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US vs Canadian prices dont seem accurate
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Joined: Jun 2003
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Out of curiosity I did currency conversions of some of the prices here on the axiom site.
Apparently, the US prices are lower than the Canadian prices. Take the M80ti for example. $1,100 USD converts to $1,482 CND, as apposed to the $1,520 listed. I realize that if both Canadian and American prices are shown there will always be some discrepancy because the exchange rate fluctuates, but this is a $38 difference here. If you buy the Epic 80 home theater using the Canadian price, you will be paying $87 more than the converted US price.
I am in the process of comparing differnt subs, and price is important for my comparisons. Because I live in canada, am I stuck paying the listed canadian price in canadian dollars?
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Re: US vs Canadian prices dont seem accurate
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Unfortunately, because of the government attitude of adjusting the interest rate (on a seemingly weekly basis) to save the economy, the US/CDN $$ exchange rate has been held hostage. Last year it would have worked out to around $1700 CDN with the exchange (so $1520 would be a major bargain). Just last week the dollar was at $.72 which would work out to exactly $1520. It's pretty tough for any company to account for a dollar that swings more than a cent a week. It's probably been more volatile in 2003 than ever before. They'd almost have to change their prices on a daily basis to keep up, which wouldn't be very practical. I guess the way to look at it now is that Americans are getting a deal!!!
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Re: US vs Canadian prices dont seem accurate
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I understand that.. but can't Canadians just pay with US dollars and save some money, or are we limited to pay with Canadian money because we live here?
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Re: US vs Canadian prices dont seem accurate
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aha, good question. With the percent or so the banks take on $$$ conversion, there should still be a slight advantage. Since freight should be cheaper to Cdn destinations, it would be a little more profitable for Axiom than a US transaction. I don't see why they wouldn't do it.
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