This is total bs

dxqcanada · Jun 19, 2011

Yes, it is not exactly fair in a consumer point of view.

It has to do with commitments between manufacturers and distributors. This has a long history and cannot be changed in response to fluctuations in currency. These markets have long established pricing of products in their respective areas ... so unless there is a general agreement between them or a price war occurs, these prices will not change.

The_Traveler · Jun 19, 2011

that is also why, camera equipment is much, much more expensive in Europe, Africa and South America than in the US.

ImKosher · Jun 20, 2011

I guess I need to feel lucky to be in the US. I know that price differences are pretty steep, and it also doesn't help that the little tag constantly reminds you how your being ripped off compared to the US. Sorry bro.

Thought about moving a little more down south? It's still cold in New York and Montana.

imagemaker46 · Jun 21, 2011

If you trying using US currency to buy anything in Canada hoping that you can pay the US price marketed on a book, you end up paying more because of the exchange rate. The US dollar being worth less than the Canadian dollar. It used to be great when shooting for a US company when the Canadian dollar was worth less and you could pick up an extra 25% on the cheque, now I request that the US companies pay me in Canadian funds.