Posted by Allan on 09/28/05 07:13

On Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:01:35 -0600, Black Locust <bl2112@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>In article <2ogij1teeel1afdjpfl6tbrkro2gfe8ocp@4ax.com>,
> Allan <Spamstillsucks@buffyandkantica22arebrianlamb.net> wrote:
>
>> But they have no problem paying $50 for a 4 DVD set that costs $3.20
>> to manufacture? RAW manufacturing costs are not a determining factor
>> in the decision to buy TV Seasons on DVD.
>
>It's all based on perception Allan. When a customer picks up a heavy 6
>disc box set at Best Buy, they believe it actually cost a lot to
>manufacture. A single disc inside a keep case that weighs a couple of
>ounces will have no such effect.

"RAW manufacturing costs are NOT a determining factor in the decision
to buy TV Seasons on DVD."

Heavy = expensive?

Lets throw a brick in there.............








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