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Vitamix 5200 Blender
Vitamix · Appliances / Small Kitchen
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Vitamix Vitamix 5200 Blender is 6.6x — it retails for $449 while its raw materials cost approximately $68.
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Retail price
$449
Raw materials
$68
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$106
6.6x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
4.2x
vs all-in cost
15%
materials share of price
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