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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #110 on: October 05, 2014, 02:06:15 PM »

Schiit stuff is severely overpriced in Europe (like 2x more expensive and even more in some places).

Fortunately, it's not the case in France  ;-)

Oh, really? Show me where to get Mjolnir for 700USD, for example, then... I've only seen 700EUR or even 700GBP. Prices here, where I am, are even more extreme... 1350USD for Mjolnir.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #111 on: October 05, 2014, 02:12:09 PM »

Tor4,

on HF I see certain used Mojos for $600-650 USD. Can't you import them, pay customs and still be ahead?
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #112 on: October 05, 2014, 02:25:20 PM »

Schiit stuff is severely overpriced in Europe (like 2x more expensive and even more in some places).

Fortunately, it's not the case in France  ;-)

Oh, really? Show me where to get Mjolnir for 700USD, for example, then... I've only seen 700EUR or even 700GBP. Prices here, where I am, are even more extreme... 1350USD for Mjolnir.

I see pricing of 570GBP and 749 EUR on the Mjolnir. How is that overpriced? The USD price of $749 on Schiit's website does NOT include tax/VAT or duty. To me that sounds like Schiit is able to (amazingly) maintain almost (or exactly) the same price in multiple geos despite their internet direct sales model. If you are curious, that's  21% increase in the UK and 25% increase in France. Considering VAT is 20%, the pricing is 1-5% more than the US.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #113 on: October 05, 2014, 03:01:54 PM »

Tor4,

on HF I see certain used Mojos for $600-650 USD. Can't you import them, pay customs and still be ahead?

That's what I am doing... Along with using certain methods to avoid paying ultra high customs and VAT fees because otherwise I would be completely screwed.

Wish I could live in the US... All the stuff easily accessible, loaners from Changstar on a regular basis, incomparably lower prices for gear + higher salaries at the same time.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #114 on: October 05, 2014, 03:04:55 PM »

Schiit stuff is severely overpriced in Europe (like 2x more expensive and even more in some places).

Fortunately, it's not the case in France  ;-)

Oh, really? Show me where to get Mjolnir for 700USD, for example, then... I've only seen 700EUR or even 700GBP. Prices here, where I am, are even more extreme... 1350USD for Mjolnir.

I see pricing of 570GBP and 749 EUR on the Mjolnir. How is that overpriced? The USD price of $749 on Schiit's website does NOT include tax/VAT or duty. To me that sounds like Schiit is able to (amazingly) maintain almost (or exactly) the same price in multiple geos despite their internet direct sales model. If you are curious, that's  21% increase in the UK and 25% increase in France. Considering VAT is 20%, the pricing is 1-5% more than the US.

How is 749EUR and 749 almost the same? You have to take VAT into account of course, also custom clearance fees, expensive shipment from the US... Also, depends on where you are located - as I said, we have different prices for Schiit gear where I am located. Also, you have to take strength of currency into account, salaries etc. Real world is much more complicated.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #115 on: October 05, 2014, 03:30:52 PM »

Tor4,

on HF I see certain used Mojos for $600-650 USD. Can't you import them, pay customs and still be ahead?

If it's of any consolation, I face the same issues importing into India. Sometimes I get very lucky and pay nada. Normally its 30%.

That's what I am doing... Along with using certain methods to avoid paying ultra high customs and VAT fees because otherwise I would be completely screwed.

Wish I could live in the US... All the stuff easily accessible, loaners from Changstar on a regular basis, incomparably lower prices for gear + higher salaries at the same time.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #116 on: October 05, 2014, 03:39:57 PM »

Schiit stuff is severely overpriced in Europe (like 2x more expensive and even more in some places).


Fortunately, it's not the case in France  ;-)

Oh, really? Show me where to get Mjolnir for 700USD, for example, then... I've only seen 700EUR or even 700GBP. Prices here, where I am, are even more extreme... 1350USD for Mjolnir.

VAT + Dollars to Euro conversion.  Nothing wrong with a 750€ price IMO . audiophonics.fr proposes the Mjolnir ar 749€ . It's a fair price and allow us to have a good after sale service.  Counter example:  Stax price in France are Insane compared to Japan prices.

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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #117 on: October 05, 2014, 05:10:12 PM »

The old PX100 and PX200 II should receive an honourable mention if you ask me. Apart from that great leader board. I ordered a second KSC75 within 24 hours after auditioning the first KSC75...
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #118 on: October 05, 2014, 05:42:54 PM »

What`s the deal with the KSC75?
Any mods to make them shine?
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #119 on: October 05, 2014, 08:47:30 PM »

The old PX100 and PX200 II should receive an honourable mention if you ask me.

PX100 surprised me and I kind of agree. Very large sound for something so small and unassuming. Can do late Romantic symphonies, if you don't mind all the extra bass or are outdoors.

PX200 is really mediocre. I keep it around to remind me what mediocre sounds like.
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