How much extra are you willing to pay for “in-stock” buy now-ship now Kifaru gear?

[Trevor73402]

For a while now I’ve noticed that there seems to be a very high demand for anything Kifaru in the classifieds. Especially the more popular mid-sized packs and pretty much any “pouch” (that is such a weird word). How much would you be willing to pay for in-stock on the shelf buy now/ship now Kifaru gear? I can understand someone needing something now for a trip/hunt, but it seems like most people just don’t want to place an order and wait. They seem to want it “now” or not at all. I don’t understand this, but it’s not for me to understand. How much extra would you pay to have it now? 10%? 15%? What’s it worth to you?

 

[204guy]

Zero

 

[Txhunter85]

Zero

 

[thinhorn_AK]

0%

 

[Trevor73402]

LOL…..well maybe yall aren't Kifaru fans . The stuff sure doesn't last long in the classifieds. People seem to lose their shit over "pouches'. I just think if someone was to take the initiative to invest $5K-$10K monthly in the more popluar items and offer them as "in stock/ready to ship" at a bit of a margin...….he would have no shortage of buyers.

 

[Jaker_cc]

I’m a Kifaru guy, I’d pay $0 extra

 

[Crowmangler]

jack squat

 

[Huntingbob]

They are a small company building product as ordered. But they do build quality stuff!

 

[204guy]

LOL…..well maybe yall aren't Kifaru fans . The stuff sure doesn't last long in the classifieds. People seem to lose their shit over "pouches'. I just think if someone was to take the initiative to invest $5K-$10K monthly in the more popluar items and offer them as "in stock/ready to ship" at a bit of a margin...….he would have no shortage of buyers.

Go for it. I've been here awhile and I dont recall anyone selling something for more than Kifaru's asking price. Stuff listed at Kifaru's price and free shipping sits awhile and you don't know the agreed a upon price.

 

[Bärenjäger]

LOL…..well maybe yall aren't Kifaru fans . The stuff sure doesn't last long in the classifieds. People seem to lose their shit over "pouches'. I just think if someone was to take the initiative to invest $5K-$10K monthly in the more popluar items and offer them as "in stock/ready to ship" at a bit of a margin...….he would have no shortage of buyers.

You gotta consider the scale of your proposed operation. You might be able to move a few pieces to take advantage of the guys who didn't plan far enough ahead to get their gear before season. However, moving $5-$10k period (much less $60-$120k total) is a pipe dream.

My $0.02...

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[Jxferg7]

I’m a Kifaru guy and I’d rather wait than pay a higher amount to have something that’s not in stock

 

[Wrench]

My only bitch about Kifaru, and the reason that I have bought so much of it used is the shipping costs. I tried to order some small products that could have been dropped in a envelope or flat rate box for much less than 1/2 of what the site declared for cost of shipping.

Aron commented on this some time ago and suggested calling if something doesn't smell right....so that issue has been resolved.

 

[Ratbeetle]

Go for it. I've been here awhile and I dont recall anyone selling something for more than Kifaru's asking price. Stuff listed at Kifaru's price and free shipping sits awhile and you don't know the agreed a upon price.

Ironically some pullouts posted last night sold within an hour. Out of curiosity, I checked prices. They sold for $3 over list price. Ha.

OP should start a pouch resale business.

 

[5MilesBack]

I'm not even willing to pay retail (for much of anything), so "paying extra" is completely out of the question. I'm a hunter, I love the chase and finding the right gear at the right price, regardless when I want or need it.

 

[FLAK]

Put me in the 0 crowd.
The business model of selling stuff you
dont have really turns me off.

 

[Jn78]

I would not pay extra, but I usually plan out what I need and I don't usually rush to get stuff at the last minute.

 

[BRTreedogs]

I see stuff go for retail to get it faster.
But if u ordered this much I'm sure Kifaru would sniff u out.
Then you would have to become a rockslide sponsor.
Ebay fees are about 25% now.

Plus Blackovis has beat you to the punch. A little to late for them to have much stock this year.
But I bet they will have plenty for next year.

 

[Mtnboy]

Zero. Seem to be plenty of "high end", "niche", Made in USA companies that don't have a problem having stuff ready to ship when you pay for it.

 

[Lawnboi]

I see no problem with a reasonable wait, the for product they are making. I wouldn’t pay extra.

Years ago the wait was much worse. Things have been getting much better, people just are not seeing it.

Not hard to order a pack a few months out from a hunt. These packs are now regularly being sold used everywhere.

5 years ago if you said kifaru nobody would know what your taking about. Now its a fairly common name amongst hunters, even locally around me.

Too many guys are on the never ending quest to find the perfect backpack. It dosnt exist!

 

[Sccritterkiller]

0% I take Kifaru for what they are a small niche company cranking out quality gear. Therefore anything I need from them for an upcoming season the order is placed no later than end of May. Never had an issues not having what I need for a hunt.