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Vitamix A3500 Ascent
Vitamix · Kitchen / Small Appliances
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Vitamix Vitamix A3500 Ascent is 3.9x — it retails for $649.95 while its raw materials cost approximately $165.
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Retail price
$649.95
Raw materials
$165
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$218
3.9x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
3.0x
vs all-in cost
25%
materials share of price
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