How much do Hard drives really cost?

[Guest]

Hey guys, I was just interested in how much it really takes to make a hard drive from like western digital or seagate, etc. How much of mark up price do retailers or resellers sell for?

How much for a 250gb sata version?

Thanks!

 

[qwazzy]

Well, here: google.com
newegg.com
tigerdirect.com
frys.com
zipzoomfly.com
You get the point, don't ask stupid questions when you can answer them on your own.

Here's your answer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?DEPA=0&type=&Description=250+GB+sata&Submit=ENE&N=0&Ntk=all

 

[Azzdude]

Your avatar fits! What he wants to know is the difference between manufacturing cost and selling price.

 

[megame255]

Why not email Seagate or WD and ask them?

I really doubt anyone here knows the real answer to that, anymore than the manufacturers will tell you directly.

 

[chocobocorey]

the average retail markup for computer parts is immense. retail stores like compusa, office depot, etc.. charge 2-3 times as e-tailers such as newegg on simple items such as cables, wires, memory and other computer things.

@op a hard drive i would reckon costs maybe a buck or two to actually make. but remember, the companies have to have r&d and whatknot, to get the technology started up. alls i know is dont ever buy a USB cable from a retail store. unless you like having your wallet raped

 

[Guest]

I was asking how much it costs to MAKE them, not buy them. I can get them off ebay for $65.