Originally Posted by ridgeracer (Post 576773)

If not, then why are the prices double in GB and sometimes tripple in Norway compared to say China ?

Originally Posted by ridgeracer (Post 576773)

If not, then why are the prices double in GB and sometimes tripple in Norway compared to say China ?

Originally Posted by thomj316 (Post 576780)

Before UK retailers have the items to sell, there's a list of people, places and companies it has to pass, with each one taking a small cut of the profit such as the distrbutor from country of product origin, customs with duty and VAT, shipping charges (with more tax added), UK distributor before shops can even think about making small amount for themselves. Oh, and dont also forget on the day exchange rates.

Perhaps with your country and say the far east, these costs incurred between manufacturer and shop may be less, maybe because the exchange rate is better, or just because your country has a lower tax %, or cost of shipping is less as its geographically closer, who knows.

But one thing can be confirmed, UK shops aren't making large profits like you think they are, when did you last see a model shop owner in the UK driving a Ferrari or the likes?