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by **Paul Jone** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal. I heard
on this ng that someone was getting MGPRS2 for 24 dollars when we have
to pay 35 pounds for it - that's 2 and a half times the price and it's
not even released in the US. The MS FF wheel costs 169 dollars but we
pay 200 pounds - twice the price. God knows what GPL costs over there
but it costs us 35 pounds. What, have all you suppliers got it in for us
poor limeys?
Paul

by **SteveBla** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Just say no to V.A.T.. Three cheers for (relatively) free trade.

Steve B.

by **Graeme Nas** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Hi,

And then of course there's the fact that our US chums don't pay phone
bills! Sometimes we pay up to around 750-800 pounds for a year. They
pay, what, around 150 dollars?

My Herc Thriller cost me 200 pounds, I've seen it on US sites for about
120 dollars.....

Everything is cheaper over there! Although we do have the advantage of
fewer TV ads.....

Cheers!

--
Graeme Nash

You know what to do with "don't_spam_me"...
http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk/
ICQ# 11257824

"My car appeared to disagree with my preference for living"

by **Paul Jone** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Even with 17 and a half per cent VAT that doesn't account for the more than
doubling in prices. And I believe that there are also sales taxes in the US
Paul

> >Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
> >than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
> >even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal.

> Just say no to V.A.T.. Three cheers for (relatively) free trade.

> Steve B.

by **Bill Bollinge** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

> Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
> than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
> even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal. I heard
> on this ng that someone was getting MGPRS2 for 24 dollars when we have
> to pay 35 pounds for it - that's 2 and a half times the price and it's
> not even released in the US. The MS FF wheel costs 169 dollars but we
> pay 200 pounds - twice the price. God knows what GPL costs over there
> but it costs us 35 pounds. What, have all you suppliers got it in for us
> poor limeys?
> Paul

Sounds like a IMPORTING/EXPORTING TAX thing within the U.K that is
causing the problem. How are American Cars priced vs. UK Cars?

Bill / Amish on TEN

by **Johnny** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

God knows what GPL costs over there

Well, I paid $45 for GPL (Plus sales tax of about $3) But since it hasnt
been a huge succes, I allready saw GPL marked down to $35. In a few months
it should be like Soda Offroad Racing, where I waited 2 months after release
and purchased a copy for $12...and worth every penny.
JT

by **user nam** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Pay back?

> Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
> than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
> even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal. I heard
> on this ng that someone was getting MGPRS2 for 24 dollars when we have
> to pay 35 pounds for it - that's 2 and a half times the price and it's
> not even released in the US. The MS FF wheel costs 169 dollars but we
> pay 200 pounds - twice the price. God knows what GPL costs over there
> but it costs us 35 pounds. What, have all you suppliers got it in for us
> poor limeys?
> Paul

by **Stephen Ferguso** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

But at least you get paid less in Britain to compensate for the higher
costs :) I don't know how you survive. I was looking into a few
lectureship positions in the U.K. that would pay *less* than I am earning
now as a student. Sad.

Stephen

by **Mauro Dia** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

Ha ha ha
I live in SOUTH America... I paid US$140 for GPL (60% + 18% +US$8,00 of
import taxes).
This puts an end to the whole conversation...

>Hi,

>>Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
>>than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
>>even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal. I heard
>>on this ng that someone was getting MGPRS2 for 24 dollars when we have
>>to pay 35 pounds for it - that's 2 and a half times the price and it's
>>not even released in the US. The MS FF wheel costs 169 dollars but we
>>pay 200 pounds - twice the price. God knows what GPL costs over there
>>but it costs us 35 pounds. What, have all you suppliers got it in for us
>>poor limeys?
>And then of course there's the fact that our US chums don't pay phone
>bills! Sometimes we pay up to around 750-800 pounds for a year. They
>pay, what, around 150 dollars?

>My Herc Thriller cost me 200 pounds, I've seen it on US sites for about
>120 dollars.....

>Everything is cheaper over there! Although we do have the advantage of
>fewer TV ads.....

>Cheers!

>--
>Graeme Nash

>You know what to do with "don't_spam_me"...
>http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk/
>ICQ# 11257824

>"My car appeared to disagree with my preference for living"

by **David G Fishe** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

I paid $53 for MGP. I ordered it from GamePlayUK so don't feel so bad. :-)
Ubi just announced that it can be ordered from their site for $49.95 too.

David G Fisher

>Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
>than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound.

by **Erik Frechett** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

You get all the worthwhile culture and plenty of Formula One. We get
commercialized pseudo-slavery and a diluted sense of reality mutated by
imm***capitalistic exploitation.
Look at this way, you (meaning the rest of the world) can still thumb your
noses at our ***ic society while retaining your very cool accents! The
least we can do is take some of your money! ::)

Erik

--
"The only motivation that makes you go race-after-race, travel-after-travel,
is winning." -Ayrton Senna da Silva

by **Doug Gordo** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

We're still pissed off about the time that you burnt our capitol. Just
trying to collect reparations :-).

--
Doug Gordon
(remove "nospam" from e-mail address)

>Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
>than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
>even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal. I heard
>on this ng that someone was getting MGPRS2 for 24 dollars when we have
>to pay 35 pounds for it - that's 2 and a half times the price and it's
>not even released in the US. The MS FF wheel costs 169 dollars but we
>pay 200 pounds - twice the price. God knows what GPL costs over there
>but it costs us 35 pounds. What, have all you suppliers got it in for us
>poor limeys?
>Paul

by **Matt Manspeake** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

> Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
> than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
> even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal. I heard
> on this ng that someone was getting MGPRS2 for 24 dollars when we have
> to pay 35 pounds for it - that's 2 and a half times the price and it's
> not even released in the US. The MS FF wheel costs 169 dollars but we
> pay 200 pounds - twice the price. God knows what GPL costs over there
> but it costs us 35 pounds. What, have all you suppliers got it in for us
> poor limeys?
> Paul

All that you say may be true....HOWEVER....we can't even GET Colin McRae
Rally for PSX and THAT SUCKS.

Over here, most of the (so called) motorsports fans prefer to watch
'bubba racin' where these (mostly) middle aged fat boys drive cars in
circles for hours.

For real racing, you had better get Speedvision or plan on seeing a 30
second highlight (if that) on FSN or ESPN (the nascar channel)

I am guessing that Codemasters is probably a Euro company given that the
only available CMR is in PAL format.

--
Matt Manspeaker
Penn State Aerospace Engineering (Aerodynamics)
Formula SAE Shop Manager/Engine Builder/Driver

by **John Moor** » Tue, 17 Nov 1998 04:00:00

my monthly phone bill for basic service is $25 US, about a half days wages.
my internet access is another $40, so I work about 10 hours just so I can
read this newsgroup.
Geeeeze , I feel pretty stupid

> Hi,

> >Why is it that every product software or hardware is cheaper in dollars
> >than pounds when there are around 1.7 dollars to a pound. It seems that
> >even with software imported from Europe you get a cheaper deal. I heard
> >on this ng that someone was getting MGPRS2 for 24 dollars when we have
> >to pay 35 pounds for it - that's 2 and a half times the price and it's
> >not even released in the US. The MS FF wheel costs 169 dollars but we
> >pay 200 pounds - twice the price. God knows what GPL costs over there
> >but it costs us 35 pounds. What, have all you suppliers got it in for us
> >poor limeys?
> And then of course there's the fact that our US chums don't pay phone
> bills! Sometimes we pay up to around 750-800 pounds for a year. They
> pay, what, around 150 dollars?

> My Herc Thriller cost me 200 pounds, I've seen it on US sites for about
> 120 dollars.....

> Everything is cheaper over there! Although we do have the advantage of
> fewer TV ads.....

> Cheers!

> --
> Graeme Nash

> You know what to do with "don't_spam_me"...
> http://www.karisma1.demon.co.uk/
> ICQ# 11257824

> "My car appeared to disagree with my preference for living"

by **Target** » Wed, 18 Nov 1998 04:00:00

LOL. Also(I think it was Britian) we're still pissed at you about the whole
British Impressment ordeal.
Racer X
Veteran Sim Racer
Victory Lane-
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1423/

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