Found an old 1990s alarm panel manual at a garage sale in Phoenix

It said the original install cost for a basic hardwired system was over $2,500 back then. I found it in a box of old electronics last weekend. Makes you think about how much the tech and pricing has changed. Anyone else come across old gear that gave you a reality check on the old days?

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sarah_hart26d ago

That's just what stuff cost back then. Adjusted for inflation, two grand then is like four grand now. It was a specialized piece of hardware with a lot of wiring labor. New tech always starts expensive. My parents paid a fortune for a giant cell phone in the 90s too. Doesn't seem that shocking.

averymartin26d agoMost Upvoted

Wait, but four grand for a car phone still feels insane to me.

reeseperez21d ago

Actually, two grand then is more like ten grand now, not four.