John Coyle wrote: "In 1968 ... A Spotmatic in England at that time cost 122 pounds and a bit - six weeks of my pay, rounded. An *ist D is forecast to be priced about US$1300-$1500: let's strike an average at $1400. I currently pay myself a basic wage of US$635 per week, and take profit-sharing of the rest."
John, I have no idea how your earning power has or hasn't changed over 35 years. A more meaningful comparison would ask, "How does the street price compare with the median personal salary in the country of sale?" I'd even settle for median household income. [EMAIL PROTECTED]