The charter/party industry...

[nancy corigan]

Originally Posted by the1jonc

It is not as free of a market as you think.

Cigarettes, "lowest price allowed by law".
State mandated milk prices.
Agricultural and Oil subsidies.
Bank bailouts.

Ahem-

Originally Posted by nancy corigan

sportfishingusa this is a free market economy in a way, I say in a way because some markets aren't, like when they do what you suggest, all charter boats should band together to charge everyone one set price that is called MAP pricing (Minimum Average Price).

That is evil to me as I like competition and the free market.

I sell on ebay and people always try and undercut other sellers by way of lower prices and thats fine if the want a smaller margin it's on them. I make my money and they make theirs and it's all good.

I live by how my mom raised me, worry about yourself and your business and don't worry about someone else'. You will retain a higher quality client this way.

[sportfishingusa]

Originally Posted by the1jonc

Ahem what???

You had an incomplete run on thought that I elaborated on.


Were you expecting a footnote or for me to write, "As brilliantly first mentioned by nancy corigan, ..."

now that is some funny shit. hahaha

[the1jonc]

Oy Vey.

Whatever.

Tight Lines.

[BCinerie]

You are in business, you can charge whatever you want, and your competitors can also. If you do not like it go into another business and guess what, same sh*t happens!!! If it was easy anywone could do it!! That is why some boats are booked solid and some are not, your choice!!!

BC

[SHAMROCK EDDIE]

Sport I hate to say this but I agree with you on this one! Guys in my marina running charters and under charging are killing those of use willing to travel to the fish. Just look at the price differences between areas I can see early bass in our backyard but after that we need to run.

[Knot Guilty]

Originally Posted by SHAMROCK EDDIE

Sport I hate to say this but I agree with you on this one! Guys in my marina running charters and under charging are killing those of use willing to travel to the fish. Just look at the price differences between areas I can see early bass in our backyard but after that we need to run.

Right on Eddie.

[Fish Stix]

Bottom Line here is:

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

And that's it.



On another note, we start fishing next week!

[Wien21]

I am glad there are the low cost providers. Easy way for me to know what boat to stay away from.
Every 1/2 serious fisherman will not go on a "cheap" charter, open charter etc., and we know why.
Actually has a double benefit, 1) to stay away from boats/captains below standard
2) stay away from novice fishermen

Gotta love free market

btw, thats valid for everything other than commodities, lower price means sacrificing SOMETHING.

[Blackfish Doug]

Not everybody can afford the higher prices anymore. People are trying to get the most bang for their buck. I'm fishing 50% less because of the prices associated that goes into a day of fishing. Price cutting is going on everywhere restaurant coupons, internet discounts everybody is hurting in all industry's. If you can survive on less do it. I'm making 85% less then what I was making in the markets. I know I can no longer fish as much as I used to because of it. I just cherry pick my days now & save up for what I feel is a worth while day. Not everybody is as fortunate as others & only wish they could fish more but no longer can they swing it anymore. So if you see somebody fishing on that lowered priced boat there may be more of a reason behind it.

[jmurr711]

Originally Posted by sportfishingusa

Food is sometimes less depending on what time i pass out for my mid morning nap

true & you got that real handsome guy you fish with who brings ya pretzels! Vinty for the post today i needed entertainement now we need this weather to break!