Re:Record-Breaking Egg Profits Prompt Accusation of Price Go...
by HDThoreaun on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @12:38PM
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No, they presumably got 5x more expensive because half the flock died. If taiwan was invaded and TSMC's factories destroyed chip prices would skyrocket too, not because Intel and Samsung's costs have increased, but because there are more people competing for their limited supply of fabs.
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Re:Record-Breaking Egg Profits Prompt Accusation of Price Go...
by mrtranscendence on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @12:59PM
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If fab supplies are limited, some people will be SOL anyway even if prices rise. It's not like higher prices are magical and mean that everyone who needs something will get it. It's just that those who do buy at inflated prices will get reamed.
Re:Record-Breaking Egg Profits Prompt Accusation of Price Go...
by HDThoreaun on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @01:03PM
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> It's not like higher prices are magical and mean that everyone who needs something will get it.
That's exactly what it means... If you create a product that adds enough value that people still want it with the high prices you'll be able to afford space at the remaining fabs. Low value add products will stop being produced until supply catches up. Yes, the TSMC customers will displace some of Intels/Samsungs, but the most important products will continue to be made.