I've had my gripes with TCP, especially about pricing when Mustangs Plus (*****ers) was their sole distributor. That said, they've always impressed me with their innovation and quality. By all accounts, they treat their employees well, including benefits and compensation, so I understand the tough issue of balancing pricing with margin. IMHO, if they are suffering, it is strictly because of pricing and the prolonged economic recovery that is overdue.
IMHO, since getting out of that un-holy partnership with M+, I've found their prices more fair and competetive again, and have even seriously considered purchasing from them. Still, I just can't scrape up the kind of cash they want for their stuff, especially when I can get something comparable from GW or Pro-motorsports for less. And sometimes, I just don't need/want the level of components they offer... If they offered less expensive, less over engineered stuff that a guy like me could/would use and could/would afford, then I think they would/could get more business from folks like me. I'm thinking about things like stock
control arms that are boxed, rollerized spring purches, or ??? Basically, stuff folks can afford, but is also a good upgrade.
I once wished downfall on them, now I wish them the best of luck...