kneelingatlas Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 WTF!?! I called last Tues to check on a Long Slide conversion kit and it was normal price ($285), called Wed to place the order and it was $309; annoying, but conversion kits had stayed the same since I bought my first one two years ago. Then I called today to check on a Gold Team conversion (previously $575) and was told the price is now $1,147!?! How much for a long slide conversion now??? $589! I'm done with EAA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 You sure they didn't make a mistake on info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 I want to make sure my shipment arrives as promised before I call again, but if anyone hears anything different, post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Long slide is 392 and Gold Team is no longer offered in accessories form. New pistola! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george76904 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Oh my gosh! I hadn't realized the price had gone up so much. I might ad well switch to STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Long slide is 392 and Gold Team is no longer offered in accessories form. New pistola! That's only a 38% increase, I guess it's better than the 107% increase I was quoted today. The website says $589 for long slide: http://eaacorp.com/conversion-kits/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverUsername Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I wonder what it takes to be an importer. Because this is not the way to improve an already bad customer experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 This is a serious bummer. Did you notice that the 6" match grade barrels are now $321??? Holy cow! I didn't pay that much for a Schuemann hybrid triple port barrel. One of the things about the Witness that was attractive were the reasonably priced conversions, barrels, and parts, which kind of made up for the level of patients required to deal with EAA. Really a shame.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george76904 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 But still at that price I might as well shoot a STI. They cost about as much now. So I will have to do some serious thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 It's because they are gaining popularity and they see everyone wanting one. SO it's a case of supply and demand, they are the SUPPLY AND YOU DA MAN!!!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I think we will need to place more phone calls to see if the prices are true. Possibly some mistakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Damn! I just sold my 9mm 6" barrel for $170. Should have waited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Anyone know if the mags and base pads went up? I tried to buy as much crap as I could afford in the last couple of months. Need to figure out some stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Buy mags from Greg Cote, LLC, pads from Ben Stegger, or Henning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Outside the US, Tanfoglio is viewed and priced as a premium brand. EAA seems to have tried to hold them as a Chevy rather than an Audi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dugiv Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Ive heard that Tanfoglio throttles down the supply of guns to EAA because they don't command as high a price point as in Europe. Thus Tanfoglio sells more product over there as they can achieve a higher markup. The possible upside to this is that we may be seeing a greater variety of pistols being imported as the American market becomes more profitable. I am actively looking into being an importer as i've dealt with this smoke and mirrors B^$*S*! for several years now. I understand that these guns have been under priced for some time, namely the elite line, but the new prices are just excessive. $589 for a "super sight long slide" is just insane. Barring it being made out of billet steel with an awesome sight and high dollar finish it's not worth close to that. I've also noticed the prices for the elite match going up significantly, granted $420 a 2 years ago was too low, but neither are these $600 pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george76904 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) No nealio you can still buy factory mags at the same price. They at least haven't gone up Edited September 25, 2013 by george76904 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I don't like that Matches are called "elite" pistols as they're the only one without the competition frame; they have the same frame as the standard Witness. The starting price for a competition frame pistol is right where it belongs at about a grand, just like a TS. The TS trigger is far superior to the Witness, but the easy convert ability and the better grip put them on even ground in my eyes although convert ability just went out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birddog6424 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I paid $575 for my Match 9mm that I bought for 3 Gun. My GF shot it so well, that within a week we bought another one at the same price. She shoots it phenominally better than she did her M&P. They may be more money than they used to be, but they are still a great value at that price. It's competition in that price range are mostly polymer guns, and it shoots and handles better than any of those. Especially to a guy like me who loves his 40oz 1911. The Match is even heavier than that. I'm still impressed with the value and quality of the Match for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabodah Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 No nealio you can still buy factory mags at the same price. They at least haven't gone up The were doing 3 for $75, now they are just listed as $36 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I don't like that Matches are called "elite" pistols as they're the only one without the competition frame; they have the same frame as the standard Witness. You're such a snob.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george76904 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 No nealio you can still buy factory mags at the same price. They at least haven't gone up The were doing 3 for $75, now they are just listed as $36 each. Not when I looked last looked but since then I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 I don't like that Matches are called "elite" pistols as they're the only one without the competition frame; they have the same frame as the standard Witness. You're such a snob.... Elitist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb25 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 The 9mm longslide conversion is now listed at $589. That is a completely ridiculous price increase. I'm seriously about sick of dealing with this company. I can buy a 9mm match for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I think that is their goal. Sell more guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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