R134 refrig sale is a moving target

Buckle up it’s vehicle refrigerant time again. If people in the automotive world you know it can be 90 greenbacks today and 120 dollars next week. That is the reason why it is a commodity. Back in the day I used to sell pallets and couldn't believe the price freon was bringing. Vehicle freon is wholesalers can make a little money or loose their tale at the end of the year if the freon prices drop although that rare. Wholesalers would buy tractor trailer purchases to get the best price and often in December. I sold more refrigerant r134a during december than any other month.

For the car shops it’s slightly a different game. The shops would have to buy air-conditioning freon in small purchases which was pretty expensive but they are also billing with a mark up to the end user or Johnny in the street. The sad part is you just about have to keep a lid on of today’s cost so you do not loose out on profit. Now for the customer you have got to realize that once that r134a freon is gone then the store has to get another cylendar and that price probably sky rocketed so it's a crazy ride.

I had a customer call today and asked the cost. I then called a tiny provider and he had about fifteen left and acquired them for $85.00 – my cost $102.00 I called the consumer back and told her $125.00 and she flipped out saying I was the least expensive around. What was the going rate for r134a? The highest quote she got was $179.00 – what a difference! I then proceeded to call my major provider and I would need to get a pallet (that’s about 40 cylendars) and my discounted rate was $125.00 – wow. Of course I am purchasing 2 pallets; sell some and cling on to some. Make sure you look around. Some places will sell at a mark up of their price and not what the price of their next purchase!

As much as it may hurt you actually need to buy what you think you need times two or three. You'll make your stash back but stay alongside of the new commodity car freon cost. A fast call to your local parts store will keep your numbers in line. If you get a superb deal – yes they come along – make sure you call a couple of other shops and make them aware you can buy in volume and if they would like going in with you for this nice price; naturally after you mark it up 2 bucks! Don't fret you are doing them a favour because they need to buy freon too.

The consumer will get the quote and lose it but automobile air conditioning is not optional – particularly if you live in the southern states like I do. They have to suck it up and pay it. I am hoping you found this piece beneficial and tell me if I can be helpful.

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