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Re:Why Are Lego Sets Expensive? by vacri on Friday January 11, 2013 @10:24AM (#5043023)
Remember that Australian prices include 10% GST which the US prices won't have. Similarly, the UK will probably have 17.5% (I think) VAT. Still much pricier, but a shade less so.

At least there's the pseudo-excuse for the increased price of actually shipping physical goods, as opposed to the argument for digital downloads which is "Hey, look over there! scamper"

Re:Why Are Lego Sets Expensive? by bluepaper on Friday January 11, 2013 @11:02AM (#5043213)
Just to note, UK VAT has been at 17.5% previously but is now at 20%.