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"Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr." wrote in message
... Same reason prices are different at different places on almost everything. WHATEVER THE MARKET WILL BEAR! Why is plain salt $1.69 at Kroger and .98 at WalMart? Why is soda at retail pricing normally 21 cents for 12 ounces at a store or $2.24 per gallon retail if you look at it that way. But at a restaurant (who buys it wholesale also, just as the store does) why do they sell it for over $17.00 per gallon? Any price over 99 cents, which represents 1000% markup is extortion on soda products! My experience with the IC-2100H: Had to replace a failing (25 year old) packet link radio. Checked eBay, they were selling for $150 - $180 "New In Box". Checked HRO, AES, etc. on the web. Prices were $149 - $169 plus shipping. Drove to Portland HRO, asked about price. Store owner checked computer, looked at the big pile of 2100Hs on the shelf, picked up a box, put it on the counter and said "How about $135?". Of course I bought some other stuff as well ;-) -- ... Hank http://horedson.home.att.net http://w0rli.home.att.net |
On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:14:07 +0200, "Thierry" Answer direct via
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote: I suspect a problem of currency, but the dealer refuses to explain and keep a deep fog around its advertisings. Not smart. I prefer to go away, for example to CHQ... Hi Thierry, Manufacturer builds and sells (on average) to distributor (CHQ, durhamradio, or Joe's Tap Dancing Academy) for $300. Manufacturer who also advertises, offers MSRP (Manufacturer's "suggested" retail price) or $599. This is only a "suggestion" but it establishes the "market price." Distributor #1 can sell for this price (customer pays the price because that is what is advertised). Distributor #2 can sell for more (customer tries to go to Manufacturer instead but is told to buy through Distributor). Distributor #3 can sell for less (customer abandons Distributors #1 and #2 like you). Everyone sells antennas and is happy. Soon Distributor #2 sells less than others and goes out of business unless he has no bid contract to sell antennas for Halliburton. Distributor #2 pays kick-back to Halliburton. Halliburton charges the Taxpayer more money for "handling fees" and is twice as happy. Congress over-appropriates funds for black project that Halliburton is managing (for a fee) without oversight; and the price of the antenna (on average) rises to $1200. $120 (10%) finds its way back into the pockets of Republicans and they are happy. Instead of spending it to generate local jobs, they put their money into off-shore investments that are tax sheltered companies holding government contracts, and the cycle starts all over again (happier yet). Explanation: Capitalism (or the zero job growth economic boom). 73's Richard Clark, KB7QHC |
On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:14:07 +0200, "Thierry" Answer direct via
http://www.astrosurf.com/lombry/post.htm wrote: I suspect a problem of currency, but the dealer refuses to explain and keep a deep fog around its advertisings. Not smart. I prefer to go away, for example to CHQ... Hi Thierry, Manufacturer builds and sells (on average) to distributor (CHQ, durhamradio, or Joe's Tap Dancing Academy) for $300. Manufacturer who also advertises, offers MSRP (Manufacturer's "suggested" retail price) or $599. This is only a "suggestion" but it establishes the "market price." Distributor #1 can sell for this price (customer pays the price because that is what is advertised). Distributor #2 can sell for more (customer tries to go to Manufacturer instead but is told to buy through Distributor). Distributor #3 can sell for less (customer abandons Distributors #1 and #2 like you). Everyone sells antennas and is happy. Soon Distributor #2 sells less than others and goes out of business unless he has no bid contract to sell antennas for Halliburton. Distributor #2 pays kick-back to Halliburton. Halliburton charges the Taxpayer more money for "handling fees" and is twice as happy. Congress over-appropriates funds for black project that Halliburton is managing (for a fee) without oversight; and the price of the antenna (on average) rises to $1200. $120 (10%) finds its way back into the pockets of Republicans and they are happy. Instead of spending it to generate local jobs, they put their money into off-shore investments that are tax sheltered companies holding government contracts, and the cycle starts all over again (happier yet). Explanation: Capitalism (or the zero job growth economic boom). 73's Richard Clark, KB7QHC |
Why are you picking on Haliburton? You think they are the only ones doing this? Don't you remember the $600 toilet seats and $75 hammers from decades ago? .... grin Ed |
Why are you picking on Haliburton? You think they are the only ones doing this? Don't you remember the $600 toilet seats and $75 hammers from decades ago? .... grin Ed |
Thierry wrote: Hi, Compare these prices for the Cuschcraft MA5B : http://www.durhamradio.com/cushcraft-ma5b.htm $599 http://www.chq-inc.com/asp/details.a...=MA5B&man=cush, less than $400 The first deny any eplanations, so someone could help me to understand why Keith sold this antenna at such a price... Thanks in advance. 73 Thierry Look at the Durham Radio home page - It states clearly (in red yet) "Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, all prices are listed in Canadian Funds." 400USD is pretty close to 600Can. Dave |
Thierry wrote: Hi, Compare these prices for the Cuschcraft MA5B : http://www.durhamradio.com/cushcraft-ma5b.htm $599 http://www.chq-inc.com/asp/details.a...=MA5B&man=cush, less than $400 The first deny any eplanations, so someone could help me to understand why Keith sold this antenna at such a price... Thanks in advance. 73 Thierry Look at the Durham Radio home page - It states clearly (in red yet) "Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, all prices are listed in Canadian Funds." 400USD is pretty close to 600Can. Dave |
Now wait a minute Dave, what about all those Republican capitalist
infidels and the offshore accounts? That thread was just great! You're just gonna let it go with this explanation, "please note: (sic) canadian funds?" You could have thrown in some Rooskie Mafia and islamic terroids, and all kinds of stuff that would improve the explanation on why it costs us, the American Taxpayer, more money for them damn Cushcrafts! Butch Dave Holford wrote: Thierry wrote: Hi, Compare these prices for the Cuschcraft MA5B : http://www.durhamradio.com/cushcraft-ma5b.htm $599 http://www.chq-inc.com/asp/details.a...=MA5B&man=cush, less than $400 The first deny any eplanations, so someone could help me to understand why Keith sold this antenna at such a price... Thanks in advance. 73 Thierry Look at the Durham Radio home page - It states clearly (in red yet) "Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, all prices are listed in Canadian Funds." 400USD is pretty close to 600Can. Dave |
Now wait a minute Dave, what about all those Republican capitalist
infidels and the offshore accounts? That thread was just great! You're just gonna let it go with this explanation, "please note: (sic) canadian funds?" You could have thrown in some Rooskie Mafia and islamic terroids, and all kinds of stuff that would improve the explanation on why it costs us, the American Taxpayer, more money for them damn Cushcrafts! Butch Dave Holford wrote: Thierry wrote: Hi, Compare these prices for the Cuschcraft MA5B : http://www.durhamradio.com/cushcraft-ma5b.htm $599 http://www.chq-inc.com/asp/details.a...=MA5B&man=cush, less than $400 The first deny any eplanations, so someone could help me to understand why Keith sold this antenna at such a price... Thanks in advance. 73 Thierry Look at the Durham Radio home page - It states clearly (in red yet) "Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, all prices are listed in Canadian Funds." 400USD is pretty close to 600Can. Dave |
I believe one thing that drives up the prices on all this mil grade equipment
is requirments for measured drawings so these things can be repaired or replaced when in service. For example on ship or sub there is machine shops to fix things or fabricate replacement parts. If they put $ 600 toilet seats in b1 bombers, wonder how much the ones in the White House or AF-1 cost ? jimbo Ed wrote: Why are you picking on Haliburton? You think they are the only ones doing this? Don't you remember the $600 toilet seats and $75 hammers from decades ago? .... grin Ed |
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