Part of the reason for the sheer number of unique chargers is that manufacturers know there's additional revenue for themselves and for retailers by selling 3 extra chargers that cost them $1.97 to make at $19.99 or $29.00 apiece. Really drives the margins for the cell phones, which are constantly under price pressure. Folks will do all kinds of things to get a subsidized phone for free or $50, but then they'll pay another $60 for accessories without a second thought.
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Brandon @ Jun 29th 2009 11:59AM
Apple agreed? I'm impressed.
Isaac @ Jun 29th 2009 12:29PM
Part of the reason for the sheer number of unique chargers is that manufacturers know there's additional revenue for themselves and for retailers by selling 3 extra chargers that cost them $1.97 to make at $19.99 or $29.00 apiece. Really drives the margins for the cell phones, which are constantly under price pressure. Folks will do all kinds of things to get a subsidized phone for free or $50, but then they'll pay another $60 for accessories without a second thought.