AndyMark prices drop

[Andy Baker]

Dear Chief Delphi community,

We at AndyMark were surprised by the products, timing, and prices put forth by Innovation First with their new Vex pro line. We realize that their product offerings are design iterations devised from using the trial and error of the FIRST community, and especially focused on many parts included in the AndyMark product line. We also realize this is great for our community, as it allows robot builders to make more with less money. It also challenges all of the other suppliers to step up and make adjustments to their product lines and prices.

Over the past few years, we have been able to streamline our supply chains and drive our costs down. Due to this, we are able to handle the challenge put forth by our competition, and we are lowering our prices on these items:

Bearings
Hubs
Shifter Gearboxes
Toughbox Gearboxes
CIMple Boxes
#35 and #25 Roller Chain
4" HiGrip Wheels

As we evaluate this further, we may carry on this momentum to adjust more prices. Stay tuned!

While we make this pricing announcement, we also would like to say that these products are proven and reliable. We believe in continuous improvement and appreciate feedback from this community.

We work hard to keep as much inventory in stock for the FIRST build season. Due to this, we utilize short supply chains, involving local suppliers. Most of these companies are within driving distance of our Indiana offices. 100% of our gears, sprockets, plastic moldings, bent and punched items, milled items, and lathed items are made by these suppliers, here in the USA. We are proud of putting many people to work locally within our operations and at our nearby suppliers' facilities.

If you have any questions regarding our pricing or products, please PM me directly, respond to this thread, or contact us at sales@andymark.com.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

[dcarr]

Thank you for all you have done for the FIRST community and for giving all teams such a great experience in buying and using your products.

[pfreivald]

...so, about that order I placed earlier today for Toughbox minis...

[ttldomination]

Originally Posted by pfreivald

...so, about that order I placed earlier today for Toughbox minis...

Lol, I read this and immediately wondered if we had placed our order...

- Sunny G.

[mlantry]

Did someone say price war

Originally Posted by mlantry

Did someone say price war

I could care less about a price war. I'm more excited to see higher quality robots with VersaWheels and SuperShifters because of the new options available from VexPro and the lowered prices from Andymark.

Thanks you, AndyMark, for the price drop. Seeing lower resource teams who can now afford more advanced parts makes my day.

[DampRobot]

This is the price drop I'm really excited about. I really want to keep supporting US manufacturing, and I really like AM's high quality aluminuim gearbox line. Hopefully the 4" performance hex wheels are in them list of items being evaluated for an upcoming price drop, they're such an awesome wheel.

Andy, keep in mind that I for one would pay a premium for high quality parts made in the US. While I'm all in favor of capitalism, please don't bankrupt yourself either. We need good vendors like you to continue to supply the FRC community.

[Andy Baker]

Originally Posted by pfreivald

...so, about that order I placed earlier today for Toughbox minis...

Thank you for the order! We have implemented a price adjustment policy, located at the bottom of our Purchase Options page.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

[dcarr]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Thank you for the order! We have implemented a price adjustment policy, located at the bottom of our Purchase Options page.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

Very generous policy, props.

[Renee Becker-Blau]

Originally Posted by dcarr

Very generous policy, props.

We just had the same thing happen, thank you so much for the information about the policy!

[pfreivald]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Thank you for the order!

You're most welcome. I'm a big fan of AndyMark, and your consistent and continued commitment to quality and service-after-the-sale.

[AlexD744]

Originally Posted by Andy Baker

Thank you for the order! We have implemented a price adjustment policy, located at the bottom of our Purchase Options page.

Sincerely,
Andy Baker

Very much appreciated!!!!

[rsisk]

FRC 2493 Robokong loves Andymark. Prices are competitive but the CUSTOMER SERVICE cannot be beat!

[Tottanka]

Is it safe to assume that we will also see a decrease in the price of this:
http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0484.htm

And, how much of a decrease?

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by Tottanka

Is it safe to assume that we will also see a decrease in the price of this:
http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0484.htm

And, how much of a decrease?

This right here, is a team who wants to succeed next year and is making smart choices to make that happen.

KOP on steroids people... it works.