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L.L. Bean Bean Boot 8"
L.L. Bean · Apparel / Boots
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the L.L. Bean L.L. Bean Bean Boot 8" is 6.5x — it retails for $169 while its raw materials cost approximately $26.
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Retail price
$169
Raw materials
$26
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$48
6.5x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
3.5x
vs all-in cost
15%
materials share of price
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