Well yeah most stuff is priced pretty high above cost unless it is an uncontrolled commodity item. With popular computer parts the margins are very low, but sales are high so all is usually good.

I am one of those that doesn't buy unless I get a "fair" deal in the least. The empeg was fair enough at $300. I'd be just as happy with a CD based mp3 player(on of the newest ones that works well).. Shoot, the empeg has cause a lot of driving close calls lately - I may just sell the sucker or use it at home only..

-John M