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Its like explaining why an Aston Martin costs what it does. Though I doubt that parable would carry much weight with most re loaders. Still people buy Aston Martins & I imagine some will continue to buy Spolars.
Spolar has always been a best foot forward company towards is customers & I agree with LowBrass366 that the increase is the result of 2022 production costs. Still this could be the breaking point for this fantastic loader.

 

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If you don't like the price, don't buy one. It isn't as if they are pricing you out of electricity or running water.

I'm always intrigued by people who profess to adhere to the tenets of capitalism and then complain about free market pricing.

Actually its California that's pricing every homeowner in the state out of electricity & running water.
My Spolar, really glad I bought when I did. Expensive but worth every penny. If production ever stops I'm sure my Spolar be still be running for years to come.

 

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[QUOTE If production ever stops I'm sure my Spolar will still be running for years to come.

It had better be because you are going to have a hell of a time trying to find parts. What do you think will happen to the value of your $4800 reloader when that happens? You may as well use it as a door stop.
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Your post sounds a little on the bitter side. Most Spolar owners on this site never paid $4800 more likely between $8 & 2K. Plus I know men that have 3digit machines that are still going strong. If my loader only goes for another 20 years it won’t be my problem if something breaks. I wonder what did you pay for your Lee Loader? I think dippers are still available on eBay.

 

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I fear the Spolar will be another good company that falls victim to the virus & its resulting logistical issues. IMHO there is no better loader but like the Tucker folks didn't want to pay for that much for that much safety & Quality. There are too many other loaders that can get you from point A to B for far less. Perhaps if Spolar should fail one of the bigger companies will buy the Co. & keep producing them under another banner like Ford / Lincoln.