Originally posted by Jango
I live in America, but could it be shipping?
From my understanding it is VAT (20% sales tax), higher cost of living and on occasion customs fees.
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I am also under the impression that most of these companies are working for the American dollar and have to consider the play in the market. For example, dollars on the pound. If the British pound was to fall below the value of a dollar those companies would essentially earn less in exchanges.
The article below discusses the exchange rates (towards the end of article).
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In the end I think it is the fact that people in the UK are more willing to pay these higher prices on top of living with a more socialist government.