US equipment prices in Europe

[Togil]

Just noticed by looking at some Euro prices of Boulder and Hovland that US equipment seems now far more expensive on the continent due to the strong Euro and the importers not changing their prices - so it's not just a British problem !

[Mike Reed]

With the extremely strong euro, especially against the $US, imports to the continent should be MUCH cheaper, not dearer.

However, as in all things, the laws of supply and demand will prevail; demand is surely not on the increase in these economically challenging times.

[Togil]

Example :

Watt/Puppy 8 :

Germany : Euro 34,000 ( ca £ 27,000 )

Absolute Sounds UK : £ 23,000

US price : $ 28,000

Makes AS look like a charity shop

[Steve Toy]

Bel Canto CD2 is $3000 in US and £2400 in UK.

[tfarney]

With the extremely strong euro, especially against the $US, imports to the continent should be MUCH cheaper, not dearer.

However, as in all things, the laws of supply and demand will prevail; demand is surely not on the increase in these economically challenging times.

Yes, but lower demand should drive prices down as well. It sounds like European importers are taking the economic advantage in increased margins and not passing them along to consumers.

Tim

[Mike]

Yes, but lower demand should drive prices down as well. It sounds like European importers are taking the economic advantage in increased margins and not passing them along to consumers.

Tim

That would be about right!

[tfarney]

That would be about right!

Yes, of course if you have the money for a pair of Watt Puppies, the last thousand pounds or so isn't really much. Ah...to be in such a league!

Tim

[Mike]

Ah...to be in such a league!

Tim

Too bloody right my Friend!