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> If you factor in local sales taxes in the US, that 10% difference shrinks or even disappears pretty fast. If you factor in sales tax on the US side, you also
by zapita 8y ago
> If you factor in local sales taxes in the US, that 10% difference shrinks or even disappears pretty fast.
If you factor in sales tax on the US side, you also have to factor in VAT on the EU side, since they are equivalent.
So that 10% difference is correct.
- mortehu 8y agoEuropean countries often have a minimum 5 year warranty on electronics sold to consumers, while Apple's extended warranty costs more than 10% for just two years, so that's got to be an important factor too. AppleCare is probably better than what's required by law in Europe though.
- foepys 8y agoWhere does law say to give 5 years warranty? I'm only aware of 2 years.