[simpits-tech] RE: F-16 knobs

[Marv De Beque]

Yeah, that about sums it up.

When I get closer to doing this I might talk to everyone about preordering
knobs.  If the interest is high enough, then I would solicit some sort of
deposit and move from there.

I believe that I would prefer to sell direct.

Marv
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> From: Steve Wilson <mafsix@attbi.com>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 23:24:33 -0400
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: [simpits-tech] RE: F-16 knobs
> 
> Understood about the molding, Marv - but then again, $900 for a set
> of 17 knobs?  Wow - that's a pretty steep startup investment, and I
> understand why it's a bit of an obstacle.
> 
> When you get to the point where you're ready to go, it sounds like
> you'd need at least 15 -20 orders to split up that cost, plus the
> cost of labor, materials and profit, to get the price for the 46
> knobs into the $200 to $300 range.  All with a sizeable
> non-refundable downpayment to secure the order.  Sound about right?
> Think you'd have that many customers?  And would you be doing
> business direct to us, rather than going through a third party?
> 
> I'm just asking questions like this to keep the hope alive.  It's
> been a bit since you allowed as to your intentions to do this, and
> it's a big time and money investment - not to mention effort.  Easy
> to see why it's found a comfy spot on the back burner.
> 
> Not tryin' to nag - tryin' to be understanding.  And.... patient
> too!!  ;-)
> 
> Steve
> 
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