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Originally Posted by tabrams31
So if it cost $30K for R&D work with design and development then they would only need to sell 6 kits to recoup the cost.. So if they sold 12 kits at $2500 each then they would recoupe their cost as well. Don't see the logic in selling a kit for $5K sorry..
Hey I would love to support Amuse - just can't afford too.. So I'm thankful that there are knock-offs and quality ones at that.. I'm ok with them making a profit because in the end they are saving me $$...
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It's $30K for the molds alone, this doesn't include the cost to produce each kit, packaging, the cost of shipping each kit from their factory to them, then all the other costs incurred. It's not as straightforward as you're making it seem. Additionally, we as Amuse's dealers have to pay for shipping from Japan, as well as customs duties, and we need to make some money off the kit as well.
The excuse people use of "not able to afford" something is relative; I know quite a few people that save up their money until they can "afford" to buy. In the end it's prioritizing whether one cares to support another's hard work or to support their own wallet.