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Originally Posted by HOTSHOT III
Actually I think that this is an excellent comparison and it's completely relevant to this discussion. Surely buying an Mi5 directly from the manufacturer, in the country where it was made, should cost less than someone on the other side of the world buying the same thing after all shipping and import costs have been paid and the US importer, distributor and retailer have taken their cut?
The fact that MB Models (who BTW are an excellent shop) are selling them for £40 less than the people who are making the things in the 1st place is again very revealing
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Yes, it's very revealing that Schumacher wants to keep model shops in business by only selling their products at the RRP. You are only seeing it as being "ripped off" because other shops are selling at a discount.
Retail sales aren't Schumachers business, their online site is there to ensure that their products are available and to be used as a last resort if your local shop doesn't stock or won't order the kits or parts you want. If Schumacher sold at a discount then why would any shops stock their products when you can buy cheaper direct from them.
As for prices in the US, remember the US prices are without any sales tax. That's only payable if they are sold to buyers in that state, and is added on afterwards. The UK prices include the 20% sales tax we have known as vat.