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Originally Posted by Blue Tyson
Not if you used a 33% off sale in the 1980s and 1970s, too - you are not comparing the same thing.
And Australian prices in 1980s, paperbacks less than 5.00. Now $23. No coupons.
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There were no coupons offered back in 1980 in US. We paid full MSRP.
Using Australian inflation calculator a $5.00 book in 1980 would be over $17.73 today. The calculator stops at 2009. Using 10-20% online discount codes brings that $23 down to $18.40 - $20.70. Yes, you're paying more but Australia's inflation is running 2-3% this year and needs to be added to the $17.73.
The problem is when comparing prices with other countries and currency exchange rates get added in the mix. Confuses things.