The $60 lathe with $300 shipping

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The $60 lathe with $300 shipping · Proposed air date:

Tom describes winning a small lathe cheaply only to receive a shipping quote several times the sale price. Dr. Dave uses the story to argue for transparent total prices, while Evil Steve points to marketplace reputation as a practical pressure toward honest dealing.

4:13 · Consulting Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2009-07-04. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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