Re: X-10 on eBay and our prices.

["K. C. Li" <li@xxxxxxx>]

>   I wasn't suggesting you where ripping anyone off but it seems t  me
> that somewhere along the line sombody is. Many times over. The last
> lamp modules i bought where 4 dollars each.

I have a feeling that you didn't read my comments fully. I repeat: The
factory price for a UK appliance or lamp module is over =A310 for
quantitie=
s
of several thousands. Additional costs would have t  be added before the
modules get t  the first destination of the line. If anyone is ripping
people off, it is at the start of the line.

>   I still feel the cost is a factor in holding back X10 in the UK and
> for so long.

Yes, cost is a factor but is not always a major one. Obscurity, lack of
choice and features have also contributed to it.

>   Yes i agree that on some individual kits homebase will have made a
> loss but not overall on the quantaties and X10 range they have
> shifted. Some of these kits where oringinally as i recall somewhere
> around 100 quid.

Do you actually know the quantity Homebase have shifted before and now or
are you just assuming?

>   From the retailer i worked for the discount on basic x10 modules was
> approx 7 quid. With discount there was always profit
> left................ Room for a price cut ?

The discount on what price? Of course there is profit left, HA business is
not charity work and we have bills to pay and mouths t  feed. The profit,
however, is nowhere near as much as you are assuming though. There is
always room for a price cut, the question is where and how much.

Regards,

Kwong Li
li@xxxxxxx
Laser Business Systems Ltd.
http://www.laser.com




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