What would happen if cows were priced using the same criteria the auto industry uses to price a car?
LIST PRICING FOR A COW
A farmer had been taken several times by the local car dealer. One day, the car dealer informed the farmer that he was coming over to purchase a cow. The farmer priced his unit as follows:
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<td valign=top nowrap valign=top nowrap>BASIC COW<td valign=top nowrap align=right>$499.90
<td valign=top nowrap>Shipping and handling<td valign=top nowrap align=right>35.75
<td valign=top nowrap>Extra Stomach<td valign=top nowrap align=right>79.25
<td valign=top nowrap>Two Tone Exterior<td valign=top nowrap align=right>142.10
<td valign=top nowrap>Produce Storage Compartment<td valign=top nowrap align=right>126.50
<td valign=top nowrap>Heavy Duty Straw Chopper<td valign=top nowrap align=right>189.60
<td valign=top nowrap>Four Spigot/High Output Drain System<td valign=top nowrap align=right>149.20
<td valign=top nowrap>Automatic Fly Swatter<td valign=top nowrap align=right>88.50
<td valign=top nowrap>Genuine Cowhide Upholstery<td valign=top nowrap align=right>179.90
<td valign=top nowrap>Deluxe Dual Horns<td valign=top nowrap align=right>59.25
<td valign=top nowrap>Automatic Fertilizer Attachment<td valign=top nowrap align=right>339.40
<td valign=top nowrap>4X4 Traction Drive Assembly<td valign=top nowrap align=right>884.16
<td valign=top nowrap>Pre-delivery Wash and Comb<td valign=top nowrap align=right>69.80
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<td valign=top nowrap>FARMER’S SUGGESTED LIST PRICE:<td valign=top nowrap align=right>$2,843.30
<td valign=top nowrap>Additional Dealer Adjustments:<td valign=top nowrap align=right>300.00
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<td valign=top nowrap>TOTAL LIST PRICE (Including Options)<td valign=top nowrap align=right>$3,143.36
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