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The "discounted" bundle is such an anti-pattern. I'm saving the price of one fitting, out of 20. So if the bundle has even one fitting that I have no use for, t

The "discounted" bundle is such an anti-pattern. I'm saving the price of one fitting, out of 20. So if the bundle has even one fitting that I have no use for, the whole deal falls apart, and I should have bought them individually instead. Anyone with the volume to make use of all connectors would probably want to negotiate a better deal anyway.

bluGill 2y ago
If are close to needing a bundle worth then get the bundle as you need spare parts anyway.
digdugdirk 2y ago
It tends to be highly valuable for mechanical tools like these. Think of this product more like hardware (nuts/bolts/screws, not PC hardware) than a standalone "product". Most people who have a shop or do a lot of tinkering keep an assortment of misc hardware around just so they have it on hand whenever the need arises. This falls into a similar category, so having a grab bag to be able to handle whatever potential scenario you run into would be incredibly handy.
- metaphor 2y ago
  Who are you kidding?? This isn't minor hardware...these fittings are ~$5 a pop! Priced individually: | Fitting | Price (ea) | Qty | Total | |---------|------------|-----|-------| | T | 3.34 | 12 | 40.08 | | 90 | 5.79 | 4 | 23.16 | | 45 | 4.95 | 4 | 19.80 | | 180 | 4.95 | 2 | 9.90 | |=========|============|=====|=======| | 22 | 92.94 | In contrast, the bundle lists for $88.10...that's a lousy price delta of $4.84 (approx. 1 fitting). In consumer hoodwinking terms, it's the equivalent of buy-21-get-1-free...except the "value proposition" comes at a cost of zero optionality and overweight T fittings. If you've got the cash to burn on benchstock at this price point, more power to you, but the point is you're really paying a premium to throw away choice for the illusion of value with this bundle.

bluGill 2y ago

If are close to needing a bundle worth then get the bundle as you need spare parts anyway.

digdugdirk 2y ago

It tends to be highly valuable for mechanical tools like these. Think of this product more like hardware (nuts/bolts/screws, not PC hardware) than a standalone "product". Most people who have a shop or do a lot of tinkering keep an assortment of misc hardware around just so they have it on hand whenever the need arises. This falls into a similar category, so having a grab bag to be able to handle whatever potential scenario you run into would be incredibly handy.

metaphor 2y ago
Who are you kidding?? This isn't minor hardware...these fittings are ~$5 a pop! Priced individually: | Fitting | Price (ea) | Qty | Total | |---------|------------|-----|-------| | T | 3.34 | 12 | 40.08 | | 90 | 5.79 | 4 | 23.16 | | 45 | 4.95 | 4 | 19.80 | | 180 | 4.95 | 2 | 9.90 | |=========|============|=====|=======| | 22 | 92.94 | In contrast, the bundle lists for $88.10...that's a lousy price delta of $4.84 (approx. 1 fitting). In consumer hoodwinking terms, it's the equivalent of buy-21-get-1-free...except the "value proposition" comes at a cost of zero optionality and overweight T fittings. If you've got the cash to burn on benchstock at this price point, more power to you, but the point is you're really paying a premium to throw away choice for the illusion of value with this bundle.