I often get the question from people, "well how can you…
“I often get the question from people, "well how can you sell luxury at that price?" What I'm explaining to everyone is I'm still paying the same factory cost as I paid when they were $800. I pay the same as my competitors who are in the luxury space pay, I just don't mark them up as much because I haven't put them in a wholesale channel. I don't have to put that extra margin on them.”
About This Quote
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Explains low‑margin luxury pricing by keeping factory costs unchanged and avoiding wholesale channels, emphasizing value over profit.
In simple terms: Luxury items can be sold cheaply if costs stay low and margins are reduced.
Consider pricing strategies that balance cost, brand, and market.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Launching a new product line
- re‑pricing existing items
- entering a new market
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact does reduced margin have on brand image?
- How can luxury maintain exclusivity with lower prices?
Low prices may dilute perceived luxury and brand prestige.