Joe, do you remember how long did it take for Apple to decrease those prices and whether did they do it for 2008-2009 and 2005-2008 periods as well?
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Apple Raises Prices on Several Products in Many Countries Amid Strong U.S. Dollar
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Joe, do you remember how long did it take for Apple to decrease those prices and whether did they do it for 2008-2009 and 2005-2008 periods as well?
The goal is rough price parity. It has nothing to do with costs. The US dollar is the reference currency used by most global companies. Even oil is priced in dollars.
That's quite right. And you pay for that in slightly higher prices. It's your democratic national choice, and it's completely fair.
Why is it crazy?
A dollar cost 1.4 Euros this time last year.
Today it costs about 1.09 Euros.
It's simple exchange rate math.
Some of the increases in Denmark:
Iphone 6 16gb $88
Iphone 6+ 64gb $117
Iphone 6+ 128gb $131
Macbook Air 11" 128gb $117
Iphone 6 16gb $88
Iphone 6+ 64gb $117
Iphone 6+ 128gb $131
Macbook Air 11" 128gb $117
when was pacific rim free? i only got fast&furious and gravity for free. maybe its regional.
first world problem
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Of course, it's not an insult to say that people are so dumb that they don't understand what he is saying !
I would say : before judging somebody, try to understand his opinion...
I just can't support that kind of person who consider they are right and that anybody who doesn't agree with his statement is dumb.
Thank you ! At least somebody understands what I'm saying !
I'd say the problem isn't really Apple, it's protectionist policies and local-national laws regarding copyright, electronics, and other import add-ons. I live in HK and ID say it's pretty comparable to buying Apple products in Delaware, New Hampshire, or Oregon--US states without sales tax. But if I hope over to Mainland China or Taiwan---Apple products are taxed up!
Good thing HK is basically the most capitalist city in the world...
But the Germans have to pay 19% VAT (which is already in their price) I think which means, you actually pay in Germany more taxes than in the USA not more money for Apple?
Apple wont suck up the higher tax and sell it cheaper in Europe to match the price + 19% tax to price + US tax
Oh yeah, because the stupid exchange rates are Apple's fault. People need to stop pretending that Apple is their friend and will maintain prices (while losing money) because they like you so much. It's a business.
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I would rather live in the U.S than crappy Canada or the UK.
Actually, the Australian dollar was valued at 1.05 US for neatly 6 months 2 to 3 years ago, but Apple didn't lower prices they just screwed Australians.
Every single Apple Laptop went up by $200 in Australia sadly
Apple should start paying its proper income tax here if it wants to jack up prices (although I do acknowledge prices are somewhat dependent on the exchange rate). The non Retina Macbook went up to $1549 - which is well above the currency conversion and our GST... not overly fair.
I'm appalled at these new prices. For example, the 15" rMBP which had no changes to hardware went from $2499/$2999 (depending on tier) to $2799/$3499. That's an extra $300/$500 for the exact same machine you could've bought last week at a cheaper price. And then there's the old 2012 MBP which was $1349 and got jacked up to $1549 - I'm sorry but thats a lot of money for 2012 tech... You could've bought yourself a 13" rMBP for an extra $50 at $1599 just 2 days ago. I know our currency isn't the best here in Australia, but these prices are a little too rich even for us - it's great for apple's back pocket, but not for everyone else who's wages didn't go up along with Apple's prices. I work within retail and we're an Apple reseller, and it'll be interesting to see how sales change with these new prices. The 13" MBA is our number 1 seller as its $1199 price tag was good for most people, including students, but now you'll be paying $1399 for the same tier, which might not seem like a lot, but we'll see how it goes. $1699 for the 256GB version got steep though when it used to cost $1399.
Next time I see the US $ dip lower than ours, I expect Apple to raise prices in their home town. Only fair right?
You forgot to add increased costs of setting up operations of EU facilities, local wage differences, increased warranty standards, compliance costs, etc.
These all have an effect on your local price as a consumer.
Next time I see the US $ dip lower than ours, I expect Apple to raise prices in their home town. Only fair right?
But isn't the VAT also part of the price hikes? Since Apple is in the U.S. there is no VAT for them to deal with......and they have raised the prices on products in the U.S. before.
I remember that and it ticks me off that when exchange rate scenarios are reversed, prices don't get lower here. The second there's sign of a weaker Aussie dollar, the first thing that seems to go up in price are App Store Apps - which to me is ridiculous. It's digital goods which aren't being distributed into stores and there's no change to how they're accessed - so why charge us more?
I also feel...
apple could have given us all a heads up a few weeks ago and let us know they planned on raising prices...
Example. Leica gives its potential customers notice in advance about an impending change of price on the cost of lenses.
Apple. Not nice to its customer base. Booooo...
apple could have given us all a heads up a few weeks ago and let us know they planned on raising prices...
Example. Leica gives its potential customers notice in advance about an impending change of price on the cost of lenses.
Apple. Not nice to its customer base. Booooo...