Quoted from tamoore:It'll be interesting to see what happens with Stern when the economy tanks again. It'll be tough going at the current price point.
I'm not a fan of the cuts, but the improved margins from their cost cutting actually means they're best positioned to weather downturns.
If they ever face any real competition, they're also in position to significantly drop prices, still be profitable, and really put the pressure on the competition.
If they're going to make these kind of cuts though, I'd prefer they were limited to the pro line. Premium and LE line should keep all the quality and traditional features.
It does sound like Stern still has in mind a below-pro line, they've made noises as though the home-pin line may come back.
Highland, UT
