Originally Posted by
johnsquires
It would be interesting to hear from the manufacturer and see if there really is a basis for charging more or if it truly is all about profit and taking advantage of certain people. I do know some companies (pharmaceuticals especially) try to recoup R&D costs, so maybe that's part of it. The problem I see them facing is just what some have mentioned; if you can get a very good line for $50, why pay $130. But I can think of several items where paying the big bucks is often more prudent - tents, sleeping bags, raincoats come to mind. I wouldn't think of taking a tent from Big 5 to, say, Alaska.
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