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Cypis
8
Dec 23, 2015
MSRP $60.00 for a piece of wood? Doh!
UrVAITguy
484
Dec 23, 2015
CypisBe careful. The last time I weighed in on a ridiculous price for a piece of wood, I was criticized quite roundly.
UrVAITguyI will not criticize at all, so fear not. I will however explain. I understand people look at this as "wood" and wood doesn't have much intrinsic value to people. However, this is not just "wood". You can't buy this from a big box store. These are specialty pieces that demand a higher materials price. But that is only part of it, and it would be unfair to judge the price point of an item based solely on the main material that goes into it.
These are made not in a factory, but by two actual human beings with their hands. This is not just cutting a piece of wood, putting a bevel on it and calling it a day. These are sanded to be glass smooth - you can ask anyone that has received one from us, including the Massdrop team. The amount of care and time that goes into the sanding process is significant. In addition, when we finish them, this isn't using typical finishes from Home Depot. We use professional furniture quality finishes. These are very different finishes from what you will find on any other wood product sold here on MD (and that is not meant to disparage, but simply point out a difference). We apply multiple coats and we allow for proper drying time in between each one.
So you have to understand, the price is reached by taking many things into account. Not just the material price, but also the cost of sanding, and finishing, the blades needed to make these, the feet that go on the underside and, it should go without saying, but the amount of time it takes to make something that is worth selling (and, in my opinion buying).
I understand that this may not be for everyone. And I respect everyone's opinion on cost, and any other feedback. I realize I may not sway anyone with my explanation, but it is better to provide one then say nothing.
Thank you!
Wodan
643
Dec 23, 2015
InanisYou really make me want to buy one - being German through and through, your passion for quality gave me tingles. Your international shipping rates are killing the deal for me though. Massdrop does a great job on international shipping rates. Can you offer cheaper shipping if you let Massdrop handle the international orders ? They just sent me a RoyalGlam wrist rest for 6$.
WodanThank you for your support. :)
These shipping rates are actually Massdrop's, not mine. I am doing the fulfillment, but they are providing the shipping labels. I have no idea how they got you a $6 shipping rate from US to Germany. When I ship normally it costs like 3x that much, and no tracking is provided.
Perhaps someone from the MD team could chime in?
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