Upcoming price changes and deleted products

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   One of our suppliers (Cross Manufacturing) has had some major changes in the last few months.#1 Duane Cross passed away, and his children have assumed ownership of the company
#2 Long-time management has been let-go.  New management brought in.
#3 Many products were immediately deleted.  All quick style hitch, and 4 bump rims
#4 Some things would no longer be shipped by UPS.
#5 Several employees have been replaced, including welders and painters.

So....
Historically, Cross increases prices in December/January (without notice sometimes).  I expect a significant increase this time around.  I cannot be certain, but I fully expect as much as 10% on some items.
Quality control should be at a high point right now.  New employees and close oversight of management in this case should yield a better product.
Additionally, UPS takes a price hike either right before Christmas shipping season, or at the 1st of the year.
All that to say, now is a good time if you are considering a hitch in the next few months.  I put most of the $15 off on our website, or you are welcomed to call in your order.  I usually run them on sale late in the year around Christmas, but I'm concerned the price increase will go into place earlier this year.

Jim Danforth

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