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Parker Jotter Stainless
Parker · Stationery / Pens
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the Parker Parker Jotter Stainless is 4.5x — it retails for $27 while its raw materials cost approximately $6.
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Retail price
$27
Raw materials
$6
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$10.5
4.5x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
2.6x
vs all-in cost
22%
materials share of price
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