Re: wool jerseys?
- From: Ozark Bicycle <bicycleatelier@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:57:51 -0800 (PST)
On Nov 21, 10:21 am, "Mike Jacoubowsky" <mik...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Why don't you just wear heavier synthetic jerseys? Or several
layers? I'm sure wool clothes work but as Ozark said, the price is
unbelievable.
IIRC, good wool jerseys retailed for $35-40 in the mid-1980s.
According to the inflation calculator at Westegg.com, $35 in "1985
dollars" is $65.49 in "2006 dollars". so, the price of a wool jersey
has effectively doubled (adjusted for inflation) in the past ~20
years. I would consider a new wool jersey if the retail price was
$65-70; but at $130+, never!
You've pretty much nailed the reason a wool jersey costs so much then. Add
the inflation calculator to the devaluation of the dollar that's happened
during the same time frame, and you probably get darn close to the $130
current pricing.
Wool jerseys have been pricey for several years, whilst the decline of
the dollar is a bit more recent. And, do not inflation figures account
for currency value?
.
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