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    regarding the new lenovo 3000s

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Kristy, Feb 23, 2006.

  1. Kristy

    Kristy Newbie

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    hey does anybody know why there's such a difference in price on the base models on the Canadian lenovo site vs. the US site?
    The cheapest base model on the American site is $599 i think where it's priced at $849 or so on the Canadian site :confused:
    Taking the exchange rate into consideration shouldn't the base Canadian model come to just under $700 or am i just crazy?
     
    Kristy, Feb 23, 2006
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  2. Hanson

    Hanson Notebook Guru

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    It isn't just the Lenovo 3000s, the thinkpads prices are very different between the countries too. Why could this be? I think it has to do with higher corporate taxes, higher duties (since they are being shipped from China), and labour costs. Just my 2 cents.
     
    Hanson, Feb 23, 2006
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  3. strikeback03

    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    I know with camera equipment it is often more expensive in Canada than in the US, to the point that some people deal with the hassle of buying from the US and still come out ahead.
     
    strikeback03, Feb 23, 2006
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  4. Kristy

    Kristy Newbie

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    well thats too bad, i guess i may just have to pick one up when im in the States sometime
     
    Kristy, Feb 24, 2006
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Ya, CA always gets screwed, not just Lenovo.
     
    Brian, Feb 24, 2006
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    santasballz Notebook Consultant

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    yep.....us canadians always get screwed. we pay higher price AFTER conversion, PLUS we have to pay more taxes...

    well...at least we drink beer and play hockey...(****! lost to the russians in the olympics!)
     
    santasballz, Feb 24, 2006
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