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Subject: Re: Digital Chess Clocks - why more expensive than mechanical clocks?

Author: Roy Eassa

Date: 06:05:19 08/10/01

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On August 10, 2001 at 08:35:20, John Alfred wrote:

>I can't understand why digital chess clocks are more expensive than mechanical
>ones. Anyone care to comment?
>


I think you raise a good point.  Seems like a higher profit margin is the main
reason.  Also, (software) design cost would probably be higher.  But
manufacturing cost would be lower, right?



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