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Old January 12th 08, 12:23 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
Don Pearce
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Default Ripoff 'HiFi' component prices....

On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:15:10 -0000, "Keith G"
wrote:


....pale into insignificance when compared to parts prices for modern
motorbikes - these 2 packs:

http://www.apah69.dsl.pipex.com/show/Polomints.jpg


containing (in total) 4 bolts, 4 copper washers, 2 plastic bungs, 2 rubber
caps and 2 cable ties cost just 42p short of....

....wait for it....

....FIFTY QUID...!!

The mints were not included!

(Or is it me...??)



You are forgetting the display quality presentation bag they came in,
and of course the beautiful hand block printed instructions. Got to be
49 quid's worth of anyone's money.

I remember noticing the rip-off prices of a lot of the stuff that got
replaced when you dropped it.

d

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