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BIC Cristal Xtra Smooth 24-pack
BIC · Stationery / Pens
CANONICAL STAT
The estimated idiot index of the BIC BIC Cristal Xtra Smooth 24-pack is 3.6x — it retails for $4.99 while its raw materials cost approximately $1.4.
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Retail price
$4.99
Raw materials
$1.4
All-in cost (materials + labor + shipping)
$2.5
3.6x
idiot index (price ÷ materials)
2.0x
vs all-in cost
28%
materials share of price
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