Guess what's still being produced in China?

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I wonder how cheap you can buy these in quantity? I wonder what they cost to produce? I'd suspect that picture tube costs less to make than a compact flourescent light bulb. In the early 80s these things were $89, then you'd see them for $79, $69. I was amazed when they hit $59, stunned when I saw one advertised for $49. I think the last new ones I saw were in the $39 range, probably back before Ames went under. They had a little ac/dc portable (5"?) that would reguarly go on sale for $15. I still find it amazing that a complete, working tv set can be made for that money.