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Sony A1 Body
Sony · Electronics / Cameras
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Sony Sony A1 Body is 7.1x — it retails for $6,498 while its raw materials cost approximately $910.
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Retail price
$6,498
Raw materials
$910
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$1,145
7.1x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
5.7x
vs all-in cost
14%
materials share of price
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