OMG Janome prices going up
08-18-2021, 04:43 AM
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OMG Janome prices going up
JANOME notified their dealers, prices going up September 1st. Container shipping has gone from $2500 to $23,000!..from Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. This information was posted by Leah Day on her site this morning. Not good for us Janome lovers
08-18-2021, 05:04 AM
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Ha! I knew there was a reason for stash of machines as well as fabric....set here for at least 20 more years! Lets see....stash of needles...check...stash of batting...check...stash of rotary cutter blades...check...stash of straight pins...check..stash of various scissors...check....oh no! umm better check on my stash of accuquilt cutting mats!!!!!
08-18-2021, 12:04 PM
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Container shipping costs affect far more than sewing machines. Almost everything that isn't produced domestically, including sub assemblies, parts, raw materials, etc., is shipped in them. Furniture, computers, cell phones, clothing, toys, appliances, car parts, light and plumbing fixtures, etc.
You're looking at Consumer Price Index increases, durable goods costs increases, etc.
You're looking at Consumer Price Index increases, durable goods costs increases, etc.
08-18-2021, 12:21 PM
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Container shipping costs affect far more than sewing machines. Almost everything that isn't produced domestically, including sub assemblies, parts, raw materials, etc., is shipped in them. Furniture, computers, cell phones, clothing, toys, appliances, car parts, light and plumbing fixtures, etc.
You're looking at Consumer Price Index increases, durable goods costs increases, etc.
You're looking at Consumer Price Index increases, durable goods costs increases, etc.
08-18-2021, 12:52 PM
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Better stock up on any sewing item that has to be brought by ship, which is almost all of them including fabric. I bought an extra vintage Singer for $20, runs like a dream. Parts for the newer computerized machines will be almost impossible to get so have a back up.
08-18-2021, 01:09 PM
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BTW, the container shipping cost increase was not overnight from $2K to $20K+...
The last time the index was $2K was a year ago, when it usually hovered in the $1500-1800 range. It has been on the rise ever since.
Drewery Container Index
The last time the index was $2K was a year ago, when it usually hovered in the $1500-1800 range. It has been on the rise ever since.
Drewery Container Index
Last edited by mkc; 08-18-2021 at 01:11 PM.
