes to a 40% increase in price that we can see from the likes of Leupold, Nightforce, etc? |
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Posted: 2/1/2022 2:03:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By EzGoingKev: I realize Brandon is driving the train off the tracks but come on, a $700 increase from just a few months ago? When you double the number of dollars in existence, what happens to the value of a dollar? |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 2/1/2022 2:06:31 PM EDT
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Aren't those chinese optics.
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Posted: 2/7/2022 3:42:50 PM EDT
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The past few years have presented some unique challenges for not just Vortex, but companies both within our industry and elsewhere. With rising material costs, supply shortages and inflation all playing a large role in our daily lives, you may have noticed a price increase for certain Vortex products. We are paying close attention to all the factors listed above, and as things change, will continue to do whatever we can to always put the customer (you!) first and maintain both the quality and service you've come to expect from Vortex. Most of all, thank you for being a part of Vortex Nation and for your patience always feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!
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Posted: 2/7/2022 3:58:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LAWRENCETHOMPSON: Aren't those chinese optics. Some are, some aren't. I wish you could filter websites by "made in USA" or something. |
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Posted: 2/7/2022 4:08:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: EzGoingKev]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VortexOptics: The past few years have presented some unique challenges for not just Vortex, but companies both within our industry and elsewhere. With rising material costs, supply shortages and inflation all playing a large role in our daily lives, you may have noticed a price increase for certain Vortex products. We are paying close attention to all the factors listed above, and as things change, will continue to do whatever we can to always put the customer (you!) first and maintain both the quality and service you've come to expect from Vortex. Most of all, thank you for being a part of Vortex Nation and for your patience always feel free to reach out if you have any other questions! @VortexOptics - I understand the world situation right now but this thing leaped up +$700 overnight. That just does not sit right with me. I have two AR's with Elcans on them. I bought one of these to T&E to see if I wanted to switch over to LPVO. It looks like that is not going to happen. |
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Posted: 2/7/2022 4:27:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LAWRENCETHOMPSON: Aren't those chinese optics. Everything lower than the Viper is made in China Vipers are made in Philippines Razors are Japan AMG is made in USA No idea about the dots. |
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Posted: 2/7/2022 4:36:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EzGoingKev: I understand the price of oil, metal, shipping, etc have gone up but a $700 increase just like that seems crazy. Yeah, it’s nuts. I was going to get another Razor in anticipation of building a 1-mile gun later this year. It was a decided done deal... but now I’m shopping around and maybe leaning towards the new big VX-5HD or maybe the monster Sightron 5-40x FFP SVIII. Maybe I can find a used Razor on the forums for what I was going to pay previously. |
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Posted: 2/11/2022 10:49:51 PM EDT
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Yeah you just don't see other optics companies raising prices 40%, I'm sure they've all had the same issues.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/15/2022 6:44:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Sniper3142]
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I was JUST ABOUT to Purchase a Vortex Razor Gen 3 1-10x MRad. I selected it over the Nightforce ATACR 1-8x because the cost difference would have enabled me to also get a good Badger Mount, RMR, and Reptilia mount for the RMR, at basically the same price.
Then I saw the HUGE price increase (when I went to PURCHASE a Razor 1-10x)!  I thought something must be messed up, so I went to another website to buy one. Nope... every site I checked had this new ridiculous price!This new price ($2500) is almost as much of the ATACR 1-8x ($2800)! Surprisingly, Nightforce hasn't raised their prices like Vortex has. I'll be blunt... YOU JUST LOST A SALE VORTEX! I'll be buying the Nightforce ATACR 1-8x instead of the Razor Gen 3 1-10x. I prefer the illumination controls & extra 2x of magnification on the Vortex... but not THAT much! |
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Posted: 4/6/2022 11:17:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Millennial: Everything lower than the Viper is made in China Vipers are made in Philippines Razors are Japan AMG is made in USA No idea about the dots. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Millennial: Originally Posted By LAWRENCETHOMPSON: Aren't those chinese optics. Everything lower than the Viper is made in China Vipers are made in Philippines Razors are Japan AMG is made in USA No idea about the dots. Doesn’t AMG stand for American Made Glass? |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2022 11:22:27 PM EDT
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Vortex Nation huh?
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Posted: 4/6/2022 11:31:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EzGoingKev: @VortexOptics - I understand the world situation right now but this thing leaped up +$700 overnight. That just does not sit right with me. I have two AR's with Elcans on them. I bought one of these to T&E to see if I wanted to switch over to LPVO. It looks like that is not going to happen. I hate to say it, but I don't think it's going to get better anytime soon, and sooner or later everything will catch up. 
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Posted: 4/6/2022 11:34:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Millennial]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sq40: Doesn’t AMG stand for American Made Glass? advanced manufacturing group, I believe. |
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Posted: 4/6/2022 11:51:11 PM EDT
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I purchased a 1-10 from a local shop for less than 2K not that long ago. It may be worth a call? I thought they had a bunch in stock?
Renarms.com |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 1:04:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By hotdog250j: Vortex Nation huh? Yea I guess I’ll be looking at something else for the Begara. Had no idea it was such a “healthy” price increase.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/10/2022 1:58:07 PM EDT
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Well my Nightforce ATACR 1-8x just arrived.
And I couldn't be happier. The design, construction, and performance leave nothing to be desired. THANKS VORTEX. Your Loss (of a customer) was my gain.  |
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USA
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Posted: 11/23/2022 1:42:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cone256: Yeah its like a 40% increase I work for a manufacturer that cranks out CNC parts made of various metals. All of our base material costs have increased 30-75%. |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/27/2023 8:39:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LineOfDeparture: Some are, some aren't. I wish you could filter websites by "made in USA" or something. I wish we could filter posts by people who do no research and make stupid posts like "durr iznt dat onea dem der chinEEEESE scopes" without doing a modicum of research. |
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USA
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Posted: 6/29/2023 2:09:04 PM EDT
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The price increase drove me away from VORTEX and back into the arms of their competitors.
My industry is experiencing shortages (material and labor) as well as cost escalations, but we would be out of business if we dropped Vortex and LaRue level overnight cost increases. |
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Posted: 6/29/2023 2:14:42 PM EDT
[#29]
That's pretty LaRue of em.
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Posted: 6/29/2023 2:59:46 PM EDT
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In the firearm industry, a price increase of 15% is considered to be huge. Most price increases are between 3% to 7%. 40% is unheard of.
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