$100,000 is just a number he made up and is pure profit. Any reasonable salesperson would have said $100,000 + free shipping so his net income is $98,500. Putting up a potential barrier to that much profit by demanding shipping is just plain stupid.
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Originally Posted by Doctor David
Anyone who sees a $1500 shipping fee on a $100k item as a barrier to purchase wasn't going to buy it in the first place. If $100,000 for a very old(but very cool) computer seems do-able...
I think shipping companies charge around one percent for insurance if I recall correctly.
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Originally Posted by jd_in_sb
Good point!
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Originally Posted by Doctor David
Thanks. Stick around, I'm sure I'll have a bad point soon
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$100,000 is just a number he made up and is pure profit. Any reasonable salesperson would have said $100,000 + free shipping so his net income is $98,500. Putting up a potential barrier to that much profit by demanding shipping is just plain stupid.
Anyone who sees a $1500 shipping fee on a $100k item as a barrier to purchase wasn't going to buy it in the first place. If $100,000 for a very old(but very cool) computer seems do-able...
I think shipping companies charge around one percent for insurance if I recall correctly.
Good point!
Thanks. Stick around, I'm sure I'll have a bad point soon
Well that was quick! LOL
Wonder if Larry Ellison is bidding on it... or maybe Mr. Gates...