vyacheslav
Senior Member
Greetings,
I've noticed that all of the accessories DW offers (L-rods, strainers, clutches etc.) have gone WAY up in price.
I really like the DW M.A.G. Strainer. Drum Factory Direct used to sell it for $29.99 ($10 cheaper than GC, but GC always price matched). I went to grab another one today and now the price on Drum Factory Direct is $44.99! That's a 50% increase! As much as like that strainer, $45 is half the price of a decent used snare...........no thanks.
I also like the DW Claw Hook Clamp for bass drums. I use them to mount splash cymbals on the old school L-arms. Those were $19.99 for the longest time. They are now $24.99. While that doesn't seem like much, its a 25% increase. Same with the L-rods and clutches. Increases of at least 25%.
I know the China Embargo deal could be affecting prices on other accessories, but I thought all the "real DW" stuff (not PDP) was all made in the USA??
Between this and the price increases in heads (over 50% in the last 10 years--all made in the USA), it's getting tougher on the wallet.
I've noticed that all of the accessories DW offers (L-rods, strainers, clutches etc.) have gone WAY up in price.
I really like the DW M.A.G. Strainer. Drum Factory Direct used to sell it for $29.99 ($10 cheaper than GC, but GC always price matched). I went to grab another one today and now the price on Drum Factory Direct is $44.99! That's a 50% increase! As much as like that strainer, $45 is half the price of a decent used snare...........no thanks.
I also like the DW Claw Hook Clamp for bass drums. I use them to mount splash cymbals on the old school L-arms. Those were $19.99 for the longest time. They are now $24.99. While that doesn't seem like much, its a 25% increase. Same with the L-rods and clutches. Increases of at least 25%.
I know the China Embargo deal could be affecting prices on other accessories, but I thought all the "real DW" stuff (not PDP) was all made in the USA??
Between this and the price increases in heads (over 50% in the last 10 years--all made in the USA), it's getting tougher on the wallet.