Re: have not idea whatRe: is wireless mature yet

["Bob Worthy" <securinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert L Bass" <sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> For the DIYer hard-wiring the alarm system presents several
> advantages.  First, it's less expensive since he doesn't have to
> buy transmitters and a receiver.

> > Add in the cost of the cable
>
> An average run of 50 feet of cable costs about $2-3.

Is that what you sell it for?  50 feet of wire is about $1.00's worth.

> A zone expander will cost ~$7-9 per zone, depending on the model.

Is that what you sell them for?  An 8 zone expander from DSC is approx.
$3.50 per zone.

> You abuse drill bits?

Comes with the territory, cost of doing business. You never know what is
going to be in the material (wood, concrete) that is not visible when you
start to drill. It has been so long since you attempted an installation that
you may not know what damage a drill bit on a hammer drill may suffer. In
your day, the old hand augers were much easier on drill bits.

> Not only that but they don't even need any training or skill to
> do it.  :^)

A line out of BassHome Alarm's Sales pitch. With that mentality, the client
is much better off with you simply drop shipping equiment, even with your
200-300% mark ups. No wonder labor expenses never figure into you
calculations.