And why not? Most sensible people start with a budget and work their way from there. So yes, the price is absolutely a factor. All things being equal if the fa

And why not? Most sensible people start with a budget and work their way from there. So yes, the price is absolutely a factor. All things being equal if the factory line is becoming more automated then where is the money being spent. It's not being spent in labor, it's not being passed back to consumers, the price of commodities has been relatively stable (steel, plastics, glass).