Re: Question About Matty Economics...

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Posted by Gary Zenker on July 22, 12 at 11:12:00

In Reply to: Question About Matty Economics... posted by Backpacker612

: Just finished watching the new Matty video, which makes a lot of sense. One question is popping up in my mind though, hope someone with some "industry knowledge" might be able to answer it for me.
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Higher quantities are only useful if the toys are sold promptly at the price you forecast. If you have to discount them to sell, or you have to hold inventory for longer periods of time, there's a real cost to the bottom line profitsl. Subscriptions are guaranteed sales at an assumed price.

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• After 4 years, Mattel should have day of sales data segmented and locked down. Anything less is half-assery. n/t - Chris L July 29, 12 at 00:52:40 (0)

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