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Soren,
With a current exchange rate of $1.64 = £1 that makes the BS8 approx. £610,so we're paying about 55% more than our American friends for the same product.That seems alot even if you add on differences in tax etc.
Not sure whats going on tbh....maybe B&O have different pricing structures in different market's.
Nick
So, travelling to the US, you just need to buy one.
Don't forget to get rid of the original box (send it to your home by mail), but it in your hand luggage - and tell the guys at customs
"it is just a ghetto blaster" (without the battery compartment...)
Ralf
My B&O Icons:
Agreed. Ironically when even some of the better make were pretty ropey, B&O was about twice the price. Now even some of the bulk standard tvs are pretty good they are in some cases 10-13 times the price! Madness. And why am i getting prices of £950 quoted for a Beosound 8? Is this correct?
BeoSound8 sells for £895 in Liverpool.
No wonder the BS8 is selling like crazy in the US. If it was £610 in the UK it would sell like that too! Im really confused by these prices and this is why I wont pay for a BV10 as logic and intelligence is telling me that im being ripped off!
I have a lot of faith in this new CEO im sure that he will sought B&O prices out long term. Let's be honest, if he doesn't the company will sink.
A few years back the CEO of Renault UK was caught admitting how the UK pricing was deliberately rigged artificially high, and how we were know as the "honey pot"!!! The reason it wouldn't happen in the USA is because they just don't accept this sort of nonsense and complain. For me it's not the money, but the fact that you feel you have been made to feel a fool of. Vote with your feet and wallet accordingly.
Was bored in Selfridges this week and went to view the B&O kit in the basement.
On the way to the B&O area, I was transfixed by the new Loewe area with a whole host of large TVs. Spent about 20 minutes looking at these TVs, their design, the built-in media centre, the cool remote and more.
Looked at the prices and wondered why I'd ever consider buying a BV10-46 for £8900.
After visiting the Loewe department, went over to the B&O area and was greeted by a really old white-haired salesman and had a very quick look at the BV10-46. Realised immediately how old fashioned a lot of B&O kit appears these days, backed by the "look" of the salesman. He also looked very bored. The BV10-46 wasn't even turned on and looked rather lame on the shop floor.
I'm a big B&O fan, but I must admit it's partly laziness that drives me/us to the brand. We go back expecting the "best" and end up paying way over the odds for certain kit which can easily be better by faster-moving rivals like Loewe.
Genuinely was surprised by the new Loewe TVs. Huge, well made, good designs, good value, all 3D, 400Hz panels, great Beo4-style remote (which costs extra) and a media centre built in to the TV. With the ability to connect my BL3s, what's not to like?
Can anyone confirm if $999 is a general price across the US?
Yes, this is correct. Apple has always sold B&O products for the same exact price B&O charges.
Location: San Francisco
Can anyone confirm if $999 is a general price across the US?Yes, this is correct. Apple has always sold B&O products for the same exact price B&O charges.
The $ 999.00 is price without sales tax, it differs from state to state, from 0.00 to California 8.25 %
Location: Mexico city
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