tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post7123172673577760029..comments2024-03-26T19:19:35.144+00:00Comments on Eolake Stobblehouse thoughts: Sony A850, and a New Price Barrier BrokenEolake Stobblehousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post-60024261898109575942009-08-28T21:53:33.128+00:002009-08-28T21:53:33.128+00:00Alex, yes actually I hadn't expected groceries...Alex, yes actually I hadn't expected groceries to be that expensive in the US.Eolake Stobblehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126147415891586345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post-26690866471246103742009-08-28T21:29:34.435+00:002009-08-28T21:29:34.435+00:00"Why is everything so much cheaper in the US?..."Why is everything so much cheaper in the US?" <br /><br />Because the USA has a population of over 300-million, and they all want a 'deal'. Maybe also because their currency is used as a reference base for the rest of the world - and just why I've never been sure, especially considering their financial fiascos of late.Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907196995170423475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16327517.post-22882170859533869442009-08-28T20:57:11.437+00:002009-08-28T20:57:11.437+00:00I've said it before the cheap bread is $1:50 p...I've said it before the cheap bread is $1:50 per loaf and the cheapest baked beans are $1:25 per can.<br /><br />Tell me you go to Lidl and spend 1.50GBP on a loaf!<br /><br />Now I buy more loaves then cameras, I know for you it's the opposite way around...<br /><br />Just blame the VAT. <br /><br />Don't forget UK price is what you pay, here we stick 8% or 9% (varies by state/county/city) sales tax on the price at the register.<br /><br />Rant over, back to life...Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11434318898333768620noreply@blogger.com