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14k Gold Rope Chain 18"
Generic · Jewelry / Gold
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Generic 14k Gold Rope Chain 18" is 1.5x — it retails for $400 while its raw materials cost approximately $265.
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Retail price
$400
Raw materials
$265
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$304
1.5x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
1.3x
vs all-in cost
66%
materials share of price
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