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Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint
Caran d'Ache · Stationery / Pens
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Caran d'Ache Caran d'Ache 849 Ballpoint is 3.9x — it retails for $35 while its raw materials cost approximately $9.
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Retail price
$35
Raw materials
$9
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$15
3.9x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
2.3x
vs all-in cost
26%
materials share of price
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