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GE Countertop Microwave
GE · Appliances / Microwaves
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the GE GE Countertop Microwave is 3.9x — it retails for $149 while its raw materials cost approximately $38.
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Retail price
$149
Raw materials
$38
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$74
3.9x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
2.0x
vs all-in cost
26%
materials share of price
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