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Author Topic: $1,280 Coffee Mugs  (Read 3237 times)

mirth

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on: October 23, 2018, 09:14:40 AM
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The Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office, founded in July, can 3-D print replacement the cup's handles for about $0.50 each, she said, negating the need to buy an entire $1,280 cup.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/10/22/air-force-spends-over-300-000-metal-coffee-mugs-raising-questions/1729890002/

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Reply #1 on: October 23, 2018, 10:24:45 AM
Let's be honest, there was never a NEED to buy a $1,280 cup.

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Reply #2 on: October 23, 2018, 10:30:26 AM
Think of all the scotch and games $1280 would buy

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Reply #3 on: October 23, 2018, 10:31:22 AM
 :2thumbs:

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