Še zlasti se je trdilo, da imajo elementi, ki niso bili vključeni v izračunavanje nelojalnega nižanja cen (to je galvanizacija, natezna trdnost, jedro in plašč), in dodatni elementi, ki niso bili predvideni v vprašalniku (to je dovoljena varianca premera, razteznostni koeficient in prelomna obremenitev) bistven vpliv na cene.
In particular, it has been argued that the elements not included in the undercutting calculations (i.e. galvanisation, tensile strength, core and cover), and additional elements not foreseen in the questionnaire (i.e. tolerated diameter variance, elongation factor and breaking load) have a significant influence on prices.