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Post by MartinT on May 11, 2015 9:07:41 GMT
Never mind all that, what about the omni-directional device which "adds High Fidelity"? Comes with a BJ, apparently
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Post by pinkie on May 11, 2015 9:45:49 GMT
Never mind all that, what about the omni-directional device which "adds High Fidelity"? Comes with a BJ, apparently Don't go giving AK ideas. He'll get the wrong one!
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Post by stanleyb on May 11, 2015 12:34:08 GMT
I also feel that you are beginning to sound like Arthur's PR division. I thought this forum didn't allow trade promotion. Not that it matters, as I don't see you drumming up too many sales at that price. Quite a few intakes of breath and more than a few titters maybe. This is an important issue, and the sole reason why I am unlikely to mention here anything new that I am working on. Spy pics and sounding out possible interests can easily be interpreted as trade promotion. Mind you, the thread on Windows 10 also falls into this category of trade promotion. Microsoft is bound to get some extra sales from our discussion on W10. No doubt the Raspberry Pi has also benefited from the long thread. Such topics such really be banned or deleted since they are promoting trade in these products on the forum.
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Post by danielquinn on May 11, 2015 13:05:59 GMT
Stanley you are being tonque in cheek are you not ?
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Post by MartinT on May 11, 2015 13:37:16 GMT
Spy pics and sounding out possible interests can easily be interpreted as trade promotion. I think we can all tell the difference between giving us useful information and outright shilling. The few times the latter has happened we have stopped it pretty quickly. However, it's very acceptable to provide spy pics and sound out interest in new products, Stan. In doing this, you are still behaving within the rules of being a member and everyone can see your declared interest in your profile/signature.
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Post by danielquinn on May 18, 2015 15:28:44 GMT
Please will everyone remember the definition of value: the price YOU are prepared to pay for a product or service. In marketing terms, Value = Benefits / Cost. Also remember that you are rarely paying just for the cost of the components plus a mark-up (this is a simplistic and inaccurate view to take). You are also paying for the R&D invested in the product, which can sometimes add up to many man-years of time. This is economically simplistic . The price people are prepared to pay is not as classical economics determines an individual's choice it is a consequence of the distribution of wealth in a society, politics and culture . Before choice comes societal structures and politics . For example the luxury car market in Cuba as been historically poor due to a more even distribution of wealth and government policies . value if far more complex than a simple cost/benefit analysis . Additionally , the R&D argument is a red herring . If it had any basis in reality then once R&D costs had been recouped prices would significantly drop , they do not . price of many items is also propped up by copyright and patent law .
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2015 16:28:45 GMT
Arthur was chatting to another TT manufacturer on the merits of various designs, on Sunday @ Munich twas a very interesting discussion!
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Post by MartinT on May 18, 2015 19:04:29 GMT
I'll bet! Care to say who the other manufacturer was?
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Post by Stratmangler on May 18, 2015 20:12:01 GMT
For example the luxury car market in Cuba as been historically poor due to a more even distribution of wealth and government policies Now I thought it had everything to do with a USA trade embargo.
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Post by danielquinn on May 18, 2015 20:47:55 GMT
Why USA don't make good luxury cars.
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Post by Stratmangler on May 18, 2015 20:59:52 GMT
Why USA don't make good luxury cars. They don't make decent cars in the USA at all, with the exception of one European manufacturer that I can think of. Something to do with not needing cars to negotiate tight twisting roads or corners, so they don't build cars that can
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Post by pre65 on May 18, 2015 21:10:42 GMT
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Post by Stratmangler on May 18, 2015 21:31:40 GMT
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Post by stanleyb on May 18, 2015 21:33:10 GMT
You are far too easily pleased.
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Post by pre65 on May 18, 2015 21:36:42 GMT
I'm not saying I would want one.
These days I don't want the absolute in roadholding and performance. A Mercedes SL600 and a Bentley Flying Spur V8 would probably suit my needs.
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Post by danielquinn on May 19, 2015 6:01:30 GMT
If you can only name one exception it is best to accept the general point.
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Post by ChrisB on May 19, 2015 6:32:53 GMT
Some of the most tightly twisting roads I have ever negotiated are in the US and they were all chock full of American cars, so Chris' point is a bit odd! As 'good' is a rather nebulous concept, I shall ignore that caveat but point out that there are many luxury cars made in the US. How many do I need to list?
Cadillac XTS Buick Regal GS Lincoln MKS Chrysler 300 Buick LaCrosse Lincoln MKZ Tesla Model S Cadillac ATS Buick Verano
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Post by MartinT on May 19, 2015 8:46:36 GMT
Look at the Ford GT.
I saw one go past me today. Boy, was it loud! Looked gorgeous.
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Post by pre65 on May 19, 2015 11:21:12 GMT
Look at the Ford GT.
I saw one go past me today. Boy, was it loud! Looked gorgeous. Not a very practical car, but I would love to road test one.
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Post by danielquinn on May 19, 2015 11:27:44 GMT
Some of the most tightly twisting roads I have ever negotiated are in the US and they were all chock full of American cars, so Chris' point is a bit odd! As 'good' is a rather nebulous concept, I shall ignore that caveat but point out that there are many luxury cars made in the US. How many do I need to list? Cadillac XTS Buick Regal GS Lincoln MKS Chrysler 300 Buick LaCrosse Lincoln MKZ Tesla Model S Cadillac ATS Buick Verano None of those would fall in any petrol heads top ten ever .
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