Re: Off-Topic: SDRAM Prices

1999-12-13 Thread Oleg Goldshmidt
Isaac Aaron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I just need to add that unlike most of the computer parts, memory > components are subject to customs. Let me get this straight. I was under the impression that I could bring a US-made computer into Israel duty-free. Does your statement mean that the cus

Re: Off-Topic: SDRAM Prices

1999-12-13 Thread Eli Marmor
Isaac Aaron wrote: > I just need to add that unlike most of the computer parts, memory > components are subject to customs. I don't know about any custom; I only remember that 64MB were sold for $40 (!) in Israel (!) on June. I even have old price lists with this price (for 100MHz of course, not

RE: Off-Topic: SDRAM Prices

1999-12-13 Thread Isaac Aaron
I just need to add that unlike most of the computer parts, memory components are subject to customs. This is why memory is relatively higher in Israel than in the states. If I recall correctly, the government doesn't collect tax for microchips but do collect tax for the boards (the printed circu