On 02/25/04 19:17, SamG said...
were curiousity. The one point I was trying to
make is if you sell me a piece of gear for $1500,
and I find out the next week I can buy the same
piece for $1000, I'm going to feel cheated. I
know your expertise costs extra, but 50% more?
Yes, in many cases 50% more, but not only because of expertise but because of training costs, warehouse/showroom costs, insurance costs (NOT just liability but workers comp and health) etc. etc.
There is no product out there that you can't now find on the Internet somewhere with someone that has no overhead and no real business willing to seel it for 5% or 10% over cost. Or an installer that works for himself only that will sell anything at 5% or 10% over cost just to charge $25 an hour for his labor. That guy likely won't be around long, but there are so many of them at all times that they are always all over the place.
