CB mounting bracket production permanently closed

[mbrolin]

I would like to thank all those who have purchased my brackets the past couple of years. I had stopped production earlier this year but because of the demand I continued making them. No more Material prices have increased as well as postage costs. I was able to ship a bracket any where in the US at a set price. Now because of the zoning of Priority mail a package across the country has doubled. Even Parcel post has increased. Being small operation I feel that a certain item is only worth a certain dollar value. Once that value is exceeded than the product is no longer such a good deal. I feel that the product I make is only worth a certain amount and adding in all the factors that value has been surpassed. IMHO. Thank you again.

 

[willyslover]

hey Mike. . thanks for your efforts... mine fits great

just sorry that our USPS isn't the service it once was

 

[Lil' Dog]

Sorry to hear that Mike. .



Why is it that the small guys always get squeezed out?#@$%!



I hope you can resume as it appears to be a product in demand.



J-eh

 

[drag racer]

Mike,



I think your mount is a very useful and well thought-out and made product - and have stated such every chance I get in the forums - hopefully this has sent some orders your way .



Anyway, I understand your points, but you may want to consider letting market forces work and take their natural course. What I mean is, your own production costs have increased, so like any other business would do, a price increase to the end user would become necessary to maintain whatever profit margin you require. If the end users feel the price no longer justifies the utility of the product, then you'll know by the demand change.



Granted, these mounts are not so complicated that the average person couldn't make their own, but in my case (and I'm sure there are others of the same opinion), I look at it from an opportunity cost perspective - that is, I can make more money by concentrating on what I do for a living, rather than making little parts for my vehicles. When I come across "nifty" products like your CB mount, it's more efficient for me to just buy it for what I consider a reasonable price and plop it in, as opposed to spending days making it.



Just my $. 02.

 

[BarryG]

Ditto what Drag Racer said. Your mount is great and I thought quite reasonably priced when I got mine early last year. Thanks for working it up.

 

[Goddard]

sorry to here this kind of news. i am glad i have my mount already. even with the increased cost of materials and shipping, i think that the mount would be worth the money imo. if you can no longer cover the cost of your labor then i agree to stop. if people are still willing to pay the money for the product then make them. if you just do not want to make them anymore then this would be a good time to get out and i think that all would understand. thanks again for a great product!

 

[RBSOB]

Ditto Drag Racer

Very well stated D. R. I know very well about market forces. Michael, if you decide to "retire" from the mount business for good, more power to you, enjoy. Hell, patent and sell your design to a high volume production outfit and retire in style . If you stay in it in the future, I'll bet the market will support a necessary price increase. Either way, I'm glad I have one and want to thank you and wish you well..... Jim G.

 

[hv2hunt]

UHHHHHH anybody have one they want to sell?? I need two.

 

[Texas Diesel]

Sad news but I understand. Hope at some point you can resume, I couldnt imagine living without one. I love mine

 

[Alan Reagan]

Michael, Your mount is one of the few items I have ever purchased as after market add ons that fit perfectly without me having to make alterations or adjustments to use them. You made a great mount. Being a supplier of a much needed part, your efforts and product will be missed. Thanks for building mine.

 

[Good Ole Bob]

SUPERIOR PRODUCT

SUPERIOR PRODUCT





MIchael, thanks for a truly super cb bracket. I must have one of the last ones that you made, as I only received it a few weeeks ago. I am VERY PLEASED with it; it fit, finish, and workman ship are top notch. Also, I am sorry to hear that you are going out of business. :{ :{ Thanks again. . Bob

 

[Oliver88]

I love my bracket and I'm glad I already have one.

Greg

 

[LAV25]

Never new it existed!!

I never new it existed!!

Whats it look like?

How much was it sold for?

Whats it made of?

Where does it mount?

Was it an antennae mount or CB mount?

Does it work with all models?



Anyone have a picture of it?



Sorry buddy, but you cant go out of business just yet!!



If the market supports it, sell it!!

 

[Shovelhead]

Mike's CB mount



I've got mine!

 

[jeepit]

I need one Mike! Raise your price. What drag racer said. Looks like quality work from the pictures I have seen.

 

[BIG BOB]

You CB mount will surely be missed!

Michael,



There are a lot of people you have made very happy because of your skills, myself being one of them. I feel sorry for the guys who didn't get the opportunity to purchase one, they are great!



I thank you for your quality product and your friendship!

 

[TxDieselKid]

I wanted one too. Anybody else got one for sell?



More power to you Michael!!



Andrew

 

[aram2nv]

This product looks great and would answer all my ?'s. Please does anyone have one they would sell. I own a 97 auto 4x4 and want to put a radio in it but not wanting to drill into the dash!



Thanks Jason



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[Mark_Kendrick]

Michael,

Brad Kilby at Kilby enterprises has been trying to get ahold of you about making these.



He has the facilities and the desire. Give him a yell. He'll bve glad to pick up the torch for you.



www.onboardair.com



Later,

Mark

 

[TxDieselKid]

let me know when he gets them made Mark