What’s going on with Aquaclear?

[Notsolostfish]

Have anyone recently checked the prices for the aquaclear UV sterilizers they jumped not 20$ incease several hundred dollas. And i attached brs response below. But its ODD every website iv been visiting showing completely difference prices ranging from 300-600-700 like what in the world is happening? And this is only for the aqua clear uv 25w i havent checked the other ones yet. Is brs selling and making up prices from their head?

 

[bubbgee]

Tariffs in play maybe?

 

[Notsolostfish]

Tariffs in play maybe?

AquaUV is made in USA

 

[bubbgee]

AquaUV is made in USA

Yes but the bulbs may not be? I dont think all the components are made in the US.

The supply chain (copper wires, rubber insulation, plastic mouldings etc) will always feel the effect one way or another. And profit must be maintained as shipping costs go up along with everything else with labor.. etc.. you know what I mean.

 

[rtparty]

Even if they’re made in the US, it doesn’t mean every component is from the US. They could have to source many different materials from other countries that have tariffs now.

Smaller shops may be stuck with old inventory whereas BRS has sold all the old inventory and got hit with much higher prices on their latest order

Or they are just jacking up prices for the fun of it