rec.autos.simulators

>> 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

>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

>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

>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

> 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

> Pay back for what exactly?

> Robin.

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> >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

>Oh come on Paul, it could be worse. After all, we may have to pay
>higher prices and all that but at least we don't have to live
>there..... ;-)

>Cheers!
>John

> to watch
> 'bubba racin' where these (mostly) middle aged fat boys drive cars in
> circles for hours.

> Sorry.  Feeble attempt at a little political humor.  I was thinking
> about the difference in the price of tea in England and the colonies a
> while back.

> Yikes, I paid 35.00 when it came out at EB. Sounds like the others just
> marked it down to where it should have been priced to start with.

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> >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

> Big Mac Combo     UK 4.99 Pounds...

> After all, we may have to pay
> higher prices and all that but at least we don't have to live
> there..... ;-)