Let's compare prices

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Let\'s compare prices

Just having a suss around a few websites around the world and have noticed some wildly differing prices for the same items.

generally speaking - the UK seems very expensive even on stuff built close by. The US does not seem that sharp either in places.

Whats the sales tax in the UK? I'm guessing this is included in the sale price and could make it look worse.

Lets compare some basic stuff.

12mm (1/2") galvanised shackle
8mm Short Link chain NOT made in China
14mm laid nylon
14mm Nylon Octiplait (8 braid)
10kg CQR Anchor (genuine)
12mm Polyester Yachting braid
Courier/freight on a 10kg item from one end of your country to the other.

I'll suss here and get back.
It could be interesting.
 
Re: Let\'s compare prices

It's about finding mugs who are prepared to give their personal details to someone who is making false promises about easy money. Once they've got your details, as you've already proved to them that you're a mug, they'll try to screw you for money. They'll then happily sell your details on etc etc.
 
Re: Let\'s compare prices

All I wanted was to talk boat stuff.

It's got nothing to do with me and I'll be pleased to help shoot the 2nd poster, the *&%$#er.

Gotta love NAS's site :-) nicely said.

Leave this thread to die and we'll talk boats elsewhere.
 
Re: Let\'s compare prices

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Just having a suss around a few websites around the world and have noticed some wildly differing prices for the same items.

generally speaking - the UK seems very expensive even on stuff built close by. The US does not seem that sharp either in places.

Whats the sales tax in the UK? I'm guessing this is included in the sale price and could make it look worse. 17.5% vat applies to everything bar food and is legally supposed to be included in the advertised price of all goods aimed at the general public. Sometimes it isnt included however.

Lets compare some basic stuff.

12mm (1/2") galvanised shackle £2
8mm Short Link chain NOT made in China £2.5 per meter
14mm laid nylon £2
14mm Nylon Octiplait (8 braid) £2.9 / meter
10kg CQR Anchor (genuine) £240
12mm Polyester Yachting braid £1.90
Courier/freight on a 10kg item from one end of your country to the other. nobody lives at either end but I'd guess about £40

I'll suss here and get back.
It could be interesting.

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Re: Let\'s compare prices

Your courier price is high. Reckon on £10 at most for a mail order company to send 10kg to most places in UK.
 
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