While I understand your statement and feelings, what you say is certainly a contradiction. Not buying Bush Hog will ensure their inventories do not adjust and will delay the reopening of these plants. The best thing you can do to ensure Bush Hog's long life and continued existence is to buy their products.
Again, I understand your feelings. You have to decide if you want to take the chance or hold off. It's just that if enough people hold off, it will guarantee Bush Hog will fail. I hope the Crown family can make adjustments to inventory and get workers back to work. I feel confident that they will snap back in the springtime when the sales cycles ramp up.
And if they are serious about moving some inventory, now would be a good time for Bush Hog to offer some sales incentives. Discounts, cash back, low rate financing, etc. Even if it cuts into their profit margin, at least it would help convert inventory into cash.
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