> $250.00!!!!!!!! Jeeeezzz. If you are interested in one, you'd be better off
> just contacting a mail order company here in the states. Our MSRP on the
> Formula T2 is only $179.95, and the dealer cost is much less.
> I just checked with Flight Sim Central's WEB Page, and they sell it for
> $124.95. Even after shipping and customs, you'd save about $100.00.
> If yer interested, you can reach FSC at:
> Phone: (800)477-7467
> WEB: http://www.fscentral.com
> Matt
> ThrustMaster, Inc.
This sounds good in theory, but in practice, works out almost the same
as buying in Australia.
(1) The exchange rate adds minimum 25% to the price
(ie. $US100 = $Aus125).
(2) Shipping costs are unbelievably high. I contacted a US reseller via
the web who had the T2 for $US95 and they would only ship via
courier / air at a cost of over $US70 ($Aus90). So you are already
up for $Aus215 without considering customs duty.
The good news is that Australian customs can't be bothered chasing small
imports (ie. less than $Aus200) so you will almost certainly get away
with not paying any import duty.
So, if you are keen to save $30 or $40, and can find a US retailer you
know / trust and can be bothered with waiting for it to be shipped - go
for it.
