Why is 6ft cat 8 the same price as 1.5 ft of cat 8? Why is two 6ft cat 6 only a dollar more than one 4ft cat 6? I feel like it’s the hotdogs and hotdog buns mismatch all over again

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I’ve seen this also. There must be some manufacturing explanation, like the connections/ends are the most expensive component… but also just upcharging for smaller hardware
I thought computer/networking cable management was bad… and then I recently got into hobbyist home music recording/studio. Running 48+ audio cables, 12+ MIDI, handful of USB… all in a small home office 🤣 it’s an ongoing project
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HoloKat 2 weeks ago
My guess is 1.5 is in higher demand so they mark it up. Same with the 4 foot.
On connectorized pigtails most of the cost relies on the connectorizing process. And then you have to manage stocks and get rid of low rotation articles. If you want to minimise cable price, get a crimper and buy a long roll of cable and the connectors that suit you. That's the trade off, price vs simplicity.