At least here in Oz, our 10% GST is included in the sticker price. I believe the US prices are advertised pre-tax which can vary from state to state.Correct, 10% ?
At least here in Oz, our 10% GST is included in the sticker price. I believe the US prices are advertised pre-tax which can vary from state to state.Correct, 10% ?
Wonder why they do that. ?I believe the US prices are advertised pre-tax which can vary from state to state.
Hopefully we don’t start doing that here. ?
Wonder why they do that. ?
Agree.I don’t know. Maybe someone on here can explain. It would seem to be much easier to advertise the exact price you pay.
Unless the tax on an individual product can vary depending on the variant, size etc etc.
Then that would understandably be a nightmare to put on a label.
And in my home country Norway, the same base model iPad Air is A$1075 (800+ USD)Ouch!!! You win. ?
That IS odd. Why wouldn’t anyone spend $40 more on the new one..?Thought we’d see a discount by now. ?
Wages are decent here as well, also get free healthcare & other benefits.And in my home country Norway, the same base model iPad Air is A$1075 (800+ USD)
Of course a lot of this has to do with VAT and sales/import taxes and such being different from country to country. Back in Norway I understand the high price because the salaries are decent in general and there are many social benefits such as free schooling and healthcare etc.
However, in Mexico… Seriously…
I think Apple would gain more market share if they lowered their prices a little bit for poorer countries… but I guess they’ve already done the maths and found that it’s not financially worth it… ?♂️
Offfieworks had a ripping deal on the SE last year.That IS odd. Why wouldn’t anyone spend $40 more on the new one..?
Yeah, same in Norway dude. And the price of electricity has really gone through the roof. And it is a cold arse country… lol.But DAMN cost of living is going up big times over here, groceries, petrol prices and so on.
Lucky you, autumn here now, mornings are starting to get a little cold.So I’m enjoying life in sunny ol’ México right now ? but yeah, prices are ricing here too. Due to government subsidies they’ve managed to keep the gas prices down, but who knows how long that’ll last…
I’ve done for a long time now, lol. During the lockdown I even sold my car because I found out it was actually cheaper taking Ubers (also,Might start taking a UBER everywhere, it’ll be cheaper than driving. ?
Might be joining you soon, since my car is also very thirsty & only takes Premium Unleaded 98 Petrol.I’ve done for a long time now, lol. During the lockdown I even sold my car because I found out it was actually cheaper taking Ubers (also,
my car was very thirsty…)
your experience is quite different than mine. I stand by my statementTotal nonsense. I have dealt with all the big IT companies in the world as a customer and vendor
Apple is the best service I have ever see in any industry
They answer the call within 2 minutes. Their technical people all speak English as a first language and they all live in America. When I call they NEVER ask if I have Apple Care, they help everyone. If you need second level care they get you there pronto
No company is better
I am in the US-I would rather stick my arm in a blender than have to deal with apple employees.I think you only get good Apple customer service when you’re living in the U.S… Down south it’s definitely not very good, and the prices are higher for Apple products here than they are in the UK, and even the Aussies pay less than the people living in the country right south of the U.S. border…
No one else comes close to customer service & support, they are miles ahead of everyone else.I am in the US-I would rather stick my arm in a blender than have to deal with apple employees.
It appears as if we have had wildly different experiences. I despise dealing with apple employees.No one else comes close to customer service & support, they are miles ahead of everyone else.
I’d change my mobile, internet provider and everything else in a heartbeat, if apple ever offered them services.
No waiting on the phone, don’t have to repeat myself over and over and over again, then still end up where I started without getting anything fixed.
Looks like it.It appears as if we have had wildly different experiences. I despise dealing with apple employees.
I just immiedately toss these people on Ignore. With everything people have to deal with, getting upset over something this trivial just tells me this person isn't going to ever contribute value.Such a petty reason to be upset, and even start a thread about it.
They do it because they CAN'T advertise the final price when various places charge different tax. For example, I live in a place where the sales tax is 10%. If I drive south into the next state, there's no sales tax at all. Also, the state where I live has a state sales tax but lets cities and counties add to it, so the sales tax in the county north of me is a couple of tenths of a percent different.I don’t know. Maybe someone on here can explain. It would seem to be much easier to advertise the exact price you pay.
Unless the tax on an individual product can vary depending on the variant, size etc etc.
Then that would understandably be a nightmare to put on a label.
God, that sounds like a minefield, thanks for explaining.They do it because they CAN'T advertise the final price when various places charge different tax. For example, I live in a place where the sales tax is 10%. If I drive south into the next state, there's no sales tax at all. Also, the state where I live has a state sales tax but lets cities and counties add to it, so the sales tax in the county north of me is a couple of tenths of a percent different.
God, that sounds like a minefield, thanks for explaining.
So if you go into one of these cities/counties that add their own tax, you really have no idea what you’re paying until you checkout?
This is a public forum and folk here have the right to reply with their opinions.That is you opinion and I happen to disagree with you. Please move along.
I totally agree.Total nonsense. I have dealt with all the big IT companies in the world as a customer and vendor
Apple is the best service I have ever see in any industry
They answer the call within 2 minutes. Their technical people all speak English as a first language and they all live in America. When I call they NEVER ask if I have Apple Care, they help everyone. If you need second level care they get you there pronto
No company is better