"Charlie Self" wrote in message
oups.com...

The reason you took a long time to understand "replacement cost" as a
charge from dealers is because it is utter bull****. I bought a
briefcase the other day, and paid for it based on what the seller had
paid, not on what the seller is GOING to pay for his next bit of stock.
Once he gets the new stock in, the then raises prices.


You charge people for work in your shop based on purchase price of the
lumber, then go out and get replacement stock? You're a saint.