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| Is there a rule of thumb for volume discounts on simple components? |
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| Psi:
I'm wonder if there is a rule of thumb to guestimate a range for the cost of an item at a specific volume when you know the cost at a larger volume. Yes, I know the question is a bit subjective. Lets say the item is just a simple component and is a stocked part. eg, you know that a factory will sell an item for $0.10 if you buy 10k of them. Is there a way to guess a range for how much an item should cost at a qty of 500? Mainly so you can go into price negotiations with some idea what is fair. I'm mostly thinking of sellers on Alibaba. |
| duckduck:
Digi-Key lists pricing at different quantities (chalk and cheese, I know). That might give you a starting place. Ultimately, I think that just like shopping for a new car, the biggest guns in your negotiating arsenal are quotes from competitors. |
| thm_w:
Look up a similar part on LCSC. I would guess 11-13c at 500pc quantity. |
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