why does a pair of covered pickups cost $65 more?!

[midigods]

I can get a set of SD pickups (SH2 and SH4) for $130. So why the hell does it cost $65 more for the pair to buy the factory nickel covered versions? How is that upcharge justified? Aren't they just metal covers?

 

[Diocletian]

Re: why does a pair of covered pickups cost $65 more?!

Don't know and yes.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: why does a pair of covered pickups cost $65 more?!

Don't know and yes.

time ?
effort?
labor costs in California?

they look so much cooler
and everyone would want em if they were only $5 more

 

[Frogman]

Re: why does a pair of covered pickups cost $65 more?!

Buy the reg set, and get covers here

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: why does a pair of covered pickups cost $65 more?!

Buy the reg set, and get covers here

or here
use the cupon code sdforum to get a 7% discount

http://wymoreguitars.3dcartstores.com/Pickup-Covers-brbr_c_45.html