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Re: Prices for supplies (change)
From: Adam[SMTP:absmith-at-tiac-dot-net]
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 1997 1:25 PM
To: Tesla List
Subject: Re: Prices for supplies (change)
>Got a bit of a crazy suggestion: When quoting prices, and determining
>the 'rip-off' point, it may be wise to mention your geographic area.
>I live in Southern California, and am used to paying a premium for
>certain things - and getting a price break for others.
>remember: Location * location * location *
Very very true. Especially true, it seems, for transformers. When I
lived in Syracuse, places would sell be neons for $15 30mA and $30 60mA,
regardless of voltage. Here in Boston, I find the shops much more
reluctant to give up the goods, and those that will want $50 for a 30mA
unit. Other people on the list have paid $5-10 each for working units,
some have paid over $100. The absolute best price I could find in the
617/781/508 area codes was $45 each for 9kV 60mA units. That's what I
ended up paying for my latest transformers.
-Adam
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