Wednesday, April 21, 2010

GEAR Rebuild of Evangelion Ankle Socks - Import Preorder

NCS Preorder Synopsis
«©NCSX» Socks are a kind of commodity. Sort of like coffee, copper, and potash. Commodities are generally taken for granted and prices don't fluctuate very much.. at least until recent times when the commodity bubble took some prices for a rocket ride. A pair of no-nonsense white tube socks will set you back about $1.00 in a department store. Buy them in bulk and the price goes down by 30-60%.

The Rebuild of Evangelion socks should probably cost about $2.00/pair but licensing, marketing, and profiteering ratchets the price up to about $7.50/pair. In defense of the socks, they're somewhat unique since we've never seen green, blue, and yellow colors all on the same sock. The NERV logo also adds value for at least 3 people who'll appreciate it. The manufacturer lists them as "Free Size" (
25cm-27cm) which means they'll fit most feet of average size. Preorders are welcome to ship in July 2010 at US$22.90 for a pack of three.

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