The $500 000 Question: How much is Amiga *worth*?

[redfox]

@jarrody2k

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There must be a clear understanding however that we are looking for people and businesses that currently have revenues that can support this business. We request a business plan, budget and current revenue figures that are at least $ 500,000.00 per year in revenue.
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It is obvious to me that no small outfit just starting out is going to have revenues anywhere near this figure.  I have no idea if Troika, ACK, etc. could even qualify on their own.

BUT, what if Bill is talking about something else here? ...

An outfit like BestBuy or Wal~Mart or Sears (Canada) or Bay (Hudson's Bay Company, Canada) would easily make this kind of revenue.  So what if part of the revenue is from pots and pans, clothing, furniture, or large appliances (washing machines, clothes dryers, stoves, refrigerators).  Those companies could sell Amiga products along with the rest of the consumer electronics.  Maybe Troika, ACK, etc. could hook up with one of these large sales outlets.  Then all they need is a business plan and budget for the Amiga product line.

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redfox

[redfox]

Good points, guys.

The last time I saw an Amiga computer being sold in a large retail store was in 1989.

@Colin_Camper

Please don't think I am slamming Troika, ACK or the Italians.  I would be very happy indeed if all of them were successful in this market.  You're probably right about the $500,000 per year.  Having never been in business myself, I don't normally think in those dollar figures.

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redfox

[redfox]

@Tomas

    The last time I saw an Amiga computer being sold in a large retail store was in 1989.

That particular retail chain, Future Shop, has stores all across Canada and specializes in home entertainment.  They sell a full range of consumer electronics, as well as comuters, software and media.  They are very successful.  In 1989 they were selling the Amiga 500 bundled with a bunch of software.

I purchased my Amiga 2000HD from a much smaller retail chain that specialized in Amiga.  Saddly, that chain folded a few years later.  Eventually, I found a much smaller store operated by some Amiga enthusiasts who held in there until the late 1990s.

I purchased my Micro-A1 near the end of 2004 from the online retail portal for LiveWire Systems, the Canadian dealer for AmigaOne products.


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redfox