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Stihl MS 250 Chainsaw
Stihl · Tools / Outdoor
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Stihl Stihl MS 250 Chainsaw is 2.8x — it retails for $379 while its raw materials cost approximately $135.
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Retail price
$379
Raw materials
$135
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$191
2.8x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
2.0x
vs all-in cost
36%
materials share of price
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