$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]

  On 6/29/2020 at 4:41 PM, 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

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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]

  On 6/29/2020 at 4:41 PM, cliffy said:

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

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$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]

  On 6/29/2020 at 4:44 PM, 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.

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

[Marauder]

  On 6/29/2020 at 4:47 PM, Hank said:

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

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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]

  On 6/29/2020 at 5:26 PM, 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 

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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]

  On 6/29/2020 at 4:41 PM, 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

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

[rbridges]

  On 6/29/2020 at 5:34 PM, aviatoreb said:

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

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

[aviatoreb]

  On 6/29/2020 at 5:48 PM, rbridges said:

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

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True - true.

[Hank]

  On 6/29/2020 at 5:48 PM, rbridges said:

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

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I find that unlikely at several thousand feet anyway.  

[rbridges]

  On 6/29/2020 at 6:49 PM, Hank said:

I find that unlikely at several thousand feet anyway.  

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you still gotta land.

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

[flyboy0681]

  On 6/29/2020 at 4:47 PM, 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?

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

[Hank]

  On 6/29/2020 at 7:47 PM, flyboy0681 said:

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

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Cool! That leaves him $1.75 in pure profit!

[flyboy0681]

  On 6/29/2020 at 7:48 PM, Hank said:

Cool! That leaves him $1.75 in pure profit!

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Sounds about right.

[rbridges]

  On 6/29/2020 at 7:57 PM, flyboy0681 said:

Sounds about right.

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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.