Australian prices.

[Noodles :)]

Have any of the other Australian sythers noticed how much our prices are raised compared to other countries?
2 examples;
Asus MARS II graphics card, $1500 in the US, $1700 here.
Modern warfare 3 on steam, $99 USD, US it is $59 USD

 

[Ivy Bridge]

You sure the prices are in USD and not whatever currency you use? It could be conversion rates. If not then damn.. that's ridiculous. I know I would not pay $100 for MW3. Fuck thaaaat.

 

[Noodles :)]

It's in USD, and the Aussie dollar is worth more then the US dollar last time I checked.

 

[Delta Squad]

That's prob factoring in taxes/Shipping tho correct?

 

[Noodles :)]

That's prob factoring in taxes/Shipping tho correct?

Taxes.
Shipping doesn't mark up much for other countries, but seriously almost a 100% raise in price for a game, rather bullshit if you ask me.

 

[Delta Squad]

Taxes.
Shipping doesn't mark up much for other countries, but seriously almost a 100% raise in price for a game, rather bullshit if you ask me.

is your tax rate alot higher?

i think we have like a 21% sales tax or something.

 

[Klopikkon]

Yea Everything in Australia Cost alot More ( fucking taxes) - Thats why i buy almost everything Online its a Hell of alot cheaper Got good websites for cheap books And games Pm if u need them. Take awhile to Get here But certainly worth the wait!

 

[malakadang]

GST certainly doesn't help. If a game in Aus cost $99, GST would be $9. Whereas the same game in the US could cost $55, and GST would only be $5. Also, the insane amount of freight and transportation required is phenomenal.

Meh, I'm use to it tbh.

 

[Shaaaaun]

Taxes.
Shipping doesn't mark up much for other countries, but seriously almost a 100% raise in price for a game, rather bullshit if you ask me.

I live in Aus and is Wanting to buy a Nice computer $1000 over here $800 in america and the conversion rate makes it Around $900