Victorinox pricing, on non SAK products

jzmtl · **on:** March 19, 2009, 10:15:20 PM

So we can agree that vic have good price on their SAK and you get a lot of product for the money. But what's with their non-SAK product pricing? They are insane.

I was looking for a laptop/stuff bag, for a canva bag most other brand and Wenger are around $50 for a decent one. Vic starts at $120... Of course I ended up with a Wenger again (previous bacpack was Wenger). Today I was looking for a jacket, where most brands are around $100. I saw a couple with vic logo on, very plain polyester single layer, similar to what you'd expect from a $50 jacket, well guess again, $350!!! There's also a vic lunch bag near by, a little fancier than the $15 grocery store type, guess how much, $80!!! Even a baseball cap with vic logo adds $25 markup...

Seriously, what the hell? They have such good pricing on their core product but went absolutely wild on others, do they really expect to sell? I sure won't be a customer anytime soon.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:16:28 PM

Yeah there clothing is a tad expensive $:-\$

Pacu · **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:18:42 PM

I work at "a major electronics chain" in construction and with my discount which is 5% above cost those Swiss laptop bags and backpacks are dirt cheap if that tells you anything. Extreme markup at its finest.

max6166 · **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:31:20 PM

Vic has been trying to position itself as a premium designer label. They have been doing a lot of advertising in high fashion and men's magazines, etc. for the last few years.

So in essence, you are really paying for the Vic logo, just like with other designer clothes, bags, etc.

If you hunt around clearance luggage places, however, you can sometimes find their bags for a more reasonable price.

The Wenger bags are of comparable quality at a much better price from what I can tell, and stocked by more store chains. This leads me to wonder which brand is making more profit on their luggage sales...

nuphoria · **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2009, 10:48:41 PM

I picked up a couple of new Vic bags from ebay at a decent price, certainly think the full price is a joke. I have to say that the quality is a cut above though, so probably worth a few extra bucks/quid if you like them.

Dunc · **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2009, 07:33:11 AM

I commented on this the other day . Its funny how all their things that are made in China cost more then the stuff made in Switzerland .

Dunc

bren10man · **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2009, 01:11:15 PM

At the PX in Seoul, Korea, they have a Victorinox vender. They "claim" to sell their stuff cheaper than the duty-free stores. I would hate to see what they cost at the duty free store. Yuck!! However, wife likes the luggage....she is going home for a month this summer to the USA, so......

I have a Wenger backpack for my laptop. I don't call it 100% rugged. The liner strap that keeps the laptop from sliding out broke at the buckle area. Outside, I have 2 rips.

Zack · **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:50:59 PM

I have a discontiued vic laptop backpack that I have had for 6 years now and it looks almost brand new. It does a gash in the backstrap from when I put it in the washing machine, but other than that its awesome. I carried it through college, backpacking, white water rafting (minus the laptop), to work, and its been great. Try Irv's luggage (google it) or ebags.com, as they usually have very good deals on Vic stuff. I spent $90 on the backpack and I would do it again if I could find another one. I also have a Vic expandable duffell bag that I got for $60 and it is awesome as well.

bren10man · **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2009, 03:14:54 PM

The only gear I use has to be MILSPEC.

My 3-day backpack I have used for 6+ years, that I bought specifically for use when I was deployed to OIF-1 when I was in 3ID was the Blackhawk 3-day pack. VERY rugged, no rips, tears, etc.

Highly recommend Blackhawk products.

Connorw · **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2009, 06:00:32 PM

I actually picked up a laptop bag for £25.

they are good build and have a long life span even in daily use

jzmtl · **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:31:28 PM

Quote from: max6166 on March 19, 2009, 10:31:20 PM

Vic has been trying to position itself as a premium designer label. They have been doing a lot of advertising in high fashion and men's magazines, etc. for the last few years.

I hope that's not the direction they are going to take with their SAK.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:33:34 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on March 20, 2009, 10:31:28 PM

Quote from: max6166 on March 19, 2009, 10:31:20 PM
Vic has been trying to position itself as a premium designer label. They have been doing a lot of advertising in high fashion and men's magazines, etc. for the last few years.

I hope that's not the direction they are going to take with their SAK.

Nah, that's there bread and butter, so I doubt they'd ever tamper with those lines

max6166 · **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:47:30 PM

Vic did advertise the Spirit for a while in an upper scale magazine a while back. I think it was Vanity Fair...?

Dunc · **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2009, 10:53:14 PM

Quote from: max6166 on March 20, 2009, 10:47:30 PM

Vic did advertise the Spirit for a while in an upper scale magazine a while back. I think it was Vanity Fair...?

I would really love to see that Advert

Dunc

felinevet · **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2009, 02:29:58 AM

Victorinox (and Wenger) do not manufacture their own non SAK products. They license their name to other manufacturers then sell them under the Vic or Wenger name.

DaveK · **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2009, 02:39:30 AM

That doesn't surprise me Tim - do you happen to know if it's the same with their sheaths?

Nikos · **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2009, 02:42:07 AM

This is the only thing I managed to dig up...

DaveK · **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2009, 02:44:24 AM

I never did see that film, anyone else bother?

felinevet · **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2009, 02:59:42 AM

Quote from: DaveK on March 21, 2009, 02:39:30 AM

That doesn't surprise me Tim - do you happen to know if it's the same with their sheaths?

I know some (and I suspect all) are manufactured for Vic and Wenger in China and elsewhere. The Stainless Clip on the swivel clip sheaths are stamped "Swiss Made" however.

jzmtl · **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2009, 04:16:43 AM

Quote from: felinevet on March 21, 2009, 02:29:58 AM

Victorinox (and Wenger) do not manufacture their own non SAK products. They license their name to other manufacturers then sell them under the Vic or Wenger name.

That's somewhat suprising, consider both companies promote them on their website. Or do they still control distribution? (unlike say S&W that just license away their name to put on knives and flashlights, and don't control anything)

felinevet · **Reply #20 on:** March 21, 2009, 05:53:49 AM

Quote from: jzmtl on March 21, 2009, 04:16:43 AM

Quote from: felinevet on March 21, 2009, 02:29:58 AM
Victorinox (and Wenger) do not manufacture their own non SAK products. They license their name to other manufacturers then sell them under the Vic or Wenger name.

That's somewhat suprising, consider both companies promote them on their website. Or do they still control distribution? (unlike say S&W that just license away their name to put on knives and flashlights, and don't control anything)

I'm pretty sure they control it and don't just give away their name to anyone willing to pay. They seem to keep high quality standards requirements.

Dunc · **Reply #21 on:** March 21, 2009, 08:33:01 AM

Quote from: noth on March 21, 2009, 02:42:07 AM

This is the only thing I managed to dig up...

Thanks

I wonder what pic they used for the Spirit in the advert .

Dunc

max6166 · **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2009, 08:58:22 AM

From what I remember, I think it was a full page ad with a nice shot of the Spirit against a white background. Nothing too special, but a fairly nice photo.

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