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Re: Key plating cost, silver vs. nickel

Author: Rick Williams
Date: 2003-03-25 22:03

Most likely the price of silver only moderately effects the final price as reflected in the selling prices of clarinets. Various factors come into play including turnover of instruments (the higher, the cheaper-usually), competative pricing, desirability (the more people want something, the more you can charge), and as has been pointed out, manufacturing costs.

Also reflected may be taxes, import/export duties, associated costs such as transportation and insurance etc..

Free markets tend to seek value which isn't always the same as cost. Are silver keys worth $X more? If they are to the purchaser and the price meets expectatons, then the transaction occurs, if not, then it doesn't.

Best
RW

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