pintofpale said...
I work in manufacturing and export so I have some idea of the costs involved. I'd say If the factory could not produce a bar and lines with a good profit for $80 then there is something wrong.. They buy materials wholesale and produce in Asian countries where labour is very cheap. I estimate $30 per bar for their R and D , $40 profit for the wholesaler, $60 profit for the retailer and $10 freight would make it worthwhile to those involved. That is $220 plus GST makes $242... The bars on my kites list at $549. Someone in the chain is making a lot more obviously. Ultimately though the value of something is what people are prepared to pay.. Therefore they must be worth $549 because that is what I paid. BTW I reckon a beer would cost a few cents for a factory to make. I've on occasion paid over $10 for one!!
so how much does dyneema wholesale for per metre ??
I'd suggest that the lines make up about one third to one half the retail cost of a control bar ?
