• 06-29-2007, 05:51 AM
    ForeverAutumn
    Currency exchange and music - a rant
    So the Canadian dollar is only worth $0.06 less than the American dollar right now. So why is it that the new Spoon CD is $17.99 on Amazon.ca and only $10.99 on Amazon.com.

    Something seems amiss!!!

    :incazzato:
  • 06-29-2007, 06:03 AM
    kexodusc
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    So the Canadian dollar is only worth $0.06 less than the American dollar right now. So why is it that the new Spoon CD is $17.99 on Amazon.ca and only $10.99 on Amazon.com.

    Something seems amiss!!!

    :incazzato:

    Yeah, there's some CD's that are actually cheaper in $C than $USD, but usually there's a spiff of a couple of dollars here though. I suppose distribution/manufacturing costs a bit more here since Canada only produces 1/10 as much or whatever. There's also that premium charge the Government applies to CD's to compensate artists for downloaded music incorporated into the price. And a levy to support Canadian artists. Welcome to the Republic of Canadahstan.

    If you were buying a computer to download music with, you'd save money though.
  • 06-29-2007, 06:04 AM
    elapsed
    $10.99 USD = $11.67 CAD

    FutureShop has the new album for only $13.99 CAD. Considering that the US has 10x the market of Canada, I think $2 isn't such a bad premium to pay.

    On the other hand, Best Buy Canada has the album listed for $21.99. Best Buy owns FutureShop. Try to explain that one! I think this has more to do with markup than it does with currency exchange.
  • 06-29-2007, 07:54 AM
    Monkey Bones
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ForeverAutumn
    So why is it that the new Spoon CD is $17.99 on Amazon.ca and only $10.99 on Amazon.com.

    Yay for underpaid and overworked Americans! And thanks for the heads up, IndieGirl!


    Shipping Method: FREE Super Saver Shipping
    Subtotal of Items: $28.47
    Shipping & Handling: $4.96
    Super Saver Discount -$4.96

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    Total for this Order: $28.47


    Shipping estimate for these items: July 14, 2007
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    "The Reminder"
    Feist; Audio CD; $7.49

    "Our Love to Admire"
    Interpol; Audio CD; $9.99

    "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (Limited Edition Bonus Disc)"
    Spoon; Audio CD; $10.99
  • 06-29-2007, 09:24 AM
    ForeverAutumn
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Monkey Bones
    Yay for underpaid and overworked Americans! And thanks for the heads up, IndieGirl!

    I don't think that I've ever been called that before. In fact, I know that I haven't. My how I've grown. :)

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Monkey Bones

    "The Reminder"
    Feist; Audio CD; $7.49

    That Feist CD is $12.96 at Amazon.ca. The cost is 73% higher in Canada AND SHE'S CANADIAN!!!

    :mad2:
  • 06-29-2007, 09:29 AM
    ForeverAutumn
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by elapsed
    $10.99 USD = $11.67 CAD

    FutureShop has the new album for only $13.99 CAD. Considering that the US has 10x the market of Canada, I think $2 isn't such a bad premium to pay.

    On the other hand, Best Buy Canada has the album listed for $21.99. Best Buy owns FutureShop. Try to explain that one! I think this has more to do with markup than it does with currency exchange.

    They're often not in sinc with each other. I think that it's how they get people to shop at both stores. But it's usually only a difference of a couple of dollars.
  • 06-29-2007, 02:47 PM
    3-LockBox
    Because its business...your used to paying 30%-40% over the American prices and they're not gonna let you off the hook just cuz the Canandian dollar is stronger. They're assh0less that way.

    I go through the same thing in the Pacific Northwest because of the old pioneer days when everything cost a premium to get out here. We still pay 20%-30% more across the board for everything - cars, phone service, cable - you name it. The internet took a bite out the market around here so now they have to compete, but it is aggrevating how badly businesses try to take advantage of people.