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I don't see it as packing things where the sun don't shine. It's a huge convenience to offer aftermarket stuff installed at the dealer and be able to roll it in to the loan. One stop shopping has a value to people who don't have the time, patience, or other resources to go another route. And it's not like they're forcing you to buy things their way, feel free to shop elsewhere.
I've never been a fan of criticizing what someone is selling something for as long as it isn't a basic need for life or if they're a monopoly. In this case, there are options. The market will determine price - If nobody buys the LED lights from Ford, they may reconsider what they're charging. If you see them charging the same or more year after year, they probably have enough takers at that price. It's a business model, it's not like Ford picked your name out of a phone book and had a board meeting to single you out for a fleecing on some paddle board racks and a trailer hitch cozy.
There's 10 dozen installers and backyard mechanics that will be happy to take less for the same install. You pick.
I've never been a fan of criticizing what someone is selling something for as long as it isn't a basic need for life or if they're a monopoly. In this case, there are options. The market will determine price - If nobody buys the LED lights from Ford, they may reconsider what they're charging. If you see them charging the same or more year after year, they probably have enough takers at that price. It's a business model, it's not like Ford picked your name out of a phone book and had a board meeting to single you out for a fleecing on some paddle board racks and a trailer hitch cozy.
There's 10 dozen installers and backyard mechanics that will be happy to take less for the same install. You pick.
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