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Post by julesd68 on Feb 14, 2017 16:24:57 GMT
I'm not quite sure why, but I was reading the 9 GREATEST "ENTRY LEVEL" BARGAINS IN HIGH-END AUDIO according to The Absolute Sound. www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/9-greatest-entry-level-bargains-in-high-end-audio/I'm not in the market for a mains cable (I think) but noticed how Shunyata was now making a 'budget' mains cable for $99. ($119 after price increase since publication) So I had a look to see whether it was selling in the UK and indeed it is, from £345. At today's exchange rate that is $430, for an 'entry-level cable'. www.renaissanceaudio.co.uk/shunyata/venom-3-power-cable/I've checked it's the same cable as there are a few different versions. Now I understand that UK dealers need to import these cables and pay duty and VAT etc but is that not a bit excessive??
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Post by zippy on Feb 14, 2017 17:25:15 GMT
Presumably you could import from the U.S., pay all the customs/etc and still work out a lot cheaper.
The usual practice is $=£, i.e. 200$ in U.S. sells for £200 here - that's a fair markup but just about tolerable.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2017 18:04:15 GMT
Worth getting on a plane and filling a suitcase
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Post by MartinT on Feb 14, 2017 19:40:50 GMT
I don't think Shunyata have a proper distribution agent over here, so anything goes. You can always personal import, but you take your chances with the variable levels of duty. Frankly, I'm not sure you can't get better cables at lower prices from here.
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 14, 2017 21:25:36 GMT
Looks steep. Guess the UK sales is going for perceived value
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Post by daytona600 on Feb 14, 2017 22:57:45 GMT
BS fused Plug could add a lot to the pricing as europe & the states use different plugs
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Post by julesd68 on Feb 15, 2017 0:43:52 GMT
You don't get a UK plug - just an adapter!
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Post by MartinT on Feb 15, 2017 6:50:17 GMT
You don't get a UK plug - just an adapter! Nasty. Why bother when there are better options?
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Post by ChrisB on Feb 15, 2017 6:51:39 GMT
Well there you go, that explains the $331 price difference.
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