The price difference between Australia and the US is nothing new. It applies to almost everything from CDs and DVDs to cars, computers, clothing, furniture, etc.
Similar price difference exist with Europe and even within Europe (although, less so now where a common currency exists). Reason vary from tranport costs (a big factor for Australia), tarrifs, taxes and a string of other reasons. A big factor in Australia is that Australia is such a small market compared to the US. However, as individuals are increasingly having access to buying overseas, this becoming less of an issue. It should not be ignored that sometimes it is just a money making exercise by someone. However, this is becoming less of an issue, as I can get on the net and find an alternative supplier anywhere in the world if the local supplier is too expensive. But even local suppliers are catching on that they need to be more competitive. The RRP in Australia for the SB3 may appear high, but I recently bought an SB3 for AU$299 in Australia from my local computer shop. Not a bad price at all compared to what you can get in the US. Things are changing. -- lhmperth ------------------------------------------------------------------------ lhmperth's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15131 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=43128 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
