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Old October 30th 03, 04:09 PM
Bruce A. Frank
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No, low volume.

Larry Smith wrote:

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Wondering why the price of a set of Flying wires for most HB Bi Planes

cost
3k or more? Not trying to argue, just wondering what drives the high cost.

Thanks- J. Wolfer


monopoly


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Old October 31st 03, 08:37 PM
Jerry Wass
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If you're the only show in town, you charge all the traffic will bear, or send 'em
to
merry old Scotland---'course $3K will buy a lot of haggus.

"Bruce A. Frank" wrote:

No, low volume.

Larry Smith wrote:

"PWK" wrote in message
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Wondering why the price of a set of Flying wires for most HB Bi Planes

cost
3k or more? Not trying to argue, just wondering what drives the high cost.

Thanks- J. Wolfer


monopoly


--
Bruce A. Frank, Editor "Ford 3.8/4.2L Engine and V-6 STOL
Homebuilt Aircraft Newsletter"
| Publishing interesting material|
| on all aspects of alternative |
| engines and homebuilt aircraft.|


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Old November 1st 03, 01:21 PM
Stealth Pilot
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On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 14:37:11 -0600, Jerry Wass
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you know I've been amused by the header of this thread for some time.
when you consider the absolutely critical nature of the things I'm
damned if I'd be buying the cheaper ones if they were available.

they are the most non redundant parts of an aircraft that uses them.
buy the best, you are seldom around for a warranty claim.

Stealth Pilot
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Old November 1st 03, 03:45 PM
Larry Smith
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"Stealth Pilot" wrote in message
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On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 14:37:11 -0600, Jerry Wass
wrote:

you know I've been amused by the header of this thread for some time.
when you consider the absolutely critical nature of the things I'm
damned if I'd be buying the cheaper ones if they were available.

they are the most non redundant parts of an aircraft that uses them.
buy the best, you are seldom around for a warranty claim.

Stealth Pilot


Good is of one, better of two, best of three or more. All you can get are
good. Monopoly and all like that. Brunton bought out its competitor.


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Old November 1st 03, 04:03 PM
Rich S.
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"Stealth Pilot" wrote in message
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you know I've been amused by the header of this thread for some time.
when you consider the absolutely critical nature of the things I'm
damned if I'd be buying the cheaper ones if they were available.

they are the most non redundant parts of an aircraft that uses them.
buy the best, you are seldom around for a warranty claim.


I am amused by those who equate price with quality. )))

Rich S.


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Old November 2nd 03, 04:37 PM
Stealth Pilot
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On Sat, 1 Nov 2003 08:03:57 -0800, "Rich S."
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"Stealth Pilot" wrote in message
.. .

you know I've been amused by the header of this thread for some time.
when you consider the absolutely critical nature of the things I'm
damned if I'd be buying the cheaper ones if they were available.

they are the most non redundant parts of an aircraft that uses them.
buy the best, you are seldom around for a warranty claim.


I am amused by those who equate price with quality. )))

Rich S.

every time I pass up a $4 set of chinese drills for a $17 set of
sutton or frost drills I too am amused by those who believe that
quality can be had for $4. (australian $) and that drills made in mild
steel will be ok if tungsten coated.

in aviation though you get mightily sick of the price impost of
insurance and those who prey on the acceptance of it.
a $us17 spruce 4" tailwheel regularly retails in australia for $aus80.
$aus1 = $us0.72

Stealth (*******s) Pilot

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Old November 2nd 03, 08:19 PM
Rich S.
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"Stealth Pilot" wrote in message
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in aviation though you get mightily sick of the price impost of
insurance and those who prey on the acceptance of it.
a $us17 spruce 4" tailwheel regularly retails in australia for $aus80.
$aus1 = $us0.72


As well as those who just use "Product Liability" as an excuse to gouge
customers. To wit - the price of new Cessnas. Adjusted for inflation, should
be around $60,000 U.S. Congress has already passed significant tort reform,
but the price is $160,000.

Truth is, they make more profit per dollar of investment building Citations.
Liability has little to do with their decisions.

Rich S.


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Old November 6th 03, 12:11 AM
warmas
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"I need to replace a couple flying wires on my Smith Miniplane.
Anyone have any for sale?

Mike Warbington
 




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