>-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chris Evans >Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2003 11:45 AM >Converting >these prices into dollars at the official exchange rate shows that the >Japanese consumer is paying the equivalent of 1019 dollars, the European >consumer is paying the equivalent of 1202 dollars, while the British are >expected to pay the equivalent of 1419 dollars!! Note to Canon: 1 dollar >does NOT equal 1 pound, and if you try to con us into paying >inflated prices >don't be surprised if British consumers find it cheaper to fly to >the USA to >buy at their subsidised prices!!
It is too simple to just use the exchange rate to compare prices and make a judgment of Canon's pricing policy. Different countries have different import taxes and dealers in different countries have different mark-ups. AFAIK, GB has quite high import taxes which might be the main reason for the considerable higher prices. If so it's the GB's government that should be blamed, not Canon. But you're right, if you are planing to buy relatively expensive equipment it might be cheaper flying to the US, buy your equipment there and illegaly smuggle it back into your country. Robert * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
