$25 for $1 in parts?

[cliffy]

Just came across this from Spruce   Maybe I'm wrong but it seems a little high priced for what it is-

 

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/mooney05-15255.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlInA8bmn6gIV6gH5AB1VIw0PEAEYASADEgKTWvD_BwE

[Marauder]

Just now, cliffy said:

Just came across this from Spruce   Maybe I'm wrong but it seems a little high priced for what it is-

 

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/mooney05-15255.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlInA8bmn6gIV6gH5AB1VIw0PEAEYASADEgKTWvD_BwE

Wow! I knew there was a market, just never figured anyone would capitalize on us older, overweight Mooney owners. I am still using the one Dr. Bill made for me.

[Hank]

1 minute ago, cliffy said:

Just came across this from Spruce   Maybe I'm wrong but it seems a little high priced for what it is-

$1 in pipe and T-connector, 5 minutes hacksawing them to size, 2 minutes to glue together. Then the glue has to dry . . . Have you priced International Distress Orange spray paint lately?

[Hank]

Just now, Marauder said:

Wow! I knew there was a market, just never figured anyone would capitalize on us older, overweight Mooney owners. I am still using the one Dr. Bill made for me.

I'm not near as trim as I used to be, but I still use my right forefinger and thumb. 

[Marauder]

Just now, Hank said:

I'm not near as trim as I used to be, but I still use my right forefinger and thumb. 

Give it time Hank, give it time...

[cliffy]

I've got the parts in my house plumbing junk box (maybe for several) :-)

[RLCarter]

At least they’re in stock . Haven’t ordered from AS since they started charging sales tax, 2 things I hate paying, taxes and freight 

[Hank]

Just now, RLCarter said:

At least they’re in stock . Haven’t ordered from AS since they started charging sales tax, 2 things I hate paying, taxes and freight 

They're just over 30 Mooney minutes away, and will pick you up and deliver you back to your plane since the Feds Against Aviation blocked all ramp access . . . . .

[aviatoreb]

50 minutes ago, cliffy said:

Just came across this from Spruce   Maybe I'm wrong but it seems a little high priced for what it is-

 

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/mooney05-15255.php?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlInA8bmn6gIV6gH5AB1VIw0PEAEYASADEgKTWvD_BwE

Costs extra because it comes in easy-to-locate orange.

[rbridges]

10 minutes ago, aviatoreb said:

Costs extra because it comes in easy-to-locate orange.

and you're less likely to get shot by deer hunters while holding it.

[aviatoreb]

19 minutes ago, rbridges said:

and you're less likely to get shot by deer hunters while holding it.

True - true.

[Hank]

57 minutes ago, rbridges said:

and you're less likely to get shot by deer hunters while holding it.

I find that unlikely at several thousand feet anyway.  

[rbridges]

34 minutes ago, Hank said:

I find that unlikely at several thousand feet anyway.  

you still gotta land.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-01-07-mn-2489-story.html

[flyboy0681]

2 hours ago, Hank said:

$1 in pipe and T-connector, 5 minutes hacksawing them to size, 2 minutes to glue together. Then the glue has to dry . . . Have you priced International Distress Orange spray paint lately?

Total cost for labor and materials, $3.75. Cost for liability insurance, $20.00

[Hank]

Just now, flyboy0681 said:

Total cost for labor and materials, $3.75. Cost for liability insurance, $20.00

Cool! That leaves him $1.75 in pure profit!

[flyboy0681]

5 minutes ago, Hank said:

Cool! That leaves him $1.75 in pure profit!

Sounds about right.

[rbridges]

28 minutes ago, flyboy0681 said:

Sounds about right.

If you read the description, it's made of PVC and has a warranty.    There go the profits.  

[47U]

What the market will bear.  Aircraft Spruce REALLY likes the plastic in their corner-style nutplates, too.