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Why SO MUCH for a door pull (piece of metal) Aaron Fude 10-18-2007
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Posted by franz frippl on October 18, 2007, 7:12 pm
On Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:56:50 +0000, Aaron Fude wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Is there an explanation for the price (other than supply-demand) for
> an item like this:
>
> http://www.signaturehardware.com/product3964
>
> which is essentiall a piece of metal?
>
> I've seen slightly more elaborate pieces of metals for over $800.
>
> I guess the real question is where could I find ORB door pulls for a
> more reasonable price (e.g. 1/20th)
>
> Thank you in advance!
>
> Aaron

Good argument for greed.
On the other hand, a fool and his money are soon parted.

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Posted by on October 18, 2007, 11:51 pm
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>Is there an explanation for the price (other than supply-demand) for
>an item like this:
>
>http://www.signaturehardware.com/product3964
>
>which is essentiall a piece of metal?
>
>I've seen slightly more elaborate pieces of metals for over $800.
>
>I guess the real question is where could I find ORB door pulls for a
>more reasonable price (e.g. 1/20th)
>
>Thank you in advance!
>
>Aaron

Anyone that pays that price is an idiot.
You can get cheaper ones at H.D. or any hardware store.
Or just bend a piece of scrap tin and make your own for free.

Posted by RicodJour on October 19, 2007, 8:15 am
On Oct 18, 11:51 pm, alvinamo...@notmail.com wrote:
>
> Anyone that pays that price is an idiot.
> You can get cheaper ones at H.D. or any hardware store.
> Or just bend a piece of scrap tin and make your own for free.

Yeah, I'd like to see the blood stains and rust on your door handles!
And the idea that making your own is free only if you place no value
at all on your time. The thing the OP linked to is either solid brass
or bronze, depending on the finish. ORB is oil rubbed bronze.

R


Posted by on October 19, 2007, 9:47 am
On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:15:05 -0700, RicodJour

>On Oct 18, 11:51 pm, alvinamo...@notmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Anyone that pays that price is an idiot.
>> You can get cheaper ones at H.D. or any hardware store.
>> Or just bend a piece of scrap tin and make your own for free.
>
>Yeah, I'd like to see the blood stains and rust on your door handles!
>And the idea that making your own is free only if you place no value
>at all on your time. The thing the OP linked to is either solid brass
>or bronze, depending on the finish. ORB is oil rubbed bronze.
>
>R

I dont make my own in the house. Mine came with the house, but I have
bought them for other projects at about $2 each and they look nice and
are durable. On the other hand, I have made them for barn doors, out
of 1/8 inch thick by 1" steel. It takes me about about 10 minutes
with a torch, hammer and vice to bend them. The ones I make cost 25
cents for the metal and another 10 cents for the spray paint and torch
gas. I save buying the ones that cost $8 each, and mine are much
stronger. No, they are not sharp.

The thing the OP linked to damn well better be made of brass at that
rediculous price. Or, actually it should be made of solid gold.....

Posted by willshak on October 19, 2007, 10:54 am
on 10/19/2007 9:47 AM alvinamorey@notmail.com said the following:
> On Fri, 19 Oct 2007 05:15:05 -0700, RicodJour
>
>
>> On Oct 18, 11:51 pm, alvinamo...@notmail.com wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone that pays that price is an idiot.
>>> You can get cheaper ones at H.D. or any hardware store.
>>> Or just bend a piece of scrap tin and make your own for free.
>>>
>> Yeah, I'd like to see the blood stains and rust on your door handles!
>> And the idea that making your own is free only if you place no value
>> at all on your time. The thing the OP linked to is either solid brass
>> or bronze, depending on the finish. ORB is oil rubbed bronze.
>>
>> R
>>
>
> I dont make my own in the house. Mine came with the house, but I have
> bought them for other projects at about $2 each and they look nice and
> are durable. On the other hand, I have made them for barn doors, out
> of 1/8 inch thick by 1" steel. It takes me about about 10 minutes
> with a torch, hammer and vice to bend them. The ones I make cost 25
> cents for the metal and another 10 cents for the spray paint and torch
> gas. I save buying the ones that cost $8 each, and mine are much
> stronger. No, they are not sharp.
>
> The thing the OP linked to damn well better be made of brass at that
> rediculous price. Or, actually it should be made of solid gold.....
>
It's a status symbol, so one pays for the name.
Why does a celebrity spend $13,000 for a handbag?
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