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$30 extra in the bill of materials probably means an extra $50 in the wholesale price. And that means and extra $100 in the retail price. Which would result in
by jsnell 14y ago
$30 extra in the bill of materials probably means an extra $50 in the wholesale price. And that means and extra $100 in the retail price. Which would result in significantly lower volumes, and start a feedback cycle that'd further raise prices.
- beachstartup 14y agoextra $100 in the retail price amortized 24 months = $4/month on a cell plan that subsidizes the phone purchase. even less when you prorate the difference in retail price by the "up front" cost of the phone ($50 or $199 or whatever)