> -----Original Message-----
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of William H. Blair
>
> Edward E Jaffe wrote:
>
> > I presume the reason is that an ICF engine has more moving parts and
> > precision components forged from precious metals -- requiring higher
> > manufacturing costs. These costs are passed on to the consumer in
the
> > form of higher prices... :-D ;-) O:-)
>
> Ed, I've met you. Your cheeks are of insufficient size to get
> your tongue in either one of them that far. You certainly
> already know the reason ICF engines are more expensive is
> that the collision insurance rates are up for the newest,
> faster models.
And all this time I thought it was because the electrons in the ICFs
require advanced, specialized training. Higher education = higher
"salary".
-jc-
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