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694 points taubek | 1 comments | 4/9/2025, 12:58:00 PM | HN request time: 0.203s | source

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AtlasBarfed ◴[4/9/2025, 7:38:00 PM] No.43636776[source]▶

"Everyone needs a fixed percentage to make money"

I get they WANT to, and it's what a shoe retail strives for, but this isn't accurate.

Cars for example aren't 100% marked up. That would be insanity.

1. bluedino ◴[4/9/2025, 7:43:00 PM] No.43636836[source]▶

Shoe dealerships don't sell used shoes and have service/parts departments where they make most of their money

How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?