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All-Pro Off-Road's 05+ Tacoma Hybrid Bumper?

Discussion in 'All-Pro Off Road' started by CJB4LFE, Jan 30, 2012.

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  1. Feb 8, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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  2. Feb 8, 2012 at 7:18 PM
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    That is a beautiful bumper.
     
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  3. Feb 8, 2012 at 7:37 PM
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    If i could get a bumper for the truck, this would be it. 100%
     
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  4. Feb 8, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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    Fords has a point...not to say a lot of people wouldn't LIKE the bumper, but "want" and "ability to purchase if it's available" are different beasts.

    We've seen that clear enough with plenty of feeler/groupbuy threads that didn't pan out as signup indicated.

    Profitable fabrication is quite a bit about volume...margins are pretty slim on a per-item basis (to keep things priced competitively). I'm not sure why AP discontinued the hybrid, but apparently it wasn't selling enough at the time to be worth maintaining the manufacturing pipeline?
     
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  5. Feb 8, 2012 at 7:48 PM
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    If they won't sell, I would love the plans to attempt to build my own
     
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  6. Feb 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    Yes that figure is pretty close, The Hybrid was approximately 85lbs vs the plate bumper we currently stock is about 100lbs.. I apologize for the late response again my time is cut really short due to day to day operations.. I will continue to do my best on keeping you informed on the lastest news, also keep in mind about the new products that are currently in progress..
    Thanks, Jesse Q.
     
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  7. Feb 8, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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    New products?
     
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  8. Feb 8, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    :amen:
     
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  9. Feb 8, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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    I did some research and part of the reason of the discontinued hybrid is that the demand dropped on that specific bumper, we were producing units in the double digits on a monthly basis all the way down to selling 2-4 units a month.. Josh you do have a point and thats one of my biggest challenges.. Back years ago we were able to produce on a per order basis back when the competition was slim.. Its a very competitive market now so material has to be ordered in bulk in order to make a profit, having to start off with a 100 units of the component your selling just to see a margin.. The truth is that im more concerned on what my customer needs are thats why Im gonna do my best to balance everything out in order to take the reproduction of the hybrid to the next step if possible.. Like I said before, I like the Hybrid because its a quality bumper and it looks good!! Thanks everyone, Jesse Q.
     
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  10. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:04 PM
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    Another strong point...
    Thanks everybody for your input..
     
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  11. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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    do a group buy.

    get a number of committed buyers

    Figure out the cost of making that many units.

    Release a price per bumper to make a profit on that many units.

    Re-gauge interest.

    Adjust pricing.

    Find equilibrium.

    Isnt free market capitalism beautiful?
     
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  12. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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    THIS!!!! :D
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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    There hasn't been one negative thing mentioned about the Hybrid. You and everyone here knows its a solid, quality bumper. Hope you can work this out man.
     
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  14. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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    Omg Aaron is a genius
     
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  15. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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    but compare this same theory to the Plate Bumper...Like Jesse said, there's a hell of a lot of competition right now in the "Armor" Industry. Bringing the Hybrid back would potentially increase their sales because it would broaden there product base thus appealing to more customers. Options are always good...its like opening up a Chinese restaurant and only offering egg rolls :duel:


    :laugh:
     
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  16. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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    Build it before someone else, I'm sure when interest peaks like this, someone will figure out how to make money on it
     
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  17. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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    Right, ATO is making Hybrids right now...problem is that Kevin is so damn backed up and tied up with other stuff that there is a waiting list longer than my...well...you know :laugh:
     
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  18. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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    So not much of a waiting list?



    Jk bud!
     
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  19. Feb 8, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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    :rimshot:



    :pout:
     
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    I had to Scott! It was un controllable!
     
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