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Originally Posted by MrsPartridge
I'm in Canada and right now the U.S. dollar is just below the Canadian $. It's been like that for a while. However books, even e-books cost much more for Canadians.
I don't want to hear about shipping, paper costs etc. Back in the 70's when the our dollars were around the same, books and magazines only had one price on them. There was no special price for Canadians. If I go shopping in the US, I'm sure the store wouldn't charge me more because I'm Canadian. So why do publishers think they should charge more for e-books?
This is a cash grab. Same with Australia, I'm sure.
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Absolutely.
There has been radio interviews with Dick Smith here of late. Dick is normally someone I listen to as he is a self made millionaire, making his money in electronics and is now heavily involved in promoting Australian made products.
But he rabbitted on about internet shopping and how Australians should buy locally to support local businesses and their staff.
Sorry Dick, you are in the same camp as Gerry Harvey. I am not going to continue being ripped off. I will continue to buy online. Plus, my wallet loves me for it!