In my heart of hearts I always knew that anything to do with aviation probably attracted a premium, however I have never had it put so blatently in my face as today.
In the post I received the latest catalogue from a well know uk pilot shop, great I thought, a chance to dribble over the latest gadgets that I cannot really justify, but hey we have to dream whilst the weather is too poor to fly don't we.
In the same package came a catologue for the newly launched marine division of the same company. Now I have never really been into things that go on water, but was interested to see what they had to offer. It was then that I noticed what seemed to be a couple of almost identical items in both catalogues, not that surpising I admit, but then I compared the prices;
Aircrew Life Jacket - £79.95
Marine Version - £44.95
Bike in a bag (aviation one) £239.95
Yachtmans Folding Bike £149.99
Ok the aviation version of the bike is not completely identical as it shows it as being 300g heavier, maybe it comes with built in gps for the extra £90 !?!
Sorry, had to get it off my chest and my wife went into glazed over not listening mode as soon as I mentioned flying
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Has anyone come across any other items that carry a heavy premium just because they are aviation related??
Or I guess a more useful question;
What items have you guys and girls found out there that are identical to aviation versions but are cheaper from other sources?
Cheers
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I'll get off of my soapbox now!!