Hi.
Still chasing a bike or kit however I have a couple of thoughts about the retail price of the BionX kits.
Now, I have no knowledge of the development costs, production costs, distribution costs, marketing costs or any idea of manufacturers margins or retailers margins. I'm looking at this ONLY from my viewpoint as a potential customer.
It seems to me that the retail price of this kit is 40-50% above a price structure that would immediately enable a significant market. As I stated above I'm not considering any other costs other than the cost to me the end user. I base my statement on 1. Comparison costs with other kits which actually exist. and 2. Comparision costs with ready-built bikes already fitted with either the BionX system or other "comparable" systems.
So, my questions are: Has anyone purchased this kit or does anyone know of someone who has purchased the kit? Is there actually a market out there at these prices?
I just can't bring myself to lay out some £1200.00-£1650.00 for this kit even if it is a decent one!
Regards
vectra
Still chasing a bike or kit however I have a couple of thoughts about the retail price of the BionX kits.
Now, I have no knowledge of the development costs, production costs, distribution costs, marketing costs or any idea of manufacturers margins or retailers margins. I'm looking at this ONLY from my viewpoint as a potential customer.
It seems to me that the retail price of this kit is 40-50% above a price structure that would immediately enable a significant market. As I stated above I'm not considering any other costs other than the cost to me the end user. I base my statement on 1. Comparison costs with other kits which actually exist. and 2. Comparision costs with ready-built bikes already fitted with either the BionX system or other "comparable" systems.
So, my questions are: Has anyone purchased this kit or does anyone know of someone who has purchased the kit? Is there actually a market out there at these prices?
I just can't bring myself to lay out some £1200.00-£1650.00 for this kit even if it is a decent one!
Regards
vectra
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