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?
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).
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…
October 29th, 2007 · Comments (12)
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
i’m looking for a hebrew-english keyboard for the Dell Vostro. Any suggestions?
January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
  Well, after my fight against Dell Israel and Omnitech , I decided to replace my keyboard my self
January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
Eran, Dell Israel is not public company
January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
not interested in they-are-trying-to-rip-me-off discussions , you, really do not have to
January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
Amit, there are no new keyboards on Dell site. I believe, that the price should be around 20 USD
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January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
With a priofit margin of 500% count me in as an investor
January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
This post made me unsubscribe from your blog.
January 1st, 2009 at 12:25 am
How much does a new Keyboard costs in the US? (not refurbished)Does the "Israeli" keyboard is also refurbished?
January 1st, 2009 at 12:26 am
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