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 · Member since
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 · Member since
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 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]brians wig wrote:[/b]
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?[/QUOTE]
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 · Member since
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 · Member since
They charge what people are prepared to pay....
brENsKi · Member since
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 · Member since
[QUOTE]
[b]brENsKi wrote: [/b] 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.
[/QUOTE]
*goodco* · Member since
Check with your local library (as we did). Can't beat the price.
brENsKi · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]brENsKi wrote: [/b] 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.
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b] either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality.
There ... I fixed your post.[/QUOTE][QUOTE]
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.
Saint Jiub · Member since
[QUOTE]
[b]brENsKi wrote: [/b] [QUOTE] [b]brENsKi wrote: [/b] 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. [QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b] either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality. There ... I fixed your post.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE]
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.[/QUOTE] ...
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)???
[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]
Mr. Bed Guy · Member since
There is't a box set of "Queen Forever" !!?? Only a 2 cd-digipack?!!!!!!
Mr. Bed Guy · Member since
Ah, the upcoming LP box. It's ok......
CESAR BELTRAN M · Member since
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 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b].
[QUOTE] [b]Panchgani wrote:[/b] either way, there's no LEGAL rip-off, in reality.
There ... I fixed your post.[/QUOTE]
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)???
[/QUOTE]
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.
