The power tool market is likely more responsive than your average supplier.

They sell a huge volume through a limited number of retailers (Home Depot & Lowes), and there are a limited number of manufacturers [0].

So if retail says there's a problem, it becomes a problem for them.

The other side of this is professional customers, who will probably use the same technology. A tool that doesn't work if it's stolen off a job site is a big value add to professional contractors.

[0] https://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths/

Crimes (theft, drug seizures, whatever) usually reported in largest possible numbers. So likely retail

Exactly. News reports never respect the very important difference between a thousand grams and a kilo.

I think the downvotes are unjust. For those missing the point: When large quantities of drugs are seized, often times the 'street value' of the drug is reported. But large quantities can only be found some steps removed from the end customer in the supply chain. Given the risks in distribution, the difference in retail and wholesale price can be significant.

Agreed the downvotes are not justified. This is this clearly what parent meant and what I alluded to in preceding comment

Thank you, that is exactly what I meant.