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Old 12-04-2013, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Matthew Bailey
So I just bought a Losi 3.0 here in Italy for 415 euros before sales tax. At the current rate of exchange that equals out to 554 dollars. They are being sold in the states for 699 dollars. Someone is screwing over American drivers. Either Losi, Horizon, or Amain is making a ton of money on these kits. Even when you add in the 20% sales tax that Europeans pay, the price comes out to 646 dollars. Who is making the big money on this thing? I am positive that the hobbyshops over here are still making a profit.
20% sales tax, who is getting screwed?
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