Forced to raise raise price on Echelons

Springfield Armory has placed a MAP on the Echelon, effective immediately. Pricing will go up. We will continue to honor our sale prices if asked by customers, but moving forward, we will be priced at MAP.

 

[jag9953]

only in store correct?

 

[vplaza96]

Just confirming, you only have the 4.5" non-comp version to purchase, correct? No 4" version (comped or not) yet and won't until January or February?

 

[Route66ShootingSportsPark]

Just confirming, you only have the 4.5" non-comp version to purchase, correct? No 4" version (comped or not) yet and won't until January or February?

We have the 4 in non comp models in stock

 

[Route66ShootingSportsPark]

only in store correct?

Correct we have no way of meeting Springfield MAP program and offering it on sale online.

 

[2muchsoysauce4allthisrice]

Springfield Armory has placed a MAP on the Echelon, effective immediately. Pricing will go up. We will continue to honor our sale prices if asked by customers, but moving forward, we will be priced at MAP.

What’s the new MAP; if not on sale?

 

[Route66ShootingSportsPark]

What’s the new MAP; if not on sale?

644

 

[jag9953]

Do you have the echelon 4.5C in stock?

 

[Route66ShootingSportsPark]

Do you have the echelon 4.5C in stock?

No, the comps haven’t shipped and won’t be available until the end of December.

 

[Gryff]

Doesn't MAP affect advertised pricing? It has no bearing on what you actually sell the gun for in the store.

 

[theleafybug]

Doesn't MAP affect advertised pricing? It has no bearing on what you actually sell the gun for in the store.

Yep. This why any other online store makes you "add to cart" whenever they sell below MAP.

 

[Route66ShootingSportsPark]

Doesn't MAP affect advertised pricing? It has no bearing on what you actually sell the gun for in the store.

Not always the case. Many, if not most, have clauses that prevent you from selling before the MAP at all.

 

[Route66ShootingSportsPark]

Yep. This why any other online store makes you "add to cart" whenever they sell below MAP.

Most companies like Staccato, Glock, Shadow System, Sig, Vortex dont allow for it either

 

[30tokens]

Let’s put the question another way, if one of us shows up in store and say code word (like R66 Rules!), are you allowed to sale for “Friends & Family” price?

 

[ef9boy88]

Let’s put the question another way, if one of us shows up in store and say code word (like R66 Rules!), are you allowed to sale for “Friends & Family” price?

Typically yes, however I have seen manufacturers up their wholesale pricing to combat this.

 

[Route66ShootingSportsPark]

Let’s put the question another way, if one of us shows up in store and say code word (like R66 Rules!), are you allowed to sale for “Friends & Family” price?

 

[GoldensRule]

A very good reason to NOT purchase products made by any company that does this. It's truly anti-capitalistic which I counter by purchasing products from other manufacturers.

 

[30tokens]

It’s your choice and you vote with your money. The same analogy goes for TV, switch and don’t watch.

Everybody in survival mode right now and I personally appreciate Scott being honest with us and tells it as it is without any BS. Just my two cents.

 

[steve-ventura]

A very good reason to NOT purchase products made by any company that does this. It's truly anti-capitalistic which I counter by purchasing products from other manufacturers.

Just thought I would drop in what AI has to say about MAP and I tend to agree.

MAP price means Minimum Advertised Price, the lowest price a manufacturer allows retailers to show in advertisements (online, print, etc.) to protect brand image, prevent price wars, and ensure fair competition, though retailers can often sell it for less in the actual cart or checkout. It's a common policy, especially for branded goods, to maintain consistent customer experience and perceived product value across different sellers.