[simpits-tech] RE: F-16 knobs

[Marv De Beque]

Obviously, yes.  I have two or three that I own already.
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> From: "Ido Dekkers" <idekkers@clicksoftware.com>
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> Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:54:34 +0300
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> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] RE: F-16 knobs
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> If you get a loaner of real ones to make the knobs will it be easier ?
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> Ido
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> Marv De Beque    
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> 12:42 PM                 Re: [simpits-tech] RE: F-16 knobs
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> Yeah, that about sums it up.
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> 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.
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> I believe that I would prefer to sell direct.
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> 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
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>> 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.
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>> 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?
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>> 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.
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>> Not tryin' to nag - tryin' to be understanding.  And.... patient
>> too!!  ;-)
>> 
>> Steve
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