Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
Aug 2nd 2009, 4:52 am
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Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
I was checking the Good Guys and Bing Lee sites and found prices to be almost double of what I paid/will pay in Dubai.
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
Aug 2nd 2009, 6:22 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
I was checking the Good Guys and Bing Lee sites and found prices to be almost double of what I paid/will pay in Dubai.
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
Aug 2nd 2009, 7:35 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
Can get it for a lot cheaper :
http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/p...ign=myshopping
So allowing for the model difference and the extra 100L then there isn't taht much of a difference, certainly only a few hundred dollars which could be explained by GST.
And are there any taxes on consumer goods in Dubai?
http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/p...ign=myshopping
So allowing for the model difference and the extra 100L then there isn't taht much of a difference, certainly only a few hundred dollars which could be explained by GST.
And are there any taxes on consumer goods in Dubai?
Last edited by sr71; Aug 2nd 2009 at 7:38 am.
Aug 2nd 2009, 7:56 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
http://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ac/...gcid=122264305
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Aug 2nd 2009, 8:01 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
What they state on their websites bears little or no relation to what you would be charged in the shop. You always haggle and depending on how much you get, you should always get a fair discount.
Aug 2nd 2009, 8:04 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
because savvy people check the price online print it out and get them to match it or very near it
of course few new comers always get caught when they offer to knock just $100 off the price
of course few new comers always get caught when they offer to knock just $100 off the price
Aug 2nd 2009, 8:24 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
I was checking the Good Guys and Bing Lee sites and found prices to be almost double of what I paid/will pay in Dubai.
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
Aug 2nd 2009, 8:50 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
I was checking the Good Guys and Bing Lee sites and found prices to be almost double of what I paid/will pay in Dubai.
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
For e.g., a Samsung double-door refrigerator, 702L costs $3,500 and a similar model (ok only 640L) in Dubai costs $1650,.......ok, not exactly like for like - but hey, shelling out an additional $ 1,750 for what appears to be very minor differences
http://www.samsung.com/au/consumer/d...=RSG5FURS1/XSA
http://www.samsung.com/ae/consumer/d...JUM&fullspec=F
Am I missing something
I think I'll just buy some really cheap stuff (and use them as back up later) to see me through a couple of months until our stuff gets shipped over...
Same story is with whitegoods.
Aug 2nd 2009, 9:41 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
Ta everyone 
No taxes on consumer goods... Thanks for that link. Very useful to get a ballpark figure and see how far I can bargain the price down or even buy online (would you recommend buying online?)
Aye, my kinda price...
Very profound 
Can get it for a lot cheaper :
http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/p...ign=myshopping
So allowing for the model difference and the extra 100L then there isn't taht much of a difference, certainly only a few hundred dollars which could be explained by GST.
And are there any taxes on consumer goods in Dubai?
http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/p...ign=myshopping
So allowing for the model difference and the extra 100L then there isn't taht much of a difference, certainly only a few hundred dollars which could be explained by GST.
And are there any taxes on consumer goods in Dubai?
No taxes on consumer goods... Thanks for that link. Very useful to get a ballpark figure and see how far I can bargain the price down or even buy online (would you recommend buying online?)
Or get one for $100:
http://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ac/...gcid=122264305
[CODE]
Samsung SRS702GDHSS Fridge - Excellent Condition 100 Dollars
Price: $100
Posted: 14/07/2009
Viewed: 174 times
http://www.allclassifieds.com.au/ac/...gcid=122264305
[CODE]
Samsung SRS702GDHSS Fridge - Excellent Condition 100 Dollars
Price: $100
Posted: 14/07/2009
Viewed: 174 times
Aug 2nd 2009, 9:12 pm
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Aug 2nd 2009, 11:17 pm
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
This looks like the closest UK equivalent. Look at the difference in price! 
Aug 2nd 2009, 11:42 pm
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
I've just been looking at some of the property websites and see that many kitchens in Aus seem to be designed with a double door fridge in mind. Hmmm... It could be worth bringing a double door with us
Aug 3rd 2009, 12:03 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
This looks like the closest UK equivalent. Look at the difference in price!
Capacity: Net Total 539 Net Freezer: 193 Net Refrigerator: 346
An Australian one for $1,675 Samsung SRS542HP (RRP $2,077)
Capacity: Net Total 540 Net Freezer: 222 Net Refrigerator: 318
Using the exchange rate in Dec 2002, these would be the same price
Aug 3rd 2009, 12:15 am
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Re: Why are whitegoods so expensive here?
The UK one for £579.90 Was £739.99 Samsung RSA1WTMH
Capacity: Net Total 539 Net Freezer: 193 Net Refrigerator: 346
http://www.freenet.ltd.uk/content/Full/120798606.jpg
An Australian one for $1,675 Samsung SRS542HP (RRP $2,077)
Capacity: Net Total 540 Net Freezer: 222 Net Refrigerator: 318
http://www.theelectricdiscounter.com...P/SRS542HP.jpg
Using the exchange rate in Dec 2002, these would be the same price
Capacity: Net Total 539 Net Freezer: 193 Net Refrigerator: 346
http://www.freenet.ltd.uk/content/Full/120798606.jpg
An Australian one for $1,675 Samsung SRS542HP (RRP $2,077)
Capacity: Net Total 540 Net Freezer: 222 Net Refrigerator: 318
http://www.theelectricdiscounter.com...P/SRS542HP.jpg
Using the exchange rate in Dec 2002, these would be the same price