I've been following this with interest, as I've had the feeling for some time, that prices for wheels and looms are set for what the theoretical U.S. consumer with lots of income will pay, not necessarily what they cost to build. Through the 90's it might have held true that most folks had quite a bit of disposable income, but that is ending more quickly than most anticipated. I have recently seen many younger persons wishing to begin working with fiber - many stay at home Moms - and wonder where they will save up for their purchases. It is to be hoped that if sales begin to diminish, that makers and retailers will look carefully at their prices to cut any excess. I recently bought a larger piece of equipment factory direct and saved a considerable amount. It is more or less up to each manufacturer if he/she will sell to any customer, or exclusively through distributors. They are also responsible for setting up the rules for distributorships - notably in another sector, Bose sound products are traded exclusively at the MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) - Best Buy and Circuit City cannot and do not discount their Bose products as they do for other brands. With looms and spinning wheels, there is no hard and fast rule, and manufacturers sometimes change their policies - for customers looking for a price break, the best suggestion is to find a model that is attractive and write to the maker for a price quote, with shipping to your home. If they will sell directly, you will get a quote back, if not, they will usually recommend one of their dealers.
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