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Ray-Ban Wayfarer Classic
Ray-Ban · Apparel / Sunglasses
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Ray-Ban Ray-Ban Wayfarer Classic is 15.5x — it retails for $171 while its raw materials cost approximately $11.
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Retail price
$171
Raw materials
$11
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$18
15.5x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
9.5x
vs all-in cost
6%
materials share of price
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