Just another FYI - I'm seeing Chinese manufacturers quoting 10-25% higher for products in the last couple of months and shipping costs have skyrocketed - containers are costing 50% more to get them across the pond.
What does this mean? Inflation on consumer products is not going to slow down anytime soon. I expect with shortages and these costs in China going up that many consumer products could see price increases of 25% or more in the next year.
Since just about everything comes from China - costs on everything will continue to rise.
So if you've been eyeing a particular new radio or accessory, I'd pull the trigger sooner rather than later. I know I picked up three things I've been wanting for a while and now I'm set.
Inflation is here for at least the next 6-12 months regardless of what you read in the news.