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I bought some strikemaster parts from a guy in Minnesota who does landscaping and services strikemaster on the side. Can’t think of the name but anyhoo, they sent me stuff for about half if not even a third the cost of your $15 shipping cost. I got the name of the place from IDO – anybody know who I am talking about?
D-Rock?
BINGO! 
Great service by the way, the tech walked me through a complete 10 year tune up, the old master should be good for another ten 
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It is a free market out there. You are free to trade in your red auger for a yellow one at any time
Funny, I dont know the first thing about yellow auger support since I have never needed it..
Then you must not have ever started it
Nope I bet he uses it all the time. My dad had has had the yellow brand for 20+ yrs and never once had a problem. Still got his first one when they were white. Didnt run it for 6yrs, added gas and in 3 pulls it was running. The yellow one just got its first spark plug change in 8 yrs cause we figured it deserved one 
Oh and the new propane has been great too!
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It is a free market out there. You are free to trade in your red auger for a yellow one at any time
Funny, I dont know the first thing about yellow auger support since I have never needed it..
Then you must not have ever started it
To be honest they dont make the one I have any longer so I cannot vouch for the new ones. I dont know what I would buy if I needed one tomorrow but I would certainly take advice from the collective.
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It is a free market out there. You are free to trade in your red auger for a yellow one at any time
Funny, I dont know the first thing about yellow auger support since I have never needed it..
Then you must not have ever started it
Nope I bet he uses it all the time. My dad had has had the yellow brand for 20+ yrs and never once had a problem. Still got his first one when they were white. Didnt run it for 6yrs, added gas and in 3 pulls it was running. The yellow one just got its first spark plug change in 8 yrs cause we figured it deserved one
Your Dad has had much better luck than most the guys I know who have one. When ever we go fishing together my buddies who have the ” yellow or White ” one’s say ” Lets bring and use your auger. A few weeks ago while a buddy was down visiting and fishing we took his because he had just had it tuned up. He was happy as hell that he got it started and keep it running in under 5 minutes.
8+15=23… I was on a roll, mis keyed and apparently went with it. lol 
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It is a free market out there. You are free to trade in your red auger for a yellow one at any time
Funny, I dont know the first thing about yellow auger support since I have never needed it..
Then you must not have ever started it
Nope I bet he uses it all the time. My dad had has had the yellow brand for 20+ yrs and never once had a problem. Still got his first one when they were white. Didnt run it for 6yrs, added gas and in 3 pulls it was running. The yellow one just got its first spark plug change in 8 yrs cause we figured it deserved one
Your Dad has had much better luck than most the guys I know who have one. When ever we go fishing together my buddies who have the ” yellow or White ” one’s say ” Lets bring and use your auger. A few weeks ago while a buddy was down visiting and fishing we took his because he had just had it tuned up. He was happy as hell that he got it started and keep it running in under 5 minutes.
Drink some more Koolaid. You’re auger does match the Marcum cover, so I have to assume you will never have a problem with either of them
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Whatever. Why is it that everyone in this world thinks they are owed something.
Good call!
I bet these are the same people that think that they should come out ahead every time they make an insurance claim.
Maybe you guys should TRY working for a change. The price for the parts include all the packing and labor cost. Shipping cost ALL goes to the shipper. Also some people don’t make a 6 figure salarie. I have found one thing out about this site. Just read what other people write about and keep my thoughts to my self. 
This site almost sounds like Lake link.
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Maybe you guys should TRY working for a change. The price for the parts include all the packing and labor cost. Shipping cost ALL goes to the shipper. Also some people don’t make a 6 figure salarie. I have found one thing out about this site. Just read what other people write about and keep my thoughts to my self.
Dont get too riled. These things happen online. Nature of the beast. I agree your dilemna is frustrating. There are some good points that should help you with an alternative. Calling you a free loader was way out of line and just plain BS. Precedents have been set in online shopping that would lead me to believe shipping wouldnt be as much as the product.
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Maybe you guys should TRY working for a change. The price for the parts include all the packing and labor cost. Shipping cost ALL goes to the shipper.
You know that for fact? SM told you this?
How is the packaging and labor cost for packaging already in the unit price, if that cost hasn’t been incurred by SM? Meaning if you went to SM and purchased this part over the counter, the packaging and labor to do such wouldn’t be incurred. So, why would they charge for something that isn’t a cost to them?
The $13 is a seperate financial transaction to the freight company (UPS/FedEx)? Meaning you have two financial transactions on your end? One for the purchase of the part to SM, and secondly, the purchase of the freight to UPS by UPS charging your account/credit card?
Don’t take this as a personal attack. I just like to defend companies when they are falsely accused of bogus business practices in public, and to help inform the people when they don’t understand why business’ are in business. Even non-profit organizations don’t really work for free! Everyone gets paid!
Out of all the replies, the only one that made me laugh really loud was the part about the warehouse person making $16/hr That must be one heck of a Union job to get paid that kind of money for pulling a product off the shelf.
This thread really got to me. It reminds me what my dad used to say. He’d say, “Mike, there are 2 kinds of people in he world”. Then he would just walk away.
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Out of all the replies, the only one that made me laugh really loud was the part about the warehouse person making $16/hr That must be one heck of a Union job to get paid that kind of money for pulling a product off the shelf.
Nope. All three S/R employees we have started above $16. Non-union of course. I’ll leave the union comment alone.
Be it $16 or $8 per hour, that doesn’t affect the operating costs.
My only point is that $15 is certainly justified. Only other option is to GET you another way. Raise the cost of the final product. Strikemaster makes ice augers, not recoils. Raising the price of the final product has much greater implications.
As many have suggested, try somewhere else to get the parts. Small engine shops and other service shops specialize in this, therefore are much more competitive.
I’m partial to D-Rock.
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It is a free market out there. You are free to trade in your red auger for a yellow one at any time
Funny, I dont know the first thing about yellow auger support since I have never needed it..
Then you must not have ever started it
Nope I bet he uses it all the time. My dad had has had the yellow brand for 20+ yrs and never once had a problem. Still got his first one when they were white. Didnt run it for 6yrs, added gas and in 3 pulls it was running. The yellow one just got its first spark plug change in 8 yrs cause we figured it deserved one
Your Dad has had much better luck than most the guys I know who have one. When ever we go fishing together my buddies who have the ” yellow or White ” one’s say ” Lets bring and use your auger. A few weeks ago while a buddy was down visiting and fishing we took his because he had just had it tuned up. He was happy as hell that he got it started and keep it running in under 5 minutes.
Drink some more Koolaid. You’re auger does match the Marcum cover, so I have to assume you will never have a problem with either of them
Over 15 years on the Auger and going on the 3rd on the flasher – I can’t/won’t say never but none yet 
by the way I also have a Vexilar that is over 10 years old and not a problem with that one either
I have been to Strikmaster 4 times. Once for blades, once for a throttle linkage, once for a recoil that my Dad pulled out too far, and once for a tune up. One of those times they fixed it for free, two of those times they fixed it and just charged me for parts, and for the tune up they charged me the flat fee minus the discount with the newsletter. That is very good customer service. Now that I have a new solo I haven’t had any problems, but I know I can get them fixed fast if I ever do.
Try to find the part on ebay. I agree, 15 dollars to ship that is insane. I sold a bunch of tackle a couple weeks ago on ebay and shipped them in large lots, clear plastic tackle box included. Each box weighed 1.5-2.5 lbs and just BARELY fit in a Medium USPS flat rate shipping box. With insurance it cost me 12 bucks to ship. I charged my customers 5 bucks on shipping in hopes to generate more interest in the ACTUAL PRODUCT which would create more bids, increasing the price, and shipping would pay for itself. It worked 
People are willing to do business with you if you provide reasonable pricing. 15 dollar shipping from Strikemaster is greedy. They are probably paying 6-8 bucks to ship that to you and they’re taking profit on the rest. They’re already making money from the ACTUAL PRODUCT that you wish to purchase. Anyone who argues that the 15 dollar shipping is justified is either delusional or has some “vested interest” with Strikemaster….
I had some stuff shipped here from Mlps, $8. The rest must go to the S/M handler, I did notice that by adding one more gas cap to my order the S&H went up $2. I will wait to see what I can find aroung here. Agreed their pricing seems slightly inflated, but not too unusual. Still not going to price me out of ice fishing.
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Try to find the part on ebay. I agree, 15 dollars to ship that is insane. I sold a bunch of tackle a couple weeks ago on ebay and shipped them in large lots, clear plastic tackle box included. Each box weighed 1.5-2.5 lbs and just BARELY fit in a Medium USPS flat rate shipping box. With insurance it cost me 12 bucks to ship. I charged my customers 5 bucks on shipping in hopes to generate more interest in the ACTUAL PRODUCT which would create more bids, increasing the price, and shipping would pay for itself. It worked People are willing to do business with you if you provide reasonable pricing. 15 dollar shipping from Strikemaster is greedy. They are probably paying 6-8 bucks to ship that to you and they’re taking profit on the rest. They’re already making money from the ACTUAL PRODUCT that you wish to purchase. Anyone who argues that the 15 dollar shipping is justified is either delusional or has some “vested interest” with Strikemaster….
We need an emoticon that shows a guy stirring the pot! 
I must be delusional then.
I’ll say once more, Strikemaster is in the business of making ice augers, not recoils, gas caps, and fuel lines. I’d be willing to bet that they make very little on this type of stuff and is probably less than 1% of their business.
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I charged my customers 5 bucks on shipping in hopes to generate more interest in the ACTUAL PRODUCT which would create more bids, increasing the price, and shipping would pay for itself. It worked People are willing to do business with you if you provide reasonable pricing.
If I made ice augers, I’d love to cut this type of stuff out of my business altogether if possible. Inventory is costly. I’d also like to focus on what makes money. ICE AUGERS!!!!!!!!
So go on and ignore my delusional logic that I stated before.
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I’d also like to focus on what makes money. ICE AUGERS!!!!!!!!
…that don’t break, I’d like to add to the pot.
Amen Biggill!
Some people don’t understand, and then there are also children who haven’t experienced real life exposures yet.
But in due time, most people will understand how a business operates.
There is just some form of disconnect here were some cannot comprehend “shipping” and “shipping/handling” cost.
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Amen Biggill!
Some people don’t understand, and then there are also children who haven’t experienced real life exposures yet.
Just need a shovel and a large block of wood and they’ll start getting it.
I am surprised at the level of belittling in the thread over a simple post. Must be a lot of people here in shipping.
One thing for sure is that I know one brand I am ruling off my list.
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I am surprised at the level of belittling in the thread over a simple post. Must be a lot of people here in shipping.
No kidding! for a second there I thought I was going to not be able to ice fish anymore. Surprised also by the original poster venting some frustration for pricing and shipping of a part, then getting plastered for venting even though his original post contained no misleading or untruthfulness. Just a simple gripe was twisted to accusing a company of shady business practices, well that’s politics 101 for ya. I appreciate looking at a thread where I am experiencing the same issues, and can look at some constructive ideas and troubleshooting ideas to resolve such issues.
This entire thread cracks me up
All this for a simple gas cap, you know Fleet Farm sells universal gas caps for $15.99-$19.99
Pay them what they are asking and be happy you are not getting those parts and your augers shipped from Asia.
I’d say it might have snowballed a little.
I think I got in at the wrong time.
I’m just glad somebody finally read and understood what I wrote.
My only thought is why can I go to the USPS and ship a box of lures in a flat rate box for 10.25, and a recoil spring (which would likely fit in the SMALL flat rate shipping box ($5.25 if it fits it ships!)) costs 15 dollars? If strikemaster was hand delivering it to you using their staff, I’d understand. But certainly I would think they’re going through UPS, Fed-ex, or USPS. I agree, the price wouldn’t stop me either from getting the part i needed. And you’re all right, it’s better than going through China. But when they’re the only one that has the part you need and they choose to gouge you with a pretty high price, it leaves a bad taste. If those parts were universal, shipping would cost 4 bucks.
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But when they’re the only one that has the part you need and they choose to gouge you with a pretty high price, it leaves a bad taste. If those parts were universal, shipping would cost 4 bucks.
Not true!!! See the previous page.
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I’m partial to D-Rock
I’ve had my Strikemaster for about 20 years and have gone there 3 times to pick up parts. Carb kit, RECOIL, and a new drill for my Mag III. I purchased a laser drill and the recoil used for a fantastic price. I have never even been to Strikemaster and I don’t live too far away.
Here’s a new dimension to the point I’m trying to get across. I don’t want to speak for Strikemaster so let’s call it Biggil’s Ice Augers. If it came down to having to compete on price of replacement parts for my augers with other suppliers, I wouldn’t even sell them. I’d direct my customers to a supply chain. A lot less headache for me and I can layoff my overpaid parts puller!
So did we ever figure out in this thread if strikemaster is better than jiffy or vice versa???
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My only thought is why can I go to the USPS and ship a box of lures in a flat rate box for 10.25, and a recoil spring (which would likely fit in the SMALL flat rate shipping box ($5.25 if it fits it ships!)) costs 15 dollars? If strikemaster was hand delivering it to you using their staff, I’d understand. But certainly I would think they’re going through UPS, Fed-ex, or USPS. I agree, the price wouldn’t stop me either from getting the part i needed. And you’re all right, it’s better than going through China. But when they’re the only one that has the part you need and they choose to gouge you with a pretty high price, it leaves a bad taste. If those parts were universal, shipping would cost 4 bucks.
Ask your economics professer. He’ll be able to explain it better to you.
It isn’t price gouging. It is paying the company to actually “handle” the product so you can have it shipped to you. It takes a physical person to perform the above activities. I’d call it price gouging if I went to Sm and had to pay $32 for an $18 gas cap because thy were charging me for something I wasn’t getting (shipping/handling).
If YOU go to UPS to ship something? Isn’t your time valued? Do you “walk” to UPS or do you drive? Does UPS give you a “free box” to pack those lures in? Is there a free tape dispenser there? What about packaging materials (stuffing or paper) to prevent your goods from being damaged?……Is there free packaging peanuts growing from the packaging peanut tree, next to the free money tree, that grows from the fairy tale land where Unicorns eat rainbows and poop butterflys?
I’ll let you know when I have to buy a new auger.
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