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Panasonic Inverter Microwave
Panasonic · Appliances / Microwaves
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Panasonic Panasonic Inverter Microwave is 3.4x — it retails for $229.99 while its raw materials cost approximately $68.
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Retail price
$229.99
Raw materials
$68
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$100
3.4x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
2.3x
vs all-in cost
30%
materials share of price
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