FSX rip off factor

[RollerBall]

When I was a Marketing lecturer I used to tell my classes about the Italian coffee manufacturer who supplied the same products to the UK as they sold in mainland Europe, but at something like 50% higher prices.

When asked why they did this, their answer was, 'Because we can'.

Unfortunately the political no-brainers we have running the UK who have no experience of the real world are even prepared to condone this kind of thing - viz the UK Courts supported an action by a large Jeans manufacturer against Tesco a while back to prevent them bringing in 'grey' imports' that they could sell at 'low' prices ie at prices similar to what the items were being sold at elsewhere.

That's why people get ripped off by international companies - it's very well known for example that for most/many IT items, what we pay in

[vololiberista]

The reason why many things in UK cost more is because people are prepared to pay those prices!!! Cars are another example. )being one third more in UK than in Europe) But, one can find good prices if one looks hard.  The computer fairs I mentioned earlier are an example. I put together a new system about 20 months ago from "new" properly guaranteed parts for the exorbitent price of

[Arnimon]

But...
This Thread tells me that my thoughts were not so false.
First i wanted to order FSX in the US. But then i thought that there might be different versions for several countrys. Such as for  CFS 3. And though i have no real probs in reading or understanding english language,i really prefer a german version of FSX.

[ashaman]

If you want new bits to make FSX work find an excuse to goto London  and visit one of the monthly computer fairs.  Over the years I have bought components for at least 6 rebuilds amounting to half price compared to the shops both in UK and here. I'm thinking of doing the same either before Christmas or early next year in order to build a system for Vista.
http://www.britishcomputerfairs.com/
Vololiberista

Volo, you are already in the UK. For you to go to london is like for me to go in Rome.

But for me to go in London is... like for you to go in Rome exactly.

With the same amount of money I would have to pay in travel fare and hotels, I'd be able to put together a ninja PC without moving from here.

Better for me to find another reason to visit London than FSX.

[vololiberista]

"When" I was living in London I went to the fairs every month. Now that I live in Italy I have like you to add on the air fare etc so for many things it would be uneconomic. But I still reckon I could save money!!
Vololiberista

[wji]

"When asked why they did this, their answer was, 'Because we can'."

Thanks, RB . . . always enjoy your thoughtful insights  :)

I imagine living in Canada puts us on the other end of this curve: Most of our prices are the same as in America but we pay in CAN$ so right away we save almost ten percent.

Here's yesterday's advert (that's UK for ad) ofr FSX in Canada. Cool.

What else can you buy for $49 bucks? (that's quid in the UK . . . )

[Tweek]

What else can you buy for $49 bucks? (that's quid in the UK . . . )

That would be 23 quid for us!

Anyone from the UK, order from Canada.

[F3Hadlow]

That would be 23 quid for us!

Anyone from the UK, order from Canada.

Factor the costs of getting it delivered over the pond and you'll probably have a somewhat higher price (not to mention possible tax!)...

[Tweek]

Factor the costs of getting it delivered over the pond and you'll probably have a somewhat higher price (not to mention possible tax!)...

Which is what I said earlier in the thread...

My advice would be to order from the US, or anywhere else you can (permitting that delivery costs don't exceed the price!).

[F3Hadlow]

That's what happens when you only use the last few posts to get the gist of a thread!

[vololiberista]

Anyone in Europe buying FSX from anywhere outside Europe will have to pay VAT (IVA) at the rate set in the relevant EU country.
The EU tax regulations state that ANY commodity or service purchased outside the EU that is available within will be subject to VAT so you'll be paying VAT on the game plus packaging. Postage is already a tax! Any other form of delivery attracts VAT. Start saving or wait 12 to 18 months for when the price will have dropped and spend your money in the meantime on upgrading your system!
Vololiberista

[RollerBall]

Factor the costs of getting it delivered over the pond and you'll probably have a somewhat higher price (not to mention possible tax!)...

Surprisingly not. I've had several items delivered from the States - and just as for most other things, what we pay in

[ashaman]

Sorry Volo, I really can't say how but was convinced you were living in UK.

Anyway, it seems that the one paying FSX less than anyone else here, will be old lil' me.

Now I only need someone to gift me a new and powerful rig. Who wants to be my benefactor?

[Ashton Lawson]

In your neck of the woods pirating films etc is very big business. I was able to buy a film some years ago on dvd before its release to the cinemas!!!  I suspect at that price your copy of FSX will be just that, a "copy" If it works lucky you!!!! If it doesn't then you will get what you paid for!!!
Vololiberista

Actually, i checked with the guy and it is a real version.  Ya see, most hot games in Thailand are sold at about 1000 baht, due to the not-as-high pay that the average thai guy gets, but if the game isn't that hot, then the price goes down abit.  The reason why the FSX Deluxe i'm getting is that cheap, is because in Thailand (or Phuket to be more specific) Flight Simulation isn't regarded as really cool, so the price goes down, while really cool stuff like NFS or Burnout etc. has prices go up.

BTW, i know what'cha mean about Thailand being sort'of 'copy central'.  It ain't nice, but when u consider the real prices of certain things, u may reconsider...

How is the military coup going by the way???  ;)

The coup is fine, hasn't affected me at all...