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To All,
> > I for one highly doubt that 3033 is a loss leader. I mean come on, Mega Blocks
> > is lower quality. It is not that much lower though. Mega Blocks has R & D and
> > printing cost just like Lego. So a Mega Blocks battleship w/ 780pcs @ $20 vs.
> > the equivalent (If TLC still made any) Lego set @ $80-$90. So there is a
> > $70-$80 differnce in material cost? Yeah right. The tub has no R & D costs
> > and minimal printing costs. Two Mega Blocks tubs with 1400pcs @ $20 vs. a
> > Lego tub with 1200pcs @ $20 is probably the best indicator of the material cost
> > difference.
>
> I kind of doubt that they are overpricing us.
Well, I think ABS is a costlier plastic than whatever
MegaBloks is made out of. That is the major difference
between Lego and Megabloks / Best Lock, is it not?
There are so many factors to consider also, like labor,
plant costs, taxes, insurance, etc. It is hard for us to see
sometimes.
Scott S.
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