I got a e-mail from Jacobs baits I have talked to Rick this past week and this is his reply in the e-mail you will be surprised on what he had to say.
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Hi Bob,
I still set my mold prices the same way I always have, based on machining time and material cost.
Some of the newer molds are more complicated to machine and take longer to cut.
I did raised the price on one new mold after I listed it, (3" Spade Tail) because the guy who requested it, "Screwed me"
I'll probably lower the price on that mold after I get over being mad about losing 8 hours design and programming time.
It's difficult to keep everyone happy, some people want inexpensive molds with just a few cavities and other people want as many cavities as they can get and are happy to pay for them.
I am also working on updating my molds to accept the 5/8" diameter nozzles.
Please feel free to pass this email to anyone concerned.

Thanks,
Rick Jacobs
JACOBS BAITS LLC
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