I don't believe the industry is in recession, there may be competition with more players in the marketplace but where LFS are being proactive in servicing their client base there is growth.
Can you supply how you have worked out the increases as that is excessive charging by MPI and will cripple the hobby, we are looking to put a submission together but from the fact in the provided MPI link we come up with lesser percentages.
I imagine that will only happen if the QT period is over a public holiday and there was a disease issue that an ordinary inspector doesn't have the expertise for.
Careful planning of shipments could help negate that occurring