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TheFrigginQueenOfEngland wrote:
Let me think ... when was the last time that any company from the UK ever produced anything that the rest of the world wanted ... hmmmm.....darned if I can think of anything at the moment. Stilton blue. But I have come to prefer Valdeon Blue from Spain. Granados over Elgar? Well, yes, but not for the same reason. Doug McDonald |
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On 20 Nov, 23:26, "/\\BratMan/\\" wrote:
I see this: Nikon today updated its 18-55mm 'kit' lens to include Vibration Reduction (VR). around US $199 (179.99 / ?270.00) onhttp://www.dpreview.com/ And yet when I got to a currency converter site I see this: 199.00 USD = 96.2931 GBP Does anyone know why the the price should be so much higher in the UK. Add VAT on to that figure as that is added after in the US. Then your have import costs to add. Probalby higher costs with transportation etc etc. It's probably not far off. |
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SMS 斯蒂文• 夏 wrote:
Doug McDonald wrote: Remember that in the USA most mail-order sales are tax-free. (You'd be stupid to buy from a mail-order dealer in your own state, if you could avoid it.) Doug McDonald No, they're not tax-free, the retailer just doesn't collect the tax for other states unless they have a physical presence. You still have to pay the tax, but you're required to send it in yourself, usually when you file your state income tax (if any). Not in many states ... the courts have declared the law an unenforceable restraint of interstate commerce. These are state court decisions. Doug McDonald |
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"TheFrigginQueenOfEngland" wrote in message ... On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:53:28 GMT, "notbresson" wrote: "Lew" wrote in message ... "Marty Fremen" wrote in message ... "/\\BratMan/\\" wrote: I see this: Nikon today updated its 18-55mm 'kit' lens to include Vibration Reduction (VR). around US $199 (179.99 / ?270.00) on http://www.dpreview.com/ And yet when I got to a currency converter site I see this: 199.00 USD = 96.2931 GBP Does anyone know why the the price should be so much higher in the UK. It's because Britain is essentially a theme park for foreign tourists, and residents get charged the same theme park prices as the visitors. It's not just cameras that are more expensive, almost everything is. One solution is to buy grey imports from Hong Kong via dodgy ebay dealers or cut-price online shops, and hope you won't need to claim on the warranty. Why not buy from the USA? Duty at 6.75% + VAT at 17.5% + post and packing say 25 + handling charge by PO or couriers and you would need to claim back local sales tax. and the exchange rate on your credit card will not be that good. I have just done the sums for a Zeiss lens costing 549 at Warehouse Express compared tp $700 at B&H in New York. Ends up hardly worth the trouble and possible problems with claiming on warrenty. Its just rip off UK again. Let me think ... when was the last time that any company from the UK ever produced anything that the rest of the world wanted ... hmmmm.....darned if I can think of anything at the moment. Well, there was the Beatles, but even they wanted the hell out of there. Okay, they gave a good push to the English language, but now the rest of the world is having to deal with and attempt to correct all of the problems with it. Maybe this is why they think colonization is such a wonderful thing, nobody wants them anywhere so they just move in uninvited and call it something good for everyone. There's three whole continents now full of people, who are the ancestors of everyone that wanted nothing better than to get the hell away from the UK and all it stands for. Oh wait. Don't they make some beers that some people like? Well, at least that's something. Other than that, nope, can't think of a thing that ever came out of the UK that everyone wanted to buy. Did any of them ever invent anything? How about if you start to produce something from your own companies then charge a mint for them. Then you can get even. Be a good chap. Now get busy! Tally-ho and all that rot, eh what? And I bet that all you UK blokes sit there all smug thinking the rest of the world adores your pompous asses. Think again. Now, back to our regularly scheduled program about photography and digital cameras.... What's all that about? Seems an inaccurate, prejudiced, pointless, rant about nothing in particular. Cheers Jeff |
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"TheFrigginQueenOfEngland" wrote in message ... On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:53:28 GMT, "notbresson" wrote: "Lew" wrote in message ... "Marty Fremen" wrote in message ... "/\\BratMan/\\" wrote: I see this: Nikon today updated its 18-55mm 'kit' lens to include Vibration Reduction (VR). around US $199 (179.99 / ?270.00) on http://www.dpreview.com/ And yet when I got to a currency converter site I see this: 199.00 USD = 96.2931 GBP Does anyone know why the the price should be so much higher in the UK. It's because Britain is essentially a theme park for foreign tourists, and residents get charged the same theme park prices as the visitors. It's not just cameras that are more expensive, almost everything is. One solution is to buy grey imports from Hong Kong via dodgy ebay dealers or cut-price online shops, and hope you won't need to claim on the warranty. Why not buy from the USA? Duty at 6.75% + VAT at 17.5% + post and packing say 25 + handling charge by PO or couriers and you would need to claim back local sales tax. and the exchange rate on your credit card will not be that good. I have just done the sums for a Zeiss lens costing 549 at Warehouse Express compared tp $700 at B&H in New York. Ends up hardly worth the trouble and possible problems with claiming on warrenty. Its just rip off UK again. Let me think ... when was the last time that any company from the UK ever produced anything that the rest of the world wanted ... hmmmm.....darned if I can think of anything at the moment. Well, there was the Beatles, but even they wanted the hell out of there. Okay, they gave a good push to the English language, but now the rest of the world is having to deal with and attempt to correct all of the problems with it. Maybe this is why they think colonization is such a wonderful thing, nobody wants them anywhere so they just move in uninvited and call it something good for everyone. There's three whole continents now full of people, who are the ancestors of everyone that wanted nothing better than to get the hell away from the UK and all it stands for. Oh wait. Don't they make some beers that some people like? Well, at least that's something. Other than that, nope, can't think of a thing that ever came out of the UK that everyone wanted to buy. Did any of them ever invent anything? How about if you start to produce something from your own companies then charge a mint for them. Then you can get even. . BODDINGTON'S BITTER |
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On 2007-11-21, notbresson wrote:
"TheFrigginQueenOfEngland" wrote in message ... Be a good chap. Now get busy! Tally-ho and all that rot, eh what? And I bet that all you UK blokes sit there all smug thinking the rest of the world adores your pompous asses. Think again. Now, back to our regularly scheduled program about photography and digital cameras.... What's all that about? Seems an inaccurate, prejudiced, pointless, rant about nothing in particular. Do you think it might be a troll? Thanks for reposting the entire inaccurate, prejudiced, pointless, rant for those of us whose killfiles are working and didn't see it the first time. -- Chris Savage Kiss me. Or would you rather live in a Gateshead, UK land where the soap won't lather? - Billy Bragg |
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"Chris Savage" wrote in message ... On 2007-11-21, notbresson wrote: "TheFrigginQueenOfEngland" wrote in message ... Be a good chap. Now get busy! Tally-ho and all that rot, eh what? And I bet that all you UK blokes sit there all smug thinking the rest of the world adores your pompous asses. Think again. Now, back to our regularly scheduled program about photography and digital cameras.... What's all that about? Seems an inaccurate, prejudiced, pointless, rant about nothing in particular. Do you think it might be a troll? Thanks for reposting the entire inaccurate, prejudiced, pointless, rant for those of us whose killfiles are working and didn't see it the first time. -- OK. I fell for it. Will not do it again. |
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On Nov 21, 11:25 am, TheFrigginQueenOfEngland
wrote: On Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:53:28 GMT, "notbresson" wrote: "Lew" wrote in message ... "Marty Fremen" wrote in message ... "/\\BratMan/\\" wrote: I see this: Nikon today updated its 18-55mm 'kit' lens to include Vibration Reduction (VR). around US $199 (179.99 / ?270.00) on http://www.dpreview.com/ And yet when I got to a currency converter site I see this: 199.00 USD = 96.2931 GBP Does anyone know why the the price should be so much higher in the UK.. It's because Britain is essentially a theme park for foreign tourists, and residents get charged the same theme park prices as the visitors. It's not just cameras that are more expensive, almost everything is. One solution is to buy grey imports from Hong Kong via dodgy ebay dealers or cut-price online shops, and hope you won't need to claim on the warranty. Why not buy from the USA? Duty at 6.75% + VAT at 17.5% + post and packing say 25 + handling charge by PO or couriers and you would need to claim back local sales tax. and the exchange rate on your credit card will not be that good. I have just done the sums for a Zeiss lens costing 549 at Warehouse Express compared tp $700 at B&H in New York. Ends up hardly worth the trouble and possible problems with claiming on warrenty. Its just rip off UK again. Let me think ... when was the last time that any company from the UK ever produced anything that the rest of the world wanted ... hmmmm.....darned if I can think of anything at the moment. Well, there was the Beatles, but even they wanted the hell out of there. Okay, they gave a good push to the English language, but now the rest of the world is having to deal with and attempt to correct all of the problems with it. Maybe this is why they think colonization is such a wonderful thing, nobody wants them anywhere so they just move in uninvited and call it something good for everyone. There's three whole continents now full of people, who are the ancestors of everyone that wanted nothing better than to get the hell away from the UK and all it stands for.. Oh wait. Don't they make some beers that some people like? Well, at least that's something. Other than that, nope, can't think of a thing that ever came out of the UK that everyone wanted to buy. Did any of them ever invent anything? How about if you start to produce something from your own companies then charge a mint for them. Then you can get even. Be a good chap. Now get busy! Tally-ho and all that rot, eh what? And I bet that all you UK blokes sit there all smug thinking the rest of the world adores your pompous asses. Think again. Now, back to our regularly scheduled program about photography and digital cameras.... Okay, I'm really hoping this was entirely sarcastic but just in case, here is a small list: Many beers, Many single malts, Many cars, Many high end HiFi components (speakers, amplifiers, CD/DVD players), Many movies, Many books..... Oh and no - I'm not from the UK, but they have many products I covet..... |
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"TheFrigginQueenOfEngland" wrote Let me think ... when was the last time that any company from the UK ever produced anything that the rest of the world wanted ... hmmmm.....darned if I can think of anything at the moment. HP sauce! Other than that, the only good thing to come out of the UK these days is Qantas flight QF5 to Sydney... Paul (who left there in 1973) |
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