I think that those price differentials are quite reasonable...

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In Reply to: Pricing on import players posted by BadgerDMS on February 28, 2003 at 08:03:38:

Just think about all the costs involved in foreign distribution:
Advertising and marketing in the destination country
Distribution, support, and service network in the destination country
Modifications (transformers, plugs, fuses) for different line voltage
Testing and certification
Translation and printing of manuals (well, not US-UK)
Shipping, handling, paperwork, and insurance
Duties and customs clearance
Tax
International banking fees
...there must be many more.
If you're selling something that isn't mass-market, all of the above costs get divided among a relatively small number of units. The price of each unit has to go up accordingly.
I live in Japan. Accuphase gear can be had about half the US price here. Conversely, high-end US gear typically costs about twice as much.

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Topic - Pricing on import players - BadgerDMS 08:03:38 02/28/03 (5)

Re: Pricing on import players - Zozo 05:51:22 03/02/03 (0)

Re: Pricing on import players - achandoke 21:18:01 03/01/03 (0)

I think that those price differentials are quite reasonable... - David Spear 07:17:29 03/01/03 (0)

Don't overlook The Taxman (nt) - mrg 09:21:00 02/28/03 (0)

Re: Pricing on import players - yoeddy 09:09:07 02/28/03 (0)

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