Its in the digital Hub forum officer because the iPod is part of the digital hub and we where told to come here by the moderator the other day when we where discussing the iPod in the future hardware forum.....
The thing is, if you get paid in Euro and buy in Euro, why do you care so much about the difference in Dollars? This happens all the time.
You can actually buy more US goods for your Euro right now, if you know how (as my wife pointed out to my during her shopping spree in the States over Christmas).
Now, in my case, I get paid in dollars and have to buy stuff in Euro. Very, very bad.
It is precisely because we are paid in Euros that it is a problem. If it weren't for the gestapo entry police on the US border these days I would almost be tempted to fly out to the US and get a few there ....
Apple Computer is set to review the UK pricing of its iPod mini music player, launched on Tuesday, after complaints about a substantial mark-up for non-US buyers of the device.
It is precisely because we are paid in Euros that it is a problem. If it weren't for the gestapo entry police on the US border these days I would almost be tempted to fly out to the US and get a few there ....
Let's try something.
Order a $299 iPod, add $20 for S&H = $319, or ?249.
Jeez, I didn't realise that people in the Nederlands had to pay 19% sales tax. That's unbelievable!
Serves them right for having all the good looking women!
The good news is that Apple has announced that it may reveue the prices of the iPod mini closer to it's launch date - to better reflect the exchange rate.
MacUser UK claims the statement was made by Greg Joswiak, VP of hardware product marketing - but it's unclear whether they're going to rethink just the UK price, or the whole of the EU.
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Its in the digital Hub forum officer because the iPod is part of the digital hub and we where told to come here by the moderator the other day when we where discussing the iPod in the future hardware forum.....
Originally posted by GardenOfEarthlyDelights
The thing is, if you get paid in Euro and buy in Euro, why do you care so much about the difference in Dollars? This happens all the time.
You can actually buy more US goods for your Euro right now, if you know how (as my wife pointed out to my during her shopping spree in the States over Christmas).
Now, in my case, I get paid in dollars and have to buy stuff in Euro. Very, very bad.
The Fed doesn't care about the dollar right now, so we'll have to live with this for a while.
It is precisely because we are paid in Euros that it is a problem. If it weren't for the gestapo entry police on the US border these days I would almost be tempted to fly out to the US and get a few there ....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/online/new...118474,00.html
iPod mini outcry prompts price review
Apple Computer is set to review the UK pricing of its iPod mini music player, launched on Tuesday, after complaints about a substantial mark-up for non-US buyers of the device.
Originally posted by musicaltone
It is precisely because we are paid in Euros that it is a problem. If it weren't for the gestapo entry police on the US border these days I would almost be tempted to fly out to the US and get a few there ....
Let's try something.
Order a $299 iPod, add $20 for S&H = $319, or ?249.
Add 16% customs tax = ?289.
That doesn't seem so bad, eh?
Originally posted by GardenOfEarthlyDelights
Let's try something.
Order a $299 iPod, add $20 for S&H = $319, or ?249.
Add 16% customs tax = ?289.
That doesn't seem so bad, eh?
Add $69 USD for a warranty.
I made a list so you can compare the base (no taxes) US and EU prices
http://www.secondmove.com/~henkkampman/pricing.html
Originally posted by WebFlits
Apple IS ripping off EU customers.
I made a list so you can compare the base (no taxes) US and EU prices
http://www.secondmove.com/~henkkampman/pricing.html
You....Live....in....EUROPE!
I think a little price reaming is fair exchange for what you have access to there.
I think a little price reaming is fair exchange for what you have access to there.
And since when is Apple collecting taxes for the goverment?
HELLO! You're forgetting that EU consumers have to pay an additional sales-tax (19% the Netherlands) on top of those prices!
Dell has adjusted its EU prices according to the current exchangerate, why can't Apple?
Serves them right for having all the good looking women!
The good news is that Apple has announced that it may reveue the prices of the iPod mini closer to it's launch date - to better reflect the exchange rate.
MacUser UK claims the statement was made by Greg Joswiak, VP of hardware product marketing - but it's unclear whether they're going to rethink just the UK price, or the whole of the EU.
Originally posted by Messiah
[B]Jeez, I didn't realise that people in the Nederlands had to pay 19% sales tax. That's unbelievable!
We're lucky, have a look at some of the other EU countries
Austria 20%
Belgium 21%
Denmark 25%
Finland 22%
France 19.6%
Ireland 21%
Italy 20%
Sweden 25%