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alanfranz
on Nov 22, 2023
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Prices in the US generally don’t include VAT, and maybe there’s some exchange or import fee on top as well.
wickedsight
on Nov 22, 2023
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And often there's also an invisible consumer rights 'tax' on top. Since online purchases and warranty are quite heavily regulated in Europe, sellers often add some margin to cover the extra costs this might bring.
ericpauley
on Nov 22, 2023
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Likely this. 349 EUR is 17% VAT on 299.
cammikebrown
on Nov 22, 2023
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Gonna pick this up in Portland on Friday. $300 out the door
phatskat
on Nov 25, 2023
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They can charge more because the synths are so complicated!
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