I'm just over 2 years on mine and 1.5 years on my second~^ MsHermesAU, the SO talks & orders have opened at FSH since last month.
My SA didn't say anything about a 40% hike in SOs, but my priority was asking about timetables since I think I win the record here on tpf for longest waiting time for SOs (3 years plus) LOL.
I can ask my SA when I speak with him this weekend. I would be very surprised if it was as high as 40% though. Imagine paying 40% AND the retail price of the SO by the time you receive it (about 30% higher from the time you placed it years ago!)
and agree the 18% increase on Kellys this year plus the increase last year equals about 30% more!
Ugh!
Figure I'll be rocking my SOs in the nursing home by time I get them......