truth on hold Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 The mark up on SMS was particularly outrageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Not unlike the markup on many many items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) Look for that to change on SMS with messaging alternatives like whattsapp that are always on, and free (or close to it depending how you use it). Edited April 11, 2013 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 funny video. i thought the hdmi cable was the best or worst (depending on whether you're the seller or buyer). doesn't surprise me that monster made something similar. they are master monsters of rip off. a few others that come to mind - anything by bang and olufsen (only makes sense if you have a $15k sofa, an arc lamp and some original calder art in your living room and then, the whole pretentious mess makes even less sense) and finally, just about anything by bose. oh, and i listened to those headphones in target and thought the same thing as this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 furniture markup is amazing, too. It's not tech, but I used to run the Pennyslvania House warehouse when it was for LaZBoy. I have the books we used still. A bed suite would cost $25,000 but it would cost about 1/8 to make and ship. The MSRP, all of that, ridiculous... Tech stuff, back to that, though...remote controls, CD/DVD's 10 years ago, calculators, and fridges and freezers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 furniture markup is amazing, too. It's not tech, but I used to run the Pennyslvania House warehouse when it was for LaZBoy. I have the books we used still. A bed suite would cost $25,000 but it would cost about 1/8 to make and ship. The MSRP, all of that, ridiculous... Tech stuff, back to that, though...remote controls, CD/DVD's 10 years ago, calculators, and fridges and freezers. is it possible to buy furniture that isn't overpriced? i have only one piece that i think might survive to be used by the next generation...and it was custom built in a small now, out-of business shop in hickory, nc. everything else i expect to be junk long before i go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 True dat on HDMI cables. I bought a 25 footer to hook up my computer to my TV. $7.99 at Newegg.com. Digital means stuff either works or it doesn't. So anyone telling you a fancy gold-plated cable makes a lick of difference is conning you. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 What a surprise, Windows 8 is a flop: http://news.yahoo.com/research-firm-pc-sales-plunge-windows-8-flops-200210332--finance.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 True dat on HDMI cables. I bought a 25 footer to hook up my computer to my TV. $7.99 at Newegg.com. Digital means stuff either works or it doesn't. So anyone telling you a fancy gold-plated cable makes a lick of difference is conning you. PTR That's a damn good price for a 25 ft hdmi. I use monoprice.com usually for my A/V cable needs. I also bought a wall mount for a 46 inch lcd TV from them for $20, the best buys etc. wanted well over $100 for a similar mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 My brother used to do installs for TW, he'd give anyone an HDMI cable if they need one out of the back of his truck, and laugh at the home owners who insisted he use their store bought $60 Monster cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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