plug prices - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Skitterpop · 11-26-2007, 12:22 AM

If I was a builder and my plugs were flipped for double retail that can only improve my business with hungry demand. An ideal product situation.

jimmy z · 11-26-2007, 04:43 AM

I agree with Mike. I don't pay too much attention to the gouger sales. There are certain few that do this. They don't fish those plugs, they just gouge 'em!lol

It is what it is. I focus on what I like. I use 'em, and sell what I don't need, usually less, or what I got 'em for. This is just for the time being, on the other site. The ones that do this, I think, out smarted themselves. IMO
How many plugs would a maker sell, if the maker jacked his prices up, to where they would not be profitable to the maker? Also how many would buy?
A plug maker, make his wares, because of the passion in his heart, for what he does. The gouging buyer see's $ signs. The collector sees works of art. I love what I have collected over the years, and won't part with the ones I like. No way!
If enough folks make a stink about it, it will stop. Then the real collectors can do what they like. It's just the way things are right now, a selfish program. They'll play with their toys and eventually get bored.

lurch · 11-26-2007, 07:51 AM

I know I have no clue about the plug business but if the demand is so high for plugs it should be feasible for the plug maker to increase their prices. To me, plugs are like red sox tickets...if the demand is there INCREASE THE PRICE!! I would love to see the plug makers get most of the profit and not the $hit bums reselling plugs.

chris L · 11-26-2007, 08:18 AM

its the buyers fault . those that are willing to pay what ever to buy a plug . dont pay more than makes you comfortable . I have a limit on price . I would rather give a plug to someone than charge them .

striperondafly · 12-10-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chris L

its the buyers fault . those that are willing to pay what ever to buy a plug . dont pay more than makes you comfortable . I have a limit on price . I would rather give a plug to someone than charge them .

absolutely - some people have no patience or a lot of money to waste making some stuff in-accessible with is bs

tattoobob · 12-10-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chris L

I would rather give a plug to someone than charge them .

Chris can I have a plug, it is the holidays and all

Redsoxticket · 12-10-2007, 07:06 PM

I recall my first RISSA show in Providence at the Hab's booth. I was the first to arrive to check out the merchandise which were two needlefish (olive and white colors). I decided to purchase only one the olive color because of the high cost. After an hour or so I decided to go back and purchase the white needlefish but none could be found. I said to my friend " I should have got the white needle when I was here before". Well guess what, this look hair dude (Chris L) whom I didn't know at the time hands me this white needlefish that he was intending to purchase for himself. That was really nice of him.

chris L · 12-12-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tattoobob

Chris can I have a plug, it is the holidays and all

bob I dont give anything to anyone during the holidays . but you are more than welcome to receive one next time I see you .

jimmy z · 11-26-2007, 08:40 AM

lol. The ones with all these shiny plugs in packages aren't fishermen, no way just opportunists! lol

Folks should not buy 'em if the prices is marked up tremendously.
Suffer with 'em!lol

Swimmer · 11-26-2007, 12:04 PM

Sexy sells fishing lures and many other things...............

Personally I have a difficult time throwing some of my purchases in the water, not for the money, but some are truly works of art. I understand why is causes alarm when a plug is resold for huge money. The person who made it should be flattered though not dismayed. Peope that pay $100.00 for a plug dont fish, they collect.

ilovetwofish · 11-26-2007, 12:23 PM

I wiil not pay over 12$ dollars for a lure! I cant afford it I a have a family, and with the price of gas, and amount of time i spend traveling for fish I just cant spend the money.I wish I could there is some great looking plugs out there.

WoodyCT · 11-26-2007, 12:31 PM

Does it make one a plug flipping, price gouging, scum bag to capitalize on an opportunity to give your family a better standard of living by taking advantage of supply and demand? Is it bad to spot a good investment and profit from it? Perhaps the gumint should run all the custom plug shops and force us to stand in line for our ration of BMs, wads and pikies. The Plug Nazis- NO WAD FOR YOU!

Sea Dangles · 11-26-2007, 03:33 PM

I have paid too much for plugs and gotten double six months later. How can that possibly be anyones business other than mine?I'll have to ask Donny Musso if it bothers him. Nah, I don't care.Most of the plug sharks overpay and then use them to trade. If a person has a problem with others profitting off of their sweat they are in the wrong business,PERIOD.This issue seems to arise due to envy,pure and simple.

Redsoxticket · 11-27-2007, 09:23 PM

I bet you there are commercial and private builders silently licking their chops for the opportunity to raise there prices due to this high price aftermarket purchasing. However, without mentioning any names, I would like to thank the few builders that have always kept there prices at a modest/conservative value.

Slingah · 11-27-2007, 10:08 PM

The fish don't give a crap how pretty the plug is, it's the motion in the ocean...

you want real pretty plugs???ones that swim right??at a modest price??and are available?? buy BigFish Lures....Ive seen Larry test these and have done so myself .. there as good any and even better than some.
Don AfterHours plugs are pissa too and Salty makes some great stuff that is very reasonable...
I'm not saying anything that hasnt been said already, but there are options out there if you want plugs to fish(and catch).....
If people want to spend double for a hard to get piece of artlurecollectablewoodplug whatever you want to call it... all the power to them...I think it's foolish but maybe theyre having fun...

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Slingah · 11-27-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

I bet you there are commercial and private builders silently licking their chops for the opportunity to raise there prices due to this high price aftermarket purchasing. However, without mentioning any names, I would like to thank the few builders that have always kept there prices at a modest/conservative value.

raise to what?? a couple bucks more??
nobody would pay the aftermarket prices as asking price off the shelf.....
The guys who make customs are doing it for peanuts...there isnt any money in it....you would probally make more flipping burgers at McD's

BigFish · 11-27-2007, 10:44 PM

fishpoopoo · 12-12-2007, 10:37 AM

i have about 1,000 old style (no eyes) beachmaster dannies, jointed dannies, atom 40's, cowboys and needles in various sizes and colors.

new.

Asking $50 apiece, or $50,000 for the lot (I'll drop ship to your location).

The Dad Fisherman · 12-12-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fishpoopoo

Asking $50 apiece, or $50,000 for the lot (I'll drop ship to your location).

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fishbones · 12-12-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fishpoopoo

i have about 1,000 old style (no eyes) beachmaster dannies, jointed dannies, atom 40's, cowboys and needles in various sizes and colors.

new.

Asking $50 apiece, or $50,000 for the lot (I'll drop ship to your location).

I'll give you $49,968.25 shipped.

fishpoopoo · 12-12-2007, 02:27 PM

cashier's check, and you might have a deal.