Price comparison(s) with the UK
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:28 pm
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Price comparison(s) with the UK
Hi all,
Just stumbled across this TV for sale at the good guys
Sony 46-Inch 16:9 Hi-Scan® HDTV-Ready* Projection Television
Model: KP-46WT510
$1499 - 10% = $1350
http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.asp?invky=192715
Converting to UK based on exchange rate = £510
Converting to UK based on (realistic) /2 ratio = £675
BUT the price for a similar TV in the UK is
SAMSUNG
SP46L5HX
46" Widescreen LCD Rear Projection TV
Currys Price £2,999.99
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...fm=3&sm=0&tm=4
Now perhaps these two TVs are not directly comparible, but for a what appears to be a similar TV, OZ beats the UK hands down
Dave
Just stumbled across this TV for sale at the good guys
Sony 46-Inch 16:9 Hi-Scan® HDTV-Ready* Projection Television
Model: KP-46WT510
$1499 - 10% = $1350
http://www.goodguys.com/adtemplate.asp?invky=192715
Converting to UK based on exchange rate = £510
Converting to UK based on (realistic) /2 ratio = £675
BUT the price for a similar TV in the UK is
SAMSUNG
SP46L5HX
46" Widescreen LCD Rear Projection TV
Currys Price £2,999.99
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...fm=3&sm=0&tm=4
Now perhaps these two TVs are not directly comparible, but for a what appears to be a similar TV, OZ beats the UK hands down
Dave
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:33 pm
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You somehow got onto the Goodguys site in the USA 
Not sure about the OZ price
http://www.goodguys.com.au/v3/index.cfm
Not sure about the OZ price
http://www.goodguys.com.au/v3/index.cfm
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:39 pm
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
You somehow got onto the Goodguys site in the USA
Not sure about the OZ price
http://www.goodguys.com.au/v3/index.cfm
You somehow got onto the Goodguys site in the USA
Not sure about the OZ price
http://www.goodguys.com.au/v3/index.cfm
and there was me planning for a home cinema for £700!! - d'oh!!!
that'll teach me to post so damn quickly!!
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:40 pm
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Goodguys Australia do a:
Samsung
109cm Rear Projection TV for $2,999 and you should be able to get at least a 12% discount for cash. In that price they are also currently giving away a FREE set top box.
Samsung
109cm Rear Projection TV for $2,999 and you should be able to get at least a 12% discount for cash. In that price they are also currently giving away a FREE set top box.
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:42 pm
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Australian Prices v. lifestyle
You don't have to look too far to get someone wondering about whether Australia is cheaper to live in than England or whether it's cheaper to stay at home.
You'll find some things dearer, others cheaper depending on what you "consume"
If you drink French champagne and eat genuine Camembert, your lifestyle will be dearer in Australia.
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
Quite frankly, I feel some folk simply are missing the point.
Australia offers a whole new lifestyle to be enjoyed which isn't measured in dollars and cents (or pounds and pence!)
If money is the main issue, you'll be missing out on a lot that this beautiful country has to offer new people.
What moneytary value do you put on watching a desert sunset with all the reds and violets across the whole sky?
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
You'll find some things dearer, others cheaper depending on what you "consume"
If you drink French champagne and eat genuine Camembert, your lifestyle will be dearer in Australia.
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
Quite frankly, I feel some folk simply are missing the point.
Australia offers a whole new lifestyle to be enjoyed which isn't measured in dollars and cents (or pounds and pence!)
If money is the main issue, you'll be missing out on a lot that this beautiful country has to offer new people.
What moneytary value do you put on watching a desert sunset with all the reds and violets across the whole sky?
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:44 pm
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Goodguys Australia do a:
Samsung
109cm Rear Projection TV for $2,999 and you should be able to get at least a 12% discount for cash. In that price they are also currently giving away a FREE set top box.
Goodguys Australia do a:
Samsung
109cm Rear Projection TV for $2,999 and you should be able to get at least a 12% discount for cash. In that price they are also currently giving away a FREE set top box.
Cheers
Dave (hoping he hasnt screwed up again!!)
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:48 pm
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Re: Australian Prices v. lifestyle
Originally posted by bob and ginnie
You don't have to look too far to get someone wondering about whether Australia is cheaper to live in than England or whether it's cheaper to stay at home.
You'll find some things dearer, others cheaper depending on what you "consume"
If you drink French champagne and eat genuine Camembert, your lifestyle will be dearer in Australia.
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
Quite frankly, I feel some folk simply are missing the point.
Australia offers a whole new lifestyle to be enjoyed which isn't measured in dollars and cents (or pounds and pence!)
If money is the main issue, you'll be missing out on a lot that this beautiful country has to offer new people.
What moneytary value do you put on watching a desert sunset with all the reds and violets across the whole sky?
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
You don't have to look too far to get someone wondering about whether Australia is cheaper to live in than England or whether it's cheaper to stay at home.
You'll find some things dearer, others cheaper depending on what you "consume"
If you drink French champagne and eat genuine Camembert, your lifestyle will be dearer in Australia.
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
Quite frankly, I feel some folk simply are missing the point.
Australia offers a whole new lifestyle to be enjoyed which isn't measured in dollars and cents (or pounds and pence!)
If money is the main issue, you'll be missing out on a lot that this beautiful country has to offer new people.
What moneytary value do you put on watching a desert sunset with all the reds and violets across the whole sky?
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
Hi Guys,
Couldnt agree more - however performing a cost exercise about how much it is going to cost to set ourselves up in OZ is still an essential part of planning a move such as this.
Now obviously a rear projection TV isnt a neccesity (especially given OX tv
) but I was just researching prices and happened upon this comparision which I have stumbled uponDave
Jun 23rd 2004, 11:50 pm
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Originally posted by jayr
...and the same TV in UK is from GBP640
http://www.shopbizrate.co.uk/marketp...--8781879.html
...and the same TV in UK is from GBP640
http://www.shopbizrate.co.uk/marketp...--8781879.html
Fair play - thanks for that. I stand corrected!
Jun 24th 2004, 8:15 am
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Re: Australian Prices v. lifestyle
Originally posted by bob and ginnie
You don't have to look too far to get someone wondering about whether Australia is cheaper to live in than England or whether it's cheaper to stay at home.
You'll find some things dearer, others cheaper depending on what you "consume"
If you drink French champagne and eat genuine Camembert, your lifestyle will be dearer in Australia.
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
Quite frankly, I feel some folk simply are missing the point.
Australia offers a whole new lifestyle to be enjoyed which isn't measured in dollars and cents (or pounds and pence!)
If money is the main issue, you'll be missing out on a lot that this beautiful country has to offer new people.
What moneytary value do you put on watching a desert sunset with all the reds and violets across the whole sky?
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
You don't have to look too far to get someone wondering about whether Australia is cheaper to live in than England or whether it's cheaper to stay at home.
You'll find some things dearer, others cheaper depending on what you "consume"
If you drink French champagne and eat genuine Camembert, your lifestyle will be dearer in Australia.
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
Quite frankly, I feel some folk simply are missing the point.
Australia offers a whole new lifestyle to be enjoyed which isn't measured in dollars and cents (or pounds and pence!)
If money is the main issue, you'll be missing out on a lot that this beautiful country has to offer new people.
What moneytary value do you put on watching a desert sunset with all the reds and violets across the whole sky?
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
Jun 24th 2004, 8:36 am
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Re: Australian Prices v. lifestyle
Originally posted by Dreamaway 10
I have to say that sounds wonderful particuarly as I am sat here fed up looking out at a grey sky in the UKweather forecast not very good for the next five days.Oh to walking along a deserted beach right now.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to say that sounds wonderful particuarly as I am sat here fed up looking out at a grey sky in the UKweather forecast not very good for the next five days.Oh to walking along a deserted beach right now.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perth on Saturday is going to be 22 degrees.
I almost feel guilty just for being here.
Jun 24th 2004, 8:59 am
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Re: Australian Prices v. lifestyle
Originally posted by renth
I've just seen the UK weather forecast for the weekend on the BBC web site.
Perth on Saturday is going to be 22 degrees.
I almost feel guilty just for being here.
I've just seen the UK weather forecast for the weekend on the BBC web site.
Perth on Saturday is going to be 22 degrees.
I almost feel guilty just for being here.
Jun 24th 2004, 9:44 am
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Re: Australian Prices v. lifestyle
Originally posted by ABCDiamond
It's warmed up again here in Brisbane. I'm back in short sleeve shirts again
It's warmed up again here in Brisbane. I'm back in short sleeve shirts again
Hubby is still wearing T shirts and shorts, he swears he is not going to wear trousers at all this year.
I think I would dissolve if I ever went back to England, I would have to make a coat out of a Doona and wear it continuosly
Jun 24th 2004, 10:09 am
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Re: Australian Prices v. lifestyle
Originally posted by bob and ginnie
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
If you can put up with Australian wines, then your lifestyle will be cheaper by a mile!
What moneytary value do you put on watching a desert sunset with all the reds and violets across the whole sky?
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
What value do you put on miles of golden sand and palm trees drooping into the South Pacific and know you are the only one to have been on that beach so far that day? . . . no footprints in the sand!
Sod the TV, it's looking more appealing by the minute
Jun 24th 2004, 10:10 am
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Re: Australian Prices v. lifestyle
Originally posted by tinaj
Hubby is still wearing T shirts and shorts, he swears he is not going to wear trousers at all this year. I think I would dissolve if I ever went back to England, I would have to make a coat out of a Doona and wear it continuosly
Hubby is still wearing T shirts and shorts, he swears he is not going to wear trousers at all this year.
I think I would dissolve if I ever went back to England, I would have to make a coat out of a Doona and wear it continuosly
