[Elecraft] Reduced-height bail (cost)

[Tom W8JI]

The typical cost to take a parts order and ship a part at Ameritron, back in 
the 1980's, was about $20. That does not include the shipping fees, just the 
overhead to take an order, pick the part, pack the part, and do the shipping 
labels, handle the invoice or paperwork.

Shipping small low cost parts is a service to customers, not a moneymaker.
Hams don't realize the bargains they get on parts and equipment.

Imagine the handling expenses, that would include expenses for inspecting 
returned parts, that would go with swapping out a part. Plus the new radios 
sold, if returned parts were installed, would contain used parts. Not a good 
idea at all.

73 Tom

> Actually that sounds reasonable.  The item may not cost a whole lot
> to manufacture, but by the time you add in the overhead cost of
> having it on hand, paying someone to take the order, go get it from
> stock, package and label it, and then give it to the shipper you end
> up with having to price things up a bit.