What is going on with gunmetal or Black Titanium

[RobS]

Sorry was not sure where to put this.

Does anyone know why the prices for gunmetal or Black Titanium hardware are skyrocketing?

Its a bit nuts for a rollerball. The last price jump puts chrome at $14 and black titanium at $22

In Jan 2020 it was $14.50 for black titanium.

 

[magpens]

I have not bought for a while. . Was not aware of this.

Thanks for the info.

 

[duderubble]

And it depends on the kit. For a humble trimline/streamline there's very little price difference.

 

[RobS]

I'm more curious what is triggering the significant uptake.

 

[FGarbrecht]

Probably import tariffs.

 

[TonyL]

Maybe a typo?

60% of my finishes are gun metal (not ti). I just bought some psi and dayacom gm kits, two weeks ago through Friday, there was no price change. Maybe from older inventory?

 

[RobS]

It is from Craft Supplies USA, I was trying to stay neutral and not mention the vendor directly, but here it is.

1) https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/p/2/6909/artisan-Jr.-Gentlemens-Rollerball-Pen-Kit
2) https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/...r-Pen-Kit?term=long+clicker&term=long clicker

 

[Darrin]

It's a vendor thing. Shop elsewhere. I only say this because I price between 6-7 people weekly and only noticed one had a jump in price.