No, you misunderstood me. I meant it is an elective sale. It is on sale some places and not others. So it is not like you just go get the best price anywhere. It is not the same as buyers remorse after the fact in my view. I feel they should just require everyone to sell it for the same price whatever that may be. this is only because Topre is price controlled. The way they implemented this "sale" is what seems silly to me. It is not like Trivago. that is looking for backdoor discounts. This was always the same price anywhere. Then they go say dealers can choose anything between $199 and $269. It is obviously legal I am sure, I just found it disappointing. I mean as an ideology of sorts. It departs from their long time standing in an unusual way. I am in no way upset. I am just saying it does not sound like a "fair" practice from a highly reputable company. Perhaps I just have some different views than others. It is different than a single dealer discounting a non price controlled product. I guess I just found this scheme odd coming from Topre. The real truth is they are not selling well and they are trying to ramp up sales. Still being fair to dealers because they make less per unit the lower the price. I get their idea but it seems poorly implemented. There must have been a better answer to this situation. I do not know what it might be. As I said, I had got one when it was $269 everywhere for much less so I am not complaining. anyways Lubed, O-rings and GMG considering what I make for my labor this board is let's just say more than $269. So I am in no way disappointed. not at all. I guess I would say not that I find it unfair but an odd solution to weak sales by Topre. I do not even know why sales are weak. It is a great keyboard. I prefer it to the 104ub in 55g uniform. The keypress is actually heavier than the 55g.
TP, that is where you and I differ. Sure you can snag cheap TV's. Compared to a $16,000 60" TV, well there is no comparison. It is night and day.
However, being frugal as a lifestyle is commendable. Not being engrossed by consumption. In that regard, as usual I share your views even though I do not practice them.
I am okay financially and even if I buy some good stuff my family will still get what they need upon my demise. Do I need these things? Absolutely not! I have been encompassed by consumption. I admit it. So in that regard TP, regardless of your finances you are a better person than I. It is difficult to maintain such a philosophy in Established countries today. To resist the urge is exceptional.