Hi Alex, I understand where you are coming from and your concern. My reply was in reference to the link you supplied which referred to "iTunes users fight back against inflated music prices" & how to get around this by creating a US iTunes Account.
Hugh Griffiths reply touched on 'market economics'. There is a markup for the cost of business in each country. I agree, Aperture is an Apple Software product. None of the prices on the US App Store include sales tax. The US does not have a uniform federal VAT. The sales taxes is different in every state and sometimes city jurisdiction. AFAIK Hardware, Software is all subject to GST, so all the prices on the AU App Store include Australia Government 10% GST (& possibly importation fees). Correct me if I'm wrong, but that is how I understand it works. I'm certainly no expert on GST & our Government's import duties & Customs Laws. Regards, Ronni On 07/01/2011, at 3:13 PM, Alexander Hartner wrote: > While I don't condone stealing especially from software developers and > musicians, I do feel it is not reasonable for Apple to set different prices. > Your comments regarding record companies is only partially right, as this > thread started with Aperture, which is an Apple product. I fail to see why > they should charge Aussies more then our cousins from the other side of the > pacific. > > I used to life in the UK and had my account there. Since moving down under I > changed my account, but wish I hadn't. > > Just an observation, but generally things seem more expensive here in Oz. > Guess you can't have it all. Sunshine, beach, cheap prices .... :-) > > Alex > > On 7 Jan 2011, at 13:37, Ronda Brown wrote: > >> The comments: >> /Quote: >> "Stealing is stealing no matter how easy it is to do or however you >> rationalise it." >> and: >> "the biggest issue is that Apple when they do catch onto you, your credit is >> gone" >> /End Quote >> >> Says it all. >> >> It might 'seem' unfair to people that don't understand (or research) all the >> factors which cause the price difference. >> The exchange rate is only one factor in the pricing equation. >> >> Also, Apple doesn't set the prices, the record companies do, the Record >> Companies and Rights Holders in Australia charge iTunes. >> If you want to blame someone blame EMI Australia who sets the prices, not >> Apple. While your at it, ask the Australian book publishers why electronic >> books are so much more expensive in Australia than they are overseas and why >> all titles available on overseas stores aren't available here. >> >> I'm not about to start a 'Flaming War' as this issue has been discussed >> before on WAMUG. >> I apologise if my little "Rant" upsets anyone. >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> On 07/01/2011, at 12:28 PM, Alexander Hartner wrote: >> >>> There are ways and means : >>> >>> http://www.news.com.au/technology/itunes-users-fight-back-against-inflated-music-prices/story-e6frfro0-1225982198878 >>> >>> apparently. >>> >>> On 7 Jan 2011, at 01:06, Dark1 wrote: >>> >>>> Aperture is a great deal but I can't help but feel a bit disappointed that >>>> Aussies are being screwed over a bit. US on the new store is $79. The >>>> price differences from the original Apple store could be justified since >>>> there were additional costs associated with shipping and taxes in >>>> Australia. I could be wrong but I think buying from an online store would >>>> bypass the Australian taxes and there certainly isn't any shipping >>>> involved yet we pay $20 more. I wonder if it's possible to trick the >>>> store into giving you US prices by using proxy servers. Probably not but >>>> it would be interesting to see Apple's response if someone found a way to >>>> do it. >>>> >>>> Ruben >>>> >>>> In a word ... AWESOME >>>> >>>> There are some great bargains available to. For all you budding >>>> photographers Aperture less than half price ($99.99) normally $249 >>>> >>>> cheers >>>> >>>> Pedro -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
