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£1 = $2.
Therefore a $599 PS3 looks like it should cost £299.50.
But when the exchange rate was $1.50 to the £1, that translates as £399.
In other words, not far from what it is now.
Manufacturers and retailers simply cannot allow prices to fluctuate in line with exchange rates.
Still, the good news is that you get more American good for your pounds.
Mission Impossible 3 disc set from Amazon US is $69.95, which translates as £35 + charges. At $1.50 to the £1 it would be c.£47.
Current Amazon UK price is actually £33.74.
So is it "Rip-Off America"?
Steve W
£1 = $2.
Therefore a $599 PS3 looks like it should cost £299.50.
But when the exchange rate was $1.50 to the £1, that translates as £399.
In other words, not far from what it is now.
Manufacturers and retailers simply cannot allow prices to fluctuate in line with exchange rates.
Still, the good news is that you get more American good for your pounds.
Mission Impossible 3 disc set from Amazon US is $69.95, which translates as £35 + charges. At $1.50 to the £1 it would be c.£47.
Current Amazon UK price is actually £33.74.
So is it "Rip-Off America"?
Steve W