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It might be more (cost) efficient to buy washing machines. It's possible if the washing machine manufacturer knew of the real value of the chip to the buyer, t
by AdamJacobMuller 4y ago
It might be more (cost) efficient to buy washing machines.
It's possible if the washing machine manufacturer knew of the real value of the chip to the buyer, they might charge extortionate pricing.
It's also possible that the total value of selling a washing machine exceeds the purchase price (e.g. how much does the washing machine manufacturer get from the detergent maker for putting a packet of detergent in the box).
- bluGill 4y agoBuying the machines means that you go to all their dealers and buy - thus ensuring that their dealers remain in business. When things return to normal their dealers are still able to sell to everyone else who wants a washing machine and so they don't have to build a new dealer network. In short it is probably penny wise, pound foolish to not make washing machines even though they could sell the parts for more money now.