8000 Incorporated (EIGH)

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Postage paid by 8000 Barbados = $22.50 ($45 Barbados).
Postage paid by purchaser = $10.00

Net loss on shipping to 8000 Barbados = $12.50.
Loss does not include staff time and expenses.

Retail price of product = $35.00
Cost of product (40% margin) = $21.00
Retail profit on product = $14.00
Less shipping cost incurred = $12.50
Net profit on sale = $1.50 (no other indirect expenses covered)

Not a good business model.
jmo