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Belgian Why

Belgian Why

by Adam Huber on February 10, 2020 at 8:32 pm
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  1. DTIBA
    DTIBA
    February 10, 2020, 8:41 pm | # | Reply

    The sale price of something usually follows the formula of [s=(p+g)/c], where [s] is the sale price, [p] is the production cost of something, [g] is the profit that the seller hopes to make by the sale of the item, and [c] is the number of units provided for [p]. The most likely cause for your inexpensive alcohol is that [p] is fairly low relative to [c], so they can be sold at a lower price and still earn the seller profit.

    • DTIBA
      DTIBA
      February 10, 2020, 8:53 pm | # | Reply

      Side note: this is a major reason for the price cycle of video games. On the release of a game, [p=w+d], where [w] is the work put into making a playable and enjoyable game and [d] is the cost of printing it onto a disc/cartridge, so each copy sells for [s=(p+g)/c] based on that formula. As copies are sold and new copies are made, [w] is less and less applicable, so [p] gradually decreases, and so [s] is reduced.

      Eventually, however, new copies stop being made, and those who have a copy and want it aren’t going to part with it, and those who have a copy and don’t want it usually want [s] back. So they give it to a second-hand retailer, and second-hand retailers tend to follow the formula [s=a+g], where [a] is the cost of them acquiring the item. If you want a physical copy, it’s better to get it from someone following [s=(p+g)/c].

      Which is why most video games these days can be purchased as digital copies as well as physical copies. The game’s creators always follow the formula of [s=(p+g)/c] based on [p=w+d], and by selling a digital copy, [d] only qualifies for as long as physical copies are being sold. Once the physical copy’s life cycle runs out, [d] is no longer applicable, reducing the cost of [p] and thus [s].

    • Alpha-Sigma
      Alpha-Sigma
      February 10, 2020, 9:52 pm | # | Reply

      Technically, that doesn’t necessarily rule out panel 4, given that a brewer with low self-esteem has a low value for g.

  2. Teocali
    Teocali
    February 10, 2020, 11:08 pm | # | Reply

    It’s probably because it is not brewed in Belgium 😀

  3. Leslee
    Leslee
    February 11, 2020, 1:17 am | # | Reply

    I just appreciate the bug hair net in panel 3.

    • DTIBA
      DTIBA
      February 11, 2020, 2:43 am | # | Reply

      You know, I just assumed that was a hat of some kind, but now that you say that, he’s working with a consumable, it totally has to be a hair net. Or… antennae-net. You’re right, that’s an excellent touch.

  4. Hauke
    Hauke
    February 11, 2020, 3:58 am | # | Reply

    Snotty scorpions are quite pricey.

  5. Rat
    Rat
    February 12, 2020, 7:26 am | # | Reply

    They used to be more expensive, but the big European brewers found out how popular this drink is, especially in summer, so over the last few years their mass produced offerings have flooded the market, bringing down prices across the board. It’s a really yummy drama.

    Hopefully, gueuze lambic is next.

  6. Bruno
    Bruno
    February 13, 2020, 8:59 am | # | Reply

    Those brewers in panel #4 are clearly Bavarians, not Belgians. As a Belgian I ought to take umbrage. Since any form of national assertiveness is considered very un-Belgian I won’t, though.

  7. Mark
    Mark
    February 14, 2020, 2:13 am | # | Reply

    I’m sure it’s something to do with supply and demand, but someone who knows more about economics than I can explain it better.

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