The EU has NO import duties or tariffs on most electronic equipment. Including laptop computers, mobile phones, etc.
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Apple Raises Prices on Several Products in Many Countries Amid Strong U.S. Dollar
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The EU has NO import duties or tariffs on most electronic equipment. Including laptop computers, mobile phones, etc.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think what most (European) people are complaining about is the overall cost difference including VAT what I believe has been calculated the wrong way several times now. So let me try:
Old Josef wants to buy a new MacBook (let's say in Germany). Now he has to pay 1449 (EUR) (already including VAT.)
Old Jack now wants to buy the same new MacBook in the US. He has to pay $1299 (USD). At the counter he has to add VAT (~8%). That makes the MacBook cost 1299*1,08 = $1403,92 (USD)
Those $1402,92 (USD) convert at the actual exchange rate (of: 1 (EUR) = $1,07 (USD)) to 1311,14 (EUR)
Summarized: The new MacBook in the US for 1311,14 is 137,86 (EUR) or $147,51 (USD) cheaper to the one in Europe for the customer.
And that is the thing people in Europe complain about. (correctly as I feel with them)
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I don't mind if they keep forgetting. Just hope they don't notice this.wouldnt be the first time they forgot about the mini
You have got be kidding with these statements right?! I've seen some funny posts on this site but this one is off the scale!
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 $1549 - which is well above the currency conversion and our GST... not overly fair.
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Pffft...I'm out.
This 'conversation' has predictably gone the way of all news threads on this website.
When people start defending corporations over customers I have no interest in talking anymore.
You reap what you sow, mother****ers. All hail the mighty capitalistic monolith that is Apple. Enjoy your fancy new watches, er I mean, old iPod nanos on fancy new over priced wrist straps.
This 'conversation' has predictably gone the way of all news threads on this website.
When people start defending corporations over customers I have no interest in talking anymore.
You reap what you sow, mother****ers. All hail the mighty capitalistic monolith that is Apple. Enjoy your fancy new watches, er I mean, old iPod nanos on fancy new over priced wrist straps.
Not true. Electronics are generally cheaper in Switzerland than in the EU. VAT is also low at 8%.
Example: the just-announced 12 inch MacBook is 1299$ in the Apple Store, which is without VAT. Right now, 1299$ are about 1300 Swiss Francs. Add 8% and you're at 1400 Swiss Francs. The price in the Swiss Apple Store is 1399 Swiss Francs and already includes VAT. So the prices are the same.
That's good thinking cause it matches up cause 69 USD is 90 AUD damn that sucks
So...
...if the people who bought their AppleTV yesterday for $99 only to see it drop to $69 today are up in arms and want a $30 refund, does that mean that if they bought a MacBook Pro yesterday, they should give Apple a further $500 after the price increase today?
...if the people who bought their AppleTV yesterday for $99 only to see it drop to $69 today are up in arms and want a $30 refund, does that mean that if they bought a MacBook Pro yesterday, they should give Apple a further $500 after the price increase today?
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.
The TV here still costs $109.
True in switzerland import taxes are high, but if you buy one device its free if you claim its yours and being it from outside. Only if you bring many in you pay taxes... But still apple here in switzerland is overpriced no matter what...
The increase in price of the rMBP (especially the 15" model) in Australia is disgusting. I will be boycotting all Apple products for a long time and I call upon other Australians to follow suit. The high-end 15" rMBP model is now $3499, absolute insanity.
What's the Real Reason?
To raise prices due to a strong dollar is disingenuous at best. Except for the Mac Pro, none of the products are made in the USA, and to top it off none of the money made overseas is brought back to the USA because of tax law. The dollar has no material affect on Apple's position.
Perhaps those foreign currencies get converted to the dollar for the income statement for the annual report. But the dollar is not affecting Apple's cost structure and will only affect the shareholders if and when the money is brought stateside.
To raise prices due to a strong dollar is disingenuous at best. Except for the Mac Pro, none of the products are made in the USA, and to top it off none of the money made overseas is brought back to the USA because of tax law. The dollar has no material affect on Apple's position.
Perhaps those foreign currencies get converted to the dollar for the income statement for the annual report. But the dollar is not affecting Apple's cost structure and will only affect the shareholders if and when the money is brought stateside.
Well the way I see it is that my used 2013 Ultimate MBA just went up by $350
(If I were to sell)
it is also more expensive in germany cuz every electronic device that could potentially store copyright protected material has to pay a fee. I think it's about 49 on a laptop. the "gema" even gets monex for a printer cuz u could potentially use it to print out copyright protected lyrics and music notes. it's utterly redicioulus
Out of curiosity, did Apple raise wages for its staff around the world?
Legit question, I simply don't know, but I assume I'd have read about this by now on here?
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Last time I checked; most of their products are made in China, not US
How can the US dollar be doing so well vs the other currencies? I don't get it. The US has trillions of debt they have zero intention of paying pack and many other issues too. I guess the world just see's the USD as the standard currency which all other currencies are measured against.
This is a flawed standard. I think the Euro should be the global standard instead. The Yuan is used by more people but if that was the currency standard of the world, the Chinese government's corruption would really abuse this and the whole world would suffer. The US government is no better in this regard actually. No single person is to blame. Both sides of US politics don't understand what a proper budget is and how to not spend money you don't have. And any single person who does understand this gets their federal budget blocked by both of parliament. So only flawed budgets ever pass the US parliament.
Australia is no better. But here one side of politics the Coalition side (Liberal/National) totally understand how to bake budgets that help the whole nation. But they never seem to have enough numbers in the senate and the other parties who fail to understand what a good federal budget is keep blocking the good budgets. So only weak compromise budgets ever pass.
And folks that's why Apple has to raise prices around the world.
And because Tim Cook wants to do more of this:
This is a flawed standard. I think the Euro should be the global standard instead. The Yuan is used by more people but if that was the currency standard of the world, the Chinese government's corruption would really abuse this and the whole world would suffer. The US government is no better in this regard actually. No single person is to blame. Both sides of US politics don't understand what a proper budget is and how to not spend money you don't have. And any single person who does understand this gets their federal budget blocked by both of parliament. So only flawed budgets ever pass the US parliament.
Australia is no better. But here one side of politics the Coalition side (Liberal/National) totally understand how to bake budgets that help the whole nation. But they never seem to have enough numbers in the senate and the other parties who fail to understand what a good federal budget is keep blocking the good budgets. So only weak compromise budgets ever pass.
And folks that's why Apple has to raise prices around the world.
And because Tim Cook wants to do more of this:
Exchange Rates fluctuate every-day, so i dunno why it is reported only now to say "keep in price with U.S dollar"
Could this be only because they want more money, but trying to hide this ?
They are trying to keep end user prices (including VAT/Sales taxes) in rough parity in order to discourage a black market.
Out of curiosity, did Apple raise wages for its staff around the world?
Legit question, I simply don't know, but I assume I'd have read about this by now on here?
Glassed Silver:mac
I do agree that the Apple retail workers do deserve a payrise.
But all the people who make the Apple products work for Foxconn and others. Apple does not pay their wages.