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To: nascarnation

Back in the start of this decade, I read an article that stated the iPhone 4 retailed for $699-750, and had a little under $136 in components and labor.

They have better profit margins then drug cartels.


6 posted on 05/04/2016 5:15:47 PM PDT by Syncopated
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To: Syncopated

“I read an article that stated the iPhone 4 retailed for $699-750, and had a little under $136 in components and labor.”

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Apple definitely has great profit margins.

But keep in mind the cost of R&D both for hardware and software.

Same with drug companies. Everyone complains about the $40 pill, but the companies have to do all the research, and jump through government hoops for approval$.


24 posted on 05/05/2016 7:53:30 AM PDT by ConservativeWarrior (Fall down 7 times, stand up 8. - Japanese proverb)
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