Respironics Instituting Price Controls ??

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 12:27 pm

I ran across the following today:

BAD VIBES from Respironics They too (in addition to ResMed), are planning to introduce internet price controls. I expect it to happen early next year. If you are thinking of replacing a Respironics mask, better if you do it soon. They are also going to prohibit sales outside of the US.

The price controls aren't really a surprise, but I wonder why they will be prohibiting sales out of the USA? Or if they just mean USA online retailers can't sell out of the USA?

GreenIce · Post by **GreenIce** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:15 pm

If that's true, it means bad news for me (non american). It is real expensive here, up to 2 to 3 times. Maybe dealers from other countries complaining xPAP and accessories from USA is really low.

Looks like I have to buy a backup or stock up APAP real soon .

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:30 pm

This "guest" sure sounded like he knew what he was talking about:

viewtopic.php?t=26342
Nov 29, 2007 subject: Manufacturer Pricing Policies

And when he said:

"The problem we are all about to encounter is the implementation of MAP policies by two more of the large manufacturers, which will obviously increase the online purchase price of blowers and interfaces. "

That sure sounded like it IS going to happen.

For shame on EVERY cpap manufacturer that sets mandatory mimimum prices for internet sales of their products.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:29 pm

Why should price gouging be limited to only one brand. It's worked so well for ResDred. I've done my part, they havn't got one dollar of my money, and never will. My Boycott can be expanded. Jim

GreenIce · Post by **GreenIce** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:01 pm

Too bad, "ResDred" mask works for me. I will boycott if possible. It just leaves me wondering if other manufacturer follows this price control and export restriction. Stock up more masks .

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:07 pm

Maybe its time to move on to P&B machines?

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:14 pm

I was thinking the same thing. From all reports by owners, that Puritan Bennett GoodKnight 420E autoPAP is a good little machine and the Silverlining software is easy to get and use. If PB is smart they'll sit back and let Resmed and Respironics duel it out and make inroads into their sales base.

GreenIce · Post by **GreenIce** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 8:22 pm

I did consider PB before I bought AFlex, looks like I might be purchasing one in the future if they don't set price control.

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:19 pm

I know I would like to try one sometime. Just because so many who have them like them. I've never seen one gripe about them other than no exhalation relief which I don't need.

DME Daddy · Post by **DME Daddy** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 9:58 pm

Hey Slinky, what is the source of your thread beginning post?

I suppose all the manufactures love this price control stuff. Resmed was getting lonely. The small manufactures will see the internet market opening up to them as the big companies price themselves out. Pro-basics, Aeiomed, and Devilbiss are going to run wild world wide with good sales and free marketing. Fisher Paykel and Puritan Bennett must see the chance to capture new markets. New money will flow into cpap development. First, hose tubes and stands, then the amazing MyEncore software patch, then batteries, then scents. Patients did that stuff. Pretty soon patients will be selling their own branded masks and machines. What the big boys won't do, the little guy will. Gotta love that. I believe it.

Seems stupid to me. I don't think Respironics is stupid but I can't figure it out and I hate to think I am the idiot. FDA approved machines are still going to sell dirt cheap on the internet right?. How does this help them?

Be kind. I am sensitive and I might be an idiot.

DME Daddy · Post by **DME Daddy** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:02 pm

Whoops. I forgot Pad a cheek and the Aussie heated hose. Patients doing what the big boys can only copy.

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:16 pm

DME Daddy wrote:Hey Slinky, what is the source of your thread beginning post?

I suppose all the manufactures love this price control stuff. Resmed was getting lonely. The small manufactures will see the internet market opening up to them as the big companies price themselves out. Pro-basics, Aeiomed, and Devilbiss are going to run wild world wide with good sales and free marketing. Fisher Paykel and Puritan Bennett must see the chance to capture new markets. New money will flow into cpap development. First, hose tubes and stands, then the amazing MyEncore software patch, then batteries, then scents. Patients did that stuff. Pretty soon patients will be selling their own branded masks and machines. What the big boys won't do, the little guy will. Gotta love that. I believe it.

Seems stupid to me. I don't think Respironics is stupid but I can't figure it out and I hate to think I am the idiot. FDA approved machines are still going to sell dirt cheap on the internet right?. How does this help them?

Be kind. I am sensitive and I might be an idiot.

I've been wondering the same thing since I saw your first post. I also did an Internet search on the first few words and it came back with NOTHING.

Den

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:31 pm

Argghh! Why did you wait so long to ask that?? I "think" it was an e-newsletter from ..... maybe cpapworksllc?? I've deleted it so can't swear on that.

DME Daddy · Post by **DME Daddy** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 11:50 pm

If that is so, perhaps Respironics should be given the benefit of the doubt. They have been a good citizen thus far. Plant by Resmed? Who really knows? I don't doubt Slinky did get it in a newsletter but the truth of the actual statement is in doubt.

wabmorgan · Post by **wabmorgan** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 12:02 am

I sure hope so.... market economy should set prices, not manufacturers.

I'll put it this way... my Activa is like 2 years old and I haven't bought a "ResDread" product since price controls were implemented by them.

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