Would be nice if Apple localized it's pricing

satchmosatchmo
Posted:
in General Discussion edited January 2014
If you think Apple prices are high in general, wait until you see the Canadian prices.



For instance, let's take the new Powerbook. The 800mhz model is $3799 U.S.



The price for that same Powerbook is $6059 Canadian. It's simply converted into Cdn funds to arrive at the cost.



This makes it incredibly expensive for given our cost of living is pretty much the same as the U.S.

It would be nice if Apple localized the pricing and allowed for purchases only to made from a local address.

Sure they don't make as much, but I'm sure market share would climb in places like Canada, the UK and Australia.

Comments

  • Reply 1 of 5
    eugeneeugene Posts: 8,254member
    Apple cannot be responsible for trying to maintain the value of the Canadian Dollar. Let's say Apple *did* price it at the old, previously steady .75:1 exchange rate. The PowerBook would be $5065 CAD or currently $3242 USD. $557 USD is a large discount. Add on applicable taxes in Canada and the US and the buyer discount is still averaging out to be ~$300, and Apple takes an even larger hit since more of the money is going to the government and not Apple.



    If I lived in Vancouver, WA, I'd be buying stuff across the border!
  • Reply 2 of 5
    satchmosatchmo Posts: 2,699member
    [quote]Originally posted by Eugene:

    <strong>If I lived in Vancouver, WA, I'd be buying stuff across the border!</strong><hr></blockquote>



    That's why I mentioned that you wouldn't be able to purchase one unless you had an address from the same country.



    Just as Canadians cannot order a Mac via online mail order places, US patrons would be able to get a lower price Mac by going across the border.



    I realize it's wishful thinking on my part. And no Apple should not be responsible for fluctuating currency, but they certainly can be flexible in their prices to make their products more affordable outside the U.S.

    I know they're trying to make money...but didn't Jobs also mention marketshare?
  • Reply 3 of 5
    cosmonutcosmonut Posts: 4,872member
    Move to the U.S.
  • Reply 4 of 5
    satchmosatchmo Posts: 2,699member
    [quote]Originally posted by CosmoNut:

    <strong>Move to the U.S. </strong><hr></blockquote>



    I do have a brother in Minneapolis whose always telling me how cheap things are down there.



    While I enjoy all that the U.S. offers (wider selection of products), I'm happy here in Canada. Besides, if I moved down to the States, I'd have to have to cheer for the olympic silver medalist hockey team.

    <img src="graemlins/lol.gif" border="0" alt="[Laughing]" />
  • Reply 5 of 5
    bellebelle Posts: 1,574member
    [quote]Originally posted by Eugene:

    <strong>If I lived in Vancouver, WA, I'd be buying stuff across the border!</strong><hr></blockquote>

    Speaking of which, I wonder if Portland, OR will ever get an Apple Store?
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