Defense of Sticker Shock

[Mike]

In Defense of Sticker Shock | Stereophile.com

There are faster ways to start an online fight, but not many. Say "$10,000 DAC" and watch audio-forum commenters descend like pigeons on a dropped hot dog, flapping and furious. They'll tell you the designers are crooks, the buyers are dupes, and anyone not DIY-ing with AliExpress kits is a poseur.

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I have the unique perspective of being in retail, distribution, manufacturing and trade show.

This article really does a good job explaining things.

 

[brad225]

I always wonder how many of the people making the derogatory comments about designers and prices ever started their own business or created their own product?

 

[Michaels HiFi]

I always wonder how many of the people making the derogatory comments about designers and prices ever started their own business or created their own product?

For sure. When you read many of their comments, they think the only costs are the actual component costs and they usually post something silly like "I can buy the parts and make it for less". LOL

 

[Mike]

I always wonder how many of the people making the derogatory comments about designers and prices ever started their own business or created their own product?

Being on the manufacturing side, I can tell you it’s eye opening.