I give Up looking for a trailer.

[TractorTYMe]

I'm glad I found the 2020 Eagle 10k tilt deck trailer in March for $5k

 

[MechE1]

RE: Steel. I'm in manufacturing as well (ironically, steel mill consumables). Airfreight coil. You'd think, "..oh heck no". It's happening b/c in areas it is simply unavailable. I cannot put my finger on what's happening. Demand cannot be that high. Mills are running as fast as they can. Something is amiss and it isn't just inflation.

 

[Jason280]

An unexpected chance for GREED.

I don't agree with this at all, I think its just a combination of increasing demand coupled with a very volatile supply chain.

 

[MechanicalGuy]

Gonna have to wait this self inflicted **** out. Used trucks are worse. This economy was thrust upon us, now we're in a big pickle.

 

[LD1]

Gonna have to wait this self inflicted **** out. Used trucks are worse. This economy was thrust upon us, now we're in a big pickle.

Tractors too. My dealer is having a hard time even getting tractors to sell

What I don't understand is the demand. Prices are crazy yet there is still more demand for just about everything than supply. Trucks, trailers, tractors, anything built with lumber, etc....

Where is the demand coming from? All the handout money?

 

[Ford850]

People are sitting fat and sassy with handout cash and/or tons of overtime money for those worked to the bone over the past year. If only 10% of the population were in that position, when in reality it's much higher, then that creates a demand that our supply chains cannot sustain even when running normal. Now add to that the other side of things with few supply chains able to run at capacity due to lack of employees (covid restrictions and/or no one to hire). It's a perfect storm from all angles and it's affecting nearly all manufactured or processed products. Vehicles, lumber, steel, appliances, replacement parts of all sorts, electronics, even beer and pop are limited due to aluminum can shortages. A supply nightmare. Lots of gaps and holes in stores, where some things are overstocked and other areas bare for months.

 

[Citydude]

Tractors too. My dealer is having a hard time even getting tractors to sell

What I don't understand is the demand. Prices are crazy yet there is still more demand for just about everything than supply. Trucks, trailers, tractors, anything built with lumber, etc....

Where is the demand coming from? All the handout money?

My thoughts on the demand is that when manufacturers shut down or had significant labor loss due to covid, the orders never stopped. They started manufacturing again with a huge backlog looking them in the face.

 

[fried1765]

That is surprising. Maybe that's why. But I haven't seen an increase locally in steel or lumber. Over the last year and a half....sure. but nothing significant in the last 2-3 months around here

March to June,.....T-111 plywood went from $65 to $96 here.
I would definitely call that an increase...."around here"!

 

[Squirrel Tooth Alice]

Where is the demand coming from? All the handout money?

I believe one reason for additional demand is just what we're talking about on this thread; if you wait a month the price may double, so you had better buy NOW!
I bought a mini-excavator a couple months ago, and the timing of my purchase was due in part to inflation concerns. As scary as the price tag was at the time, I didn't even want to think about what it might be in a few more months.

 

[RustyA]

One group of people saved a ton of money not commuting, eating out, traveling etc and money is burning a hole in their picket. Second group have made a great return in the markets and their living expenses also went down. Record amounts of cash in banks and record low credit card balances. Too much money chasing too few goods always causes inflation. Oh wait there isn't any inflation

 

[crazyal]

I read that China is trying to ramp up production post COVID and buying all sorts of stuff. They are causing price spikes. It's why natural gas has gone up. I think they know that if they can drive up prices then they can drive some of the competition out of business.

 

[s219]

I count myself lucky on making some major purchases before pricing went nuts. All of those items are now more expensive with long wait times.

It's been interesting to watch the buying habits of some of my neighbors, who are doing major carpentry projects, buying boats, etc. Worst possible time to build anything with store-bought lumber but they seem to have no idea prices are insane or don't mind overpaying. Folks who bought a boat paid full MSRP and then had to wait 6 weeks for their outboard motor to show up. I would have no stomach for those purchases. I think if enough people stuck to their principles and stopped over-paying for stuff, the market would have to come back down to reality.

I need to re-deck my trailer but no darn way I am paying for store-bought treated lumber at current prices. I will probably end up milling my own yellow pine lumber and then soak the heck out of it with used motor oil and hope it lasts long enough to justify the trouble (previous treated lumber deck made it about 8 years).

 

[scaredychicken]

I believe that much of the supply issue (for anyrhing) is a Covid casualty. Can't even get oyster shells for my chickens (in the last 6 months) because oyster farming has ceased due to covid. Strange times continue. Keep looking for used I concluded, for my needs. All the best.

 

[skipmarcy]

I count myself lucky on making some major purchases before pricing went nuts. All of those items are now more expensive with long wait times.

It's been interesting to watch the buying habits of some of my neighbors, who are doing major carpentry projects, buying boats, etc. Worst possible time to build anything with store-bought lumber but they seem to have no idea prices are insane or don't mind overpaying. Folks who bought a boat paid full MSRP and then had to wait 6 weeks for their outboard motor to show up. I would have no stomach for those purchases. I think if enough people stuck to their principles and stopped over-paying for stuff, the market would have to come back down to reality.

I need to re-deck my trailer but no darn way I am paying for store-bought treated lumber at current prices. I will probably end up milling my own yellow pine lumber and then soak the heck out of it with used motor oil and hope it lasts long enough to justify the trouble (previous treated lumber deck made it about 8 years).

I just bought the 2x8s to re-deck my trailer the other day. I had looked/priced Lowe's before I checked with my local hardware store and was amazed that the local store had #1 ground contact for $10 a board cheaper than that crap Lowe's sells. I bought 11 16' and 11 8' and it was just at $500. Was going to be around $700 at Lowe's. Am letting it dry a little before installing ...

 

[newbury]

March to June,.....T-111 plywood went from $65 to $96 here.
I would definitely call that an increase...."around here"!

Dang, only $54/sheet here (MS) at HD.

 

[Jstpssng]

Lumber prices are going to start creeping down. Mills have been running at full production for over a year and are starting to catch up.

If you have any finish work planned I would buy the lumber now... those prices are bound to rise.

 

[fried1765]

Dang, only $54/sheet here (MS) at HD.

$54 is a deal!
Buy it while you can!

 

[Hay Dude]

A lot of people have more incentive to sit home and do nothing while collecting than working in a hot, sweaty trailer shop.
That’s what the salesman at a large trailer manufacturer told me.

 

[Jstpssng]

A lot of people have more incentive to sit home and do nothing while collecting than working in a hot, sweaty trailer shop.
That’s what the salesman at a large trailer manufacturer told me.

I'm hearing that a lot... including at the shop I talked to in April, about having a trailer built. He said they were looking at 5 months out, which is also what my Woodmizer is at. I decided to wait until things settle down.

 

[4570Man]

I just got this off market place for $5500. I’m pretty happy with the deal. That’s pretty close to retail last year but now that’s a $8,000 trailer.