It is a matter of reletive wages. For the average American things cost about the
same in hours/worked as they do for the average European. It is only when you
cross borders that things are cheaper, or more expensive. Also our tax bases are
different. I believe our governments taxes income and real property higher than
European governments do, and have lower import duties and transfer fees (value
added/sales tax).
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John Whittingham wrote:
Wouldn't that depend on your defination of "cheaper"?
I meant better value for my money, did I offend someone?
John
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From: "Peter J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 11:53:55 -0400
Subject: Re: FA 35mm f/2 European prices please
Wouldn't that depend on your defination of "cheaper"?
Cotty wrote:
On 18/10/04, John Whittingham, discombobulated, unleashed:
Is everything cheaper in the US?
Everything but the girls ;-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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