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RE: Elevator to Space

peter — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:16:32 GMT

Wow! when you said elevator, you weren't kidding. Imagine the wait after pushing the button to call that one!

RE: Elevator to Space

tforcucci — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:08:36 GMT

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/10/02/space.elevator/index.html

RE: Elevator to Space

peter — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:02:51 GMT

That could be major Sept 11 memorial! which begs the question... what's it really for?

RE: Elevator to Space

info — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:58:49 GMT

Cut it out!:-)

RE: Elevator to Space

aj — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:38:56 GMT

This is too close to a stairway to heaven for me not to comment

RE: Fabricato (Factory Visit)

tforcucci — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:47:15 GMT

Hello Hoverchao,

Generally speaking Colombia will cost more than China (although China prices have also risen in the recent past). Assuming that quality is equal in both countries, the question however of where to source your production would ultimately come down to 2 questions: What is your landed cost and What is your time frame. While Colombia might cost more for the product it might actually cost you less if your product is affected by various quotas or other fees. Similarly - getting production out of China can be excellent but you must allow for the time it takes (90-120 days) to ship by boat from China (or the expense if going air freight). Shipping from Colombia is perhaps 8-9 days. The decision to source let's say in Asia versus Latin America is a much bigger decision in scope that "what is the price of yarn". Price is a key factor, but it is but one. Try and look at the bigger picture. Hope that helps.

Tony

RE: Fabricato (Factory Visit)

hoverchao — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:38:39 GMT

Hi Tony,
Thanks for your photos. My question is: what is the price differences of the yarns between Columbia and China mainland? I also visited some mid-scale fty in Guangdong provinces.