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[Xfaxman]

Gents I do not want to break any site rules so if this is not allowed mods please delete.

I have a 60” EA Wicked Root grapple in the classifieds. Some recent events have forced me to to move south about an hour to a newer build but much smaller plot. I have sold my tractor (tough day), now I'm selling the rest of my tractor related items. It has been lightly used, non commercial just homeowner stuff and is in like new shape. If interested please see the ad and private message me.

The EA Grapple was by far the best tractor implement I had, great company to deal with. Gents I wish you all the best, Rye.

Here is a link to the ad in Member Marketplace: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...erything-attachments-wicked-root-grapple.html

 

[RyeThomas]

Thank you SIR!

 

[Xfaxman]

You're welcome.

 

[SirMaxwell]

You should ignore all logic, with regard to EA business practices!
EA buyers will categorically reject any type of constructive criticism.
By expressing your situation/opinion here, you will now and forever, be labeled an EA basher.
EA products are excellent.

Reminds me of the Kubota Cult. Upon a time I said something like, "Seem's unforgiving that a 20+ K tractor has a Fuel Gauge that is known useless and no Proper RPM Gauge (Little lcd), not too mention a direct damage path to the Hydro Fan. Not too mention little cheap arse fuel filters, no proper separator." OMG! , the things I heard from that. - You should know/learn how much fuel you are using, its a diesel keep it full, Really how often do you change RPM, just get an AfterMarket gauge, here is a list of vendors that sell protection for your fan, I just installed my own filter, easy peasy.....

That said, I am a big fan of EA myself, and no doubt once you actually get the product and compare it to whatever else, you will be too.

Max

 

[lilranch2001]

I am not sure that is a valid comparison, but in my humble opinion, I wish all businesses were run similarly to EA!

I think it would be a much better world

 

[/pine]

...I think it would be a much better world...

IMO It would be a much better world if manufacturers were required to disclose factual profit margins...

 

[SirMaxwell]

I am not sure that is a valid comparison, but in my humble opinion, I wish all businesses were run similarly to EA!

I think it would be a much better world

lilranch, I'm simply saying that no company is perfect. I have a considerable investment in EA products, and will get more in the future. However, not everything they have is the best, or even made by them, or at the best terms. Love the company, Travis was/is great to deal with, shipping was near perfect. My Kubota BX is a great little Swiss Army Knife, but there are other versions that are better. Build quality and durability of my Bobcat is certainly above the Kubota (though not directly comparable). Anyways, there is certainly a Kubota Cult out there, as there is an EA Cult, and likely a contingent of Titan folks, etc. Just saying I am a fan, not a fanboy. Pass on the Koolaid.

As to a better world, until pay/salary is quoted in percent of gross, and excess profit is willingly kept to sane values, until human greed has finally left the species, it will never be fair. In any case, the puppet masters are not about to allow it.

max

 

[LouNY]

IMO It would be a much better world if manufacturers were required to disclose factual profit margins...

why, what for, that seems very socialist to me

 

[/pine]

why, what for, that seems very socialist to me

Transparency...So consumers actually know if they are getting taken out of greed...

 

[Doofy]

IMO It would be a much better world if manufacturers were required to disclose factual profit margins...

I don't begrudge any company an honest profit...then there are the drug companies. Those folks should all be castrated before being hung.

 

[jgedmond]

IMO It would be a much better world if manufacturers were required to disclose factual profit margins...

Public companies are, private companies not so much.

Personally, I really don't care what their margin is. If they run their business better than the competition and meet customers' needs better then they should make a better margin.

I imagine that EA has a pretty good margin given that they get paid 8 weeks in advance of delivery (this really chaps my hide BTW), they have been very slow to invest in more capacity, and they have a cult-like following that will pay whatever to get them some EA gear. They apparently do not want to sacrifice quality for quantity and that is admirable IMO. It's a nice position for a business to be in, so I hope that they are raking it in while they can.

 

[/pine]

I don't begrudge any company an honest profit...then there are the drug companies. Those folks should all be castrated before being hung.

Neither do I but what is an "honest profit" ? ...can you imagine the riots if lawyers were only allowed to charge an "honest profit" instead of contingency fees on settlements etc??

 

[jgedmond]

I don't begrudge any company an honest profit...then there are the drug companies. Those folks should all be castrated before being hung.

It requires a helluva a lot more expertise and it's quite a bit more complicated, time consuming, expensive and risky to make medications than grapples. Margins usually correlate with those kinds of factors. I'd rather pay a high margin to save my life than pickup some brush from the seat.

 

[jgedmond]

Transparency...So consumers actually know if they are getting taken out of greed...

Again, this is public information for public companies. If you want to know this, then get their annual report and read it.

Since you are probably not buying every product that a company makes, a more relevant piece of information is the margin on a particular product. This is probably not something that you can easily find out. In an open market, the real basis to decide to buy something is your perceived value for the price relative to what is available from the competition.

 

[OrangeMuscle]

I was pleasantly surprised that my wicked grapple arrived in 5 weeks. I was told 8-10 weeks when I ordered.

 

[jgedmond]

I was pleasantly surprised that my wicked grapple arrived in 5 weeks. I was told 8-10 weeks when I ordered.

Cool, I hope mine comes that quickly! Next Wednesday will be 5 weeks.

 

[goeduck]

Transparency...So consumers actually know if they are getting taken out of greed...

Buy from someone else if you do not trust them to not be greedy, Bernie. They should make whatever profit the market bears. There is a new EA customer born every day willing to pay ahead and wait. More power to EA!

 

[goeduck]

I was pleasantly surprised that my wicked grapple arrived in 5 weeks. I was told 8-10 weeks when I ordered.

You must have taken cuts in the EA waiting line

 

[lilranch2001]

why, what for, that seems very socialist to me

LouNY, my thoughts when I read his post, exactly!

 

[jgedmond]

As to a better world, until pay/salary is quoted in percent of gross, and excess profit is willingly kept to sane values, until human greed has finally left the species, it will never be fair. In any case, the puppet masters are not about to allow it.

max

Actually, in a better world your salary would be tied to the value that you bring to the business. A business does not owe you a living. If you don't like your situation, you can change it. If you have a better idea of how to run things, start your own business.