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Title: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: tp4tissue on Sat, 03 November 2012, 23:54:31: I've seen 2600k go as low as $200,

That is probably still above what Microcenter for example paid for them in bulk..

So, it must be <$200 >:D
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: alaricljs on Sun, 04 November 2012, 00:30:03: You used to be able to find 1000 unit pricing on Intel's site if I remember anything. It's my understanding that MC sells a couple of the most popular Intel procs at a loss to get you in the door and buy other things.

Why steamed about the reality of retail markets?
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: kmiller8 on Sun, 04 November 2012, 00:35:50: $50-$120 according to china prices :D

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/566525377/Intel_Core_i7_3770K_Processor.html
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 04 November 2012, 15:36:02: Quote from: kmiller8 on Sun, 04 November 2012, 00:35:50
$50-$120 according to china prices :D

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/566525377/Intel_Core_i7_3770K_Processor.html

I heard these sites were NOT legit...
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: kmiller8 on Sun, 04 November 2012, 15:38:06: Quote from: tp4tissue on Sun, 04 November 2012, 15:36:02
I heard these sites were NOT legit...

Oh absolutely not. Why would china be stocking 20,000 US Made processors a week? That doesn't make any sense :p

However, I wouldn't be surprised if the $120 is around what retailers pay in bulk for those processors.
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: laffindude on Mon, 05 November 2012, 07:11:00: Well, there is an Intel packaging plant in China.
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: alaricljs on Mon, 05 November 2012, 07:35:51: Quote from: kmiller8 on Sun, 04 November 2012, 15:38:06
However, I wouldn't be surprised if the $120 is around what retailers pay in bulk for those processors.

I would be. Tech is not high margin by any means, no where near that sort of margin. Intel makes good bank on them tho no doubt there.
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 05 November 2012, 08:08:52: Retailers can take a loss on a product to get people to buy other things while they're in the store
Title: Re: What do big big retailers pay for processors like the 3770k
Post by: Rumudiez on Mon, 05 November 2012, 12:09:01: Processor manufacturers usually lose money on consumer products and make their money on industrial applications. Intel's i series is an oddball in that it managed to make money in both respects, so I don't think they're marked up as much as these other posts suggest.