I just had to tell another customer that a thermostat for her refrigerator doesn't cost $30 any more. It costs $242.31 (wholesale) (plus shipping). Of course, she asked me why it is so expensive, and I had to tell her, "Because a microprocessor is much cheaper to manufacture than a bi-metal thermostat".
What's wrong with this picture?
Am I just having difficulty with waiting until the promised lower costs will materialize? Or did somebody blow smoke up my skirt?
Seriously...My Ford would just about sell for the cost of the 3 parts this refrigerator needs...a thermostat, a door gasket, and an ice delivery motor. I'm looking at 3 cars in the driveway, every one of them worth at least $20,00 and I'm trying to explain the cost of a microprocessor to the owners of those cars. I guess I need a check-up from the neck-up. (A little salute to nsaspook, there.)
What's wrong with this picture?
Am I just having difficulty with waiting until the promised lower costs will materialize? Or did somebody blow smoke up my skirt?
Seriously...My Ford would just about sell for the cost of the 3 parts this refrigerator needs...a thermostat, a door gasket, and an ice delivery motor. I'm looking at 3 cars in the driveway, every one of them worth at least $20,00 and I'm trying to explain the cost of a microprocessor to the owners of those cars. I guess I need a check-up from the neck-up. (A little salute to nsaspook, there.)