Is it Dell in Israel or x5 prices of Dell accessories

Those, who remember my posts about Dell Israel, probably know what I’m going to talk about. How much costs Dell Latitude D820 keyboard (part number: UC172) in Israel?

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Well, shipping, handling, etc… Let’s say another 20$ (it’s almost twice). So, $13.59 + $20 = $33.59. Well, they should be profitable, so another 10% = $1.36. You know what, 25% = $3.4. OK, ok, this is little money, so $40.

I just received the proposal from the well known company, which is authorized distribute of Dell in Israel as following $135 (+VAT).

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I called general manager of the company and asked him the simple question: "WHY?". He responded: $75 – the keyboard + work. Well, 65$ for keyboard installation (even in laptop) takes about 15 minutes. So their technicians earns much more then software architects and consulters, about 260$/hour. Maybe I got a wrong job?

But, let’s leave technicians alone and see their earn margins – it’s 500%. Pretty good, isn’t it?

I tried to call Dell Israel to get answers, but no one  (of 10 extensions) did not even poke a phone. I’ll send them and their parent company an email to ask about their price policy. Maybe this way I’ll be less surprised about such prices…

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12 Responses to “Is it Dell in Israel or x5 prices of Dell accessories”

  1. avrum Says:

    i’m looking for a hebrew-english keyboard for the Dell Vostro. Any suggestions?

  2. http://blogs.microsoft.co.il/blogs/tamir/archive/2007/10/30/is-it-dell-in-israel-or-x5-prices-of-dell-accessories.aspx Says:

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  3. Just code - Tamir Khason Says:

      Well, after my fight against Dell Israel and Omnitech , I decided to replace my keyboard my self

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  5. Tamir Khason Says:

    Eran, Dell Israel is not public company :)

  6. Tamir Khason Says:

    not interested in they-are-trying-to-rip-me-off discussions , you, really do not have to

  7. Tamir Khason Says:

    Amit, there are no new keyboards on Dell site. I believe, that the price should be around 20 USD

    search.ebay.com/…/search.dll

  8. ekampf Says:

    With a priofit margin of 500% count me in as an investor :)

  9. not interested in they-are-trying-to-rip-me-off discussions Says:

    This post made me unsubscribe from your blog.

  10. Amit Cohen-Berezin Says:

    How much does a new Keyboard costs in the US? (not refurbished)Does the "Israeli" keyboard is also refurbished?

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  12. Communication Says:

    That was wonderful information. You are doing a wonderful job communicating your message. Keep up the good writing.

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