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GTX 1080 - UK members, we're getting SCREWED... AGAIN!!!

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So, in order..

 

1. http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-7c-131126.htm   $909.99 canadian

 

 2. http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=909.99&From=CAD&To=GBP £477.82

 

3. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-geforce-gtx-1080-founders-edition-8192mb-gddr5x-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-400-as.html £649.99

 

That's £172.17 or $ 327.85  in canadian... for the SAME product...

 

I'm really annoyed. I'd rather give someone on here $150 to ship me one they pay these bastards.

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Old news, blame Mr Cameron for these taxes...20% on everything then if you're importing something, you could pay up to an additional 19% on duties :/ 

Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here :) 

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2 minutes ago, Mrhappyjolly said:

So, in order..

 

1. http://www.ncix.com/detail/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-7c-131126.htm   $909.99 canadian

 

 2. http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=909.99&From=CAD&To=GBP £477.82

 

3. https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-geforce-gtx-1080-founders-edition-8192mb-gddr5x-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-400-as.html £649.99

 

That's £172.17 or $ 327.85  in canadian... for the SAME product...

 

I'm really annoyed. I'd rather give someone on here $150 to ship me one they pay these bastards.

Yeah. Is it the TAX? Shipping cost to transport over here. Just so used to it now.

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1 minute ago, Ruhel said:

Yeah. Is it the TAX? Shipping cost to transport over here. Just so used to it now.

Me, see $400 on something in Merica, think how it's sooo cheap...see the same thing for £350 here, bought already as it was £500 before...sigh

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What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here :) 

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If you want the best you have to pay for it.
You could, you know, be happy with what you have though.

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I am aware guys, this isn't surprising to me either. 

 

It's not just import duty and tax though. Partly just jacking up the price for the hell of it.

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Welcome to the world of Tax. It may seem cheap in America, but if you import it, you're going to be spending more than you would buying it locally anyway. If you get someone to pack it up as a gift, then you could avoid a lot of the import charges. 

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1 minute ago, DioOmicida said:

If you want the best you have to pay for it.
You could, you know, be happy with what you have though.

relevance please?

 

I'm prepared to pay... I'm NOT prepared to get screwed over due to geographical location.. £50 sure no big deal, this is ridiculous. I'm just pissed off and venting guys.

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1 minute ago, Mrhappyjolly said:

relevance please?

It's a forum where you expressed an opinion and I responded with one. :P
Don't get so salty. 
 

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2 minutes ago, DioOmicida said:

It's a forum where you expressed an opinion and I responded with one. :P
Don't get so salty. 
 

Your response was irrelevant and technically off topic. Stop trying to be a smart arse

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14 minutes ago, Mrhappyjolly said:

SNIP

Dont forget 20% VAT

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8 minutes ago, Mrhappyjolly said:

I am aware guys, this isn't surprising to me either. 

 

It's not just import duty and tax though. Partly just jacking up the price for the hell of it.

You can't go off exchange rate alone. You have to factor in other things, such as the average wage, product margins and so on. They're not doing it for the kicks. It's a calculated decision for profit after considering various factors to evaluate the market. 

 

IIRC, the UK has a higher average salary than in the US (if you're going by exchange rate). Pretty much everything is more expensive over here if you go by exchange rate as well. If you really want to complain, move to somewhere like Brazil, where the taxes are much worse than here for imports. If you're going to be annoyed with anyone/thing, it would be the UK tax laws, not Nvidia. You can't expect Nvidia to price things the same over here and take a (minimum) 20% chunk out of their profits to avoid annoying some people.

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In greece it will cost about 1000EUROS. Thank God i'm moving to Germany, where its a little bit cheaper... but i also thought to give someone from usa the money, even give him 50€ more for helping me out... 

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10 minutes ago, Mrhappyjolly said:

£477.66

Is that including the UK's 20% VAT rate?

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2 minutes ago, TriFlix Films said:

You could always... Move to America.

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Gomme moneyz and i will. Lol... i allways wanted to, but too damned expensive

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I hope 1070 wont be hitting £400 mark, otherwise im screwed.

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32 minutes ago, Mrhappyjolly said:

-SNIP-

https://www.scan.co.uk/search.aspx?q=gtx+1080 £619 here, btw dont buy stupid FE, wait for aftermarket.

Aftermarket prices here: https://www.aria.co.uk/Products?search=gtx+1080&x=9&y=11

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I'm surprised its actually the exact USD price here in canada...

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54 minutes ago, Mrhappyjolly said:

Look, Nvidia said the MSRP is $699 which is £477.66 not £649.99

It is $699 USD...

 

It doesn't translate to GBP that way...  Taxes, duties, and cost of doing business all add up...  And of course a smaller market and there you go...

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1 hour ago, Smitty07314 said:

Best damn country in the world!

Where a Billionaire is about to become the next President. xD

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