Rhodium Caballero???

[Smitty37]

I have recently been pricing restocking of the Rhodium Caballero and have found the price is 70% higher than what I paid for the last order. I am considering replacing the Rhodium with Black Titanium or Gun Metal to keep the Caballero in its current price range. If I stay with Rhodium the retail price will go to $19/$20 each. Black Ti would be about what the Gold Tn sell for now and Gun Metal would likely be slightly less. I could also consider other finishes like Antique Brass and Rose Gold (Rose Gold is made from an alloy of copper and 24KT gold) or iridium.

I am asking for your opinion as to how to go on this.

 

[MarkD]

Would chrome be a potential option for you?

 

[Smitty37]

Chrome is existing

Already have Chrome Mark. Chrome, Gold Tn and Rhodium are the current finishes. I have had Gun Metal in small quantity FP sets.

 

[MarkD]

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[knowltoh]

Blk Ti would be my choice. $19-$20 for the rhodium is steep for me.

 

[hcpens]

Blk Ti would be my choice, also.

 

[walshjp17]

Blk Ti would be good, but I also think Antique Brass might make an interesting pen or twelve.

 

[vtgaryw]

How durable is the gun metal as opposed to the rhodium?

Gary

 

[bjbear76]

I personally like black ti but when an undecided customer hears "rhodium" they'll buy it and not hesitate paying the extra price for it.

 

[Smitty37]

How durable is the gun metal as opposed to the rhodium?

Gary

Gun Metal is not as durable as Rhodium some list it as comparable to chrome....and higher than Black Chrome... I put it close to both chrome and black chrome. Less durable than Black Ti. Also Gun Metal costs a bit more than Chrome but s little less than black Ti or Gold Tn and a lot less than Rhodium.

 

[robertkulp]

Black Ti look great, as well as Antique Brass. $19-$20 is a fair price for the Rhodium, but I think the other two finishes would sell better.

 

[Smitty37]

Decision

Black Ti will be added with Palladium subcoating. Beautiful finish and will be available in FP and RB.

For now Rhodium will be maintained...my current stock was obtained at a lower price and I will hold the price close to current pricing going up a little to price it above the black tn.

I will also look at other finishes for possible future introduction.