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> If I remember correctly, AUS has a 10% VAT. So that is $539. Yup, we've got a goods and services tax (GST) that's 10%, and it's illegal, IIRC, to advertise a
by Jedd 6y ago
> If I remember correctly, AUS has a 10% VAT. So that is $539.
Yup, we've got a goods and services tax (GST) that's 10%, and it's illegal, IIRC, to advertise an item to end consumers that doesn't include it.
So the AUD $599 value would include the GST - but you'd need to divide by 11, not 10, to find the GST component. Not much difference to your estimation of A$539 - the tax-free cost would be closer to A$545.
I very much appreciate the benefits of our CP laws, but unless the devices are manufactured to a different standard than those sold in other parts of the world, that cost / value isn't wrapped up into the sale price.
- distances 6y ago> I very much appreciate the benefits of our CP laws, but unless the devices are manufactured to a different standard than those sold in other parts of the world, that cost / value isn't wrapped up into the sale price. Maybe it is, through higher replacement rate due to longer warranty period?
- Jedd 6y agoCould well be. I've had Nexus, Pixel, then Pixel XL - since soon after the first Nexus. I have replaced (due to hardware failures) Nexus and Pixel, under Google's warranty, which was 2 years. I don't know if they offer 2y hardware warranty everywhere, or only in AU because they're obligated to. Either way - back to TFA, that 4A model is looking like the perfect upgrade for the original Pixel XL - slightly smaller handset, slightly larger display, 3.5mm audio jack, improved performance, more onboard RAM & storage, and lacking a hideous list price.