I think Dennis has posted about how expensive keyboards are in Oz... Did you ever find whether it was a tax issue that makes them so high, or do your dealers just manage a higher margin?
Got to admit, I always feel a bit guilty whenever I see you posting about those keyboard prices, but then, every trip to the hospital, I think that high keyboard prices aren't so bad after all!
BTW, takle a look at the BK-7m manual... it seems that remote operation and selection of UPG's seems a bit better than older Roland's, as you would expect from a module. For a grand, it still seems like a LOT of bang for the buck.
Diki, I really think it is the distributor who is doing the gouging...
Because in truth, apart from shipping costs (which by the way should ALSO be similar - Italy to USA or Italy to Australia), with the exchange rate at parity, they should be pretty much the same price here as there (USA).
There are no serious taxes involved, only 2.5% import duty. And a GST (VAT) of 10% which is, I believe 8% lower than yours..
So no, I am totally convinced it is the distributor (in this case Musiclink , now owned by Allens - one of the major chains here) that is gouging everyone!!
I totally agree on the BK7m. It is looking better and better all the time
Dennis
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