[geeks] FYI: CompUSA is offering OS X 10.5 for $99 (after rebate)

[Rick Hamell]

> How much profit margin does a local computer store need?  I would expect
> that on average they would shoot for 30% of the sales price to be
> profit.  At least, that is the markup for plumbers, mechanics, and
> general contractors from what I can see.

When I worked in a computer shop it was 13%. And we were still higher priced
then most other local places. One place cut their profits down to 7%. They
moved about $60k of product a month until their supplier got greedy and cut
their credit line.

Rick