Originally Posted by [165]

and this surprises you how na975? What about the food you eat? Or the clothes you wear? Or the computer you are using?

do you think that people should just give it away for the same cost?
If you don't like the price, don't buy the goods. Simple enough.

And I am curious as to where anyone has said (and it is documented) the markup they have for profit vs. what they "tell" you.
There are costs built into the consumer price: shipping from the factory, painting, roof over business, web fees, etc. Think about the BIG picture, not just you. Believe it or not, IRO does a damn fine job of advertising, pricing, building, and I doubt he is raking in the cash. And why just IRO? Why not Surly or Bianchi or Independent Fabrication?
Sorry bud - none of these are listed as charity organizations.