Re: [Harp-L] harp price

[Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Indeed, according to the inflation calculator here http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm, a harp that cost $20 in 1973 would cost $103.20 today when adjusted for inflation, based on the consumer price index.

As far as how long harmonicas last, probably longer than most cell phones, no? ;-)

- Slim.

On Sep 13, 2012, at 7:47 AM, Jeff Baker wrote:

>> Normally when you pay upwards of 100 bucks (73.5 euros) for something, it lasts a good long time.
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> Unfortunately  the $100 bill is the new $20 . . .
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>   JB
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> On Sep 12, 2012, at 10:44 PM, Joseph Leone wrote:
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>> On Sep 12, 2012, at 5:34 PM, Matthew Smart wrote:
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>>> The real question is why are harmonica players so cheap! ha ha including myself. I dont know of any other instrument in this price range and yet we all complain about prices. That includes myself~!
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>> I don't think it's a matter of being cheap. Normally when you pay upwards of 100 bucks (73.5 euros) for something, it lasts a good long time. Do harmonicas last a good long time?
>> smo-joe
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