On Sun, 19 May 2002 02:13:01 -0700 Arthur Entlich (artistic-1@shaw.ca)
wrote:
> I just noticed today (and I have no idea how long it has been there)
> that Polaroid UK is advertising a major price reduction on the SS4000
> to 599 pounds. I have no idea if that is pre or post VAT, but it seems
> cheaper than the price you found, which seems to imply the price
> reduction is recent.
It has been that for a while, though some dealers still seem to be
advertising the original launch price of ~£1800GBP. I saw an ad like this
just last month.
> Just out of interest how does the UK pound compare to the US $ these
> days?
1GBP=$1.46USD according to the financial markets...
*but* we usually end up paying much the same price for most consumer goods,
ie if a gizmo costs $299USD it'll usually be £299GBP by the time shipping,
import duty, VAT (tax) and piggies in the food chain have had their cut.
Not for nothing is this called 'Rip Off Britain'.
Regards
Tony Sleep
- Online portfolio & exhibit; + film scanner info
& comparisons
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