September 24, 20187 yr No political commentary here please, I'm just passing along information from one of my suppliers. I predict a solid price bump just in time to put a damper on holiday sales of some tech items. Who knows when the backlash of increased supply will force prices back down. My best guess with current information is possible price cuts mid December to try to get inventory off the books before the end of the year. Ongoing trade talks and treaties will likely invalidate any predictions, with the exception of a prediction of unpredictable price swings. Quote There has been a lot of discussion recently about the impacts of the recently proposed tariff changes by the US Administration on Computer Components. As we approach the up-and-coming implementation date of September 24, 2018, the questions we’re getting from resellers and sales are getting rampant. Here is a summary of components that are confirmed affected from our PM group. VGA Please note all RTX cards will increase in Oct Each Board Partner will increase once Vendor’s current stock on hand is replenished. Some may do it sooner than others Motherboard ASROCK - not affected ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, BIOSTAR - Each Vendor will increase once Vendor’s current stock on hand is replenished. Some may do it sooner than others Mini PC/BRIX Gigabyte - will increase once Vendor’s current stock on hand is replenished Shuttle – will increase in October Zotac – not affected PC Case EVGA - will increase once Vendor’s current stock on hand is replenished ANT – will get back to us this week APE – trying not to COL – trying not to ENE – no increase in Q4 INW – not affected LEP – no increase in Q4 LIA – any case made in China will be increased NZXT – trying not to SST – will get back to us next week THE – trying not to WII – will increase Power Supply EVGA - will increase once Vendor’s current stock on hand is replenished ANT - will get back to us this week APE – trying not to COL – trying not to ENE – no increase in Q4 FSP – will increase once Vendor’s current stock on hand is replenished INW – not affected LEP – no increase in Q4 SES – will increase SPI – will increase THE – trying not to CPU Cooler EVGA - will increase depending on their current stock on hand. As we wait for our vendors to act on these please be prepared and know which components/brands are affected. Adjust cost accordingly and see what you can do to finish the quarter strong before we see potential price changes come October. If you have any specific Vendor and/or Product Line question please contact the PM.
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