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John, Photo around 1910, the frame is not the original. This was the "original big box store" price. We'll just have to compete to get ahead. I really like the old newspapers they used sometimes as a backer. Les
 
In today's prices, that will be $59.00. 100 times the original price. What sort of inflation percentage are we talking about here just over one hundred years later.
One hundred years before that it may well have been 5 1/2 cents.

Some countries such as France and Israel have introduced new francs and shekels to make the figures smaller again and reverse the effect of inflation that is creeping up on us. Artificial deflation.

There are customers who expect prices from me, that are similar to those charged in the seventies and eighties. Wait until they see the bills I have to pay in electricity and rent. Perhaps then they understand.
 
If you want your pictures displayed for all to see, I can compete with $0.59.

You can buy a whole package of 100 thumb tacks for $2.48 at Amazon. COGS = $0.496, or 8.4%.
 
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