| brians wig 22.03.2015 10:35 |
I see that our American & Canadian cousins can purchase this boxset from Amazon.com/ca FAR cheaper than the English can from co.uk and even Queenonline. Yes, I'm moaning, but it stinks. Sadly, unlike the Rainbow boxset, ordering from .com or .ca won't actually save me money this time, once UPS charges and import taxes are applied. Who exactly do we complain to about these blatant, unfair price descrepancies? |
| BETA215 22.03.2015 10:41 |
Live in Argentina. There you'll know what is pay fees, taxes, and bad financial situation. I think the Rainbow box costs approximately U$S100 actually (1.500 pesos), maybe more but no less. I think this situations shouldn't happen, but at least this is the only time that this happens to you, no? |
| Ron 22.03.2015 13:18 |
Isn't a lot actually cheaper over there? Has probably to do with taxes and I'll bet that their wages are a bit lower when compared to employees in Europe for instance? So even though prices seem lower, it kind of still costs the same for them due to lower wages. Just thinking out loud here, am not bothered to search on Google :) |
| Saint Jiub 22.03.2015 14:45 |
brians wig wrote: I see that our American & Canadian cousins can purchase this boxset from Amazon.com/ca FAR cheaper than the English can from co.uk and even Queenonline. Yes, I'm moaning, but it stinks. Sadly, unlike the Rainbow boxset, ordering from .com or .ca won't actually save me money this time, once UPS charges and import taxes are applied. Who exactly do we complain to about these blatant, unfair price descrepancies?How to complain? Don't buy it. Evidently the Stepfords in Europe are more willing to pay a more inflated price than the Stepfords in North America (for Forever recycled garbage). |
| Annette 22.03.2015 15:52 |
I think that taxes are the reason for the difference. Even in the countries of the EU prices vary due to the national value-added-taxes. |
| mooghead 22.03.2015 16:18 |
They charge what people are prepared to pay.... |
| brENsKi 22.03.2015 16:47 |
there's only two real outcomes here: 1] if you want it and are willing to pay the going price then you have got value for money. 2] if you choose NOT to buy then, you can't be ripped off for a non-purchase. either way, there's no rip-off, in reality. a "rip-off" would only apply to you ending up paying more than agreed, or receiving a sub-standard product. |
| Saint Jiub 22.03.2015 19:26 |
brENsKi wrote: there's only two real outcomes here: 1] if you want it and are willing to pay the going price then you have got POOR value for money. 2] if you choose NOT to buy then, you can't be ripped off for a non-purchase. either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality. a "rip-off" would only apply to you ending up paying more than agreed, or receiving a sub-standard product. There ... I fixed your post. |
| *goodco* 22.03.2015 21:34 |
Check with your local library (as we did). Can't beat the price. |
| brENsKi 23.03.2015 10:08 |
brENsKi wrote: there's only two real outcomes here: 1] if you want it and are willing to pay the going price then you have got POOR value for money. 2] if you choose NOT to buy then, you can't be ripped off for a non-purchase. either way, there's no rip-off, in reality. a "rip-off" would only apply to you ending up paying more than agreed, or receiving a sub-standard product.Panchgani wrote: either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality. There ... I fixed your post. |
| Saint Jiub 23.03.2015 20:59 |
brENsKi wrote:brENsKi wrote: there's only two real outcomes here: 1] if you want it and are willing to pay the going price then you have got POOR value for money. 2] if you choose NOT to buy then, you can't be ripped off for a non-purchase. either way, there's no rip-off, in reality. a "rip-off" would only apply to you ending up paying more than agreed, or receiving a sub-standard product.Panchgani wrote: either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality. There ... I fixed your post.you fixed NOTHING. you've added the world "legal" which - in this context - is NOT required. rip-off is a term used to all manner of illegal situations. rip-off noun: a fraud or swindle, especially something that is grossly overpriced.... Your Oxford dictionary definition uses the following example sentences: "Home insurance (buildings and contents cover) and mortgage payment protection insurance (accident, sickness and unemployment cover) from mortgage lenders are rip-offs, too." "Designer label clothes are just expensive rip-offs." ... Clearly designer label clothes, home insurance and mortgage payment protection insurance are LEGAL ripoffs. ... How you can you believe that 108 gbp vs 90 cdn$ at Amazon is not price gouging (currently 1 Canadian dollar equals 0.53 British pounds)??? |
| Mr. Bed Guy 24.03.2015 06:34 |
There is't a box set of "Queen Forever" !!?? Only a 2 cd-digipack?!!!!!! |
| Mr. Bed Guy 24.03.2015 06:35 |
Ah, the upcoming LP box. It's ok...... |
| CESAR BELTRAN M 24.03.2015 08:36 |
Just one question: in the queenonlinestore page site says this box set will be released under Virgin EMI in april 2015, but on Amazon US appears will be Hollywood records released in May. Finally in Amazon UK appears will be an import release. So, this time only will be released the USA version only or also the UK Version? Someone who can clear this information please. thanks a lot |
| brENsKi 24.03.2015 09:02 |
Panchgani wrote:.you STILL don't get it - an asking/selling price is NOT a legal issue - an owner/seller of a product can sell it at whatever price they like...therefore your word "legal" was not required before my word "rip-off"Panchgani wrote: either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality. There ... I fixed your post.Your Oxford dictionary definition uses the following example sentences: "Home insurance (buildings and contents cover) and mortgage payment protection insurance (accident, sickness and unemployment cover) from mortgage lenders are rip-offs, too." "Designer label clothes are just expensive rip-offs." ... Clearly designer label clothes, home insurance and mortgage payment protection insurance are LEGAL ripoffs. ... How you can you believe that 108 gbp vs 90 cdn$ at Amazon is not price gouging (currently 1 Canadian dollar equals 0.53 British pounds)??? so, i'll say again - you fixed nothing...if anything you broke it. but that's irrelevant eh? because you'll still come back and argue about the context of meaning in what I typed. |
| CESAR BELTRAN M 25.03.2015 21:27 |
Just one question: in the queenonlinestore page site says this box set will be released under Virgin EMI in april 2015, but on Amazon US appears will be Hollywood records released in May. Finally in Amazon UK appears will be an import release. So, this time only will be released the USA version only or also the UK Version? Someone who can clear this information please. thanks a lot |
| Saint Jiub 26.03.2015 20:53 |
brENsKi wrote:Panchgani wrote:.you STILL don't get it - an asking/selling price is NOT a legal issue - an owner/seller of a product can sell it at whatever price they like...therefore your word "legal" was not required before my word "rip-off" so, i'll say again - you fixed nothing...if anything you broke it. but that's irrelevant eh? because you'll still come back and argue about the context of meaning in what I typed.Panchgani wrote: either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality. There ... I fixed your post.Your Oxford dictionary definition uses the following example sentences: "Home insurance (buildings and contents cover) and mortgage payment protection insurance (accident, sickness and unemployment cover) from mortgage lenders are rip-offs, too." "Designer label clothes are just expensive rip-offs." ... Clearly designer label clothes, home insurance and mortgage payment protection insurance are LEGAL ripoffs. ... How you can you believe that 108 gbp vs 90 cdn$ at Amazon is not price gouging (currently 1 Canadian dollar equals 0.53 British pounds)??? ... Do you have any comment on the box set being over twice the price at Amazon.co.uk compared to Amazon.cdn?? Of course not. The government sanctioned ripoff is legal and that makes it "OK". |
| BETA215 26.03.2015 21:14 |
People, argue about words in the Personal forum. That's why it exists. Period. |