To Canadians. Why do we still get ripped off? AMAZON etc - Blu-ray Forum

mikey3319 · 09-23-2007, 02:30 PM

Its offical. Our currancy is on par with the US. First time in over 30 years.. Yet amazon.ca still rips us a new hole.. 23,95 Blus on amazon.com compared to 34.99 on .ca???? you kidding me

this goes with other movies and standard dvds too
this is nuts

Belloche · 09-23-2007, 02:37 PM

I don't know who Amazon.ca thinks are willing to pay those prices. My advice to you is to enjoy the dollar parity and buy from the States.

StereoMike · 09-23-2007, 02:58 PM

Kubrick's movies are availables for pre-order for 22.39$can compared to 19.95$usd. Not bad.

WickyWoo · 09-23-2007, 04:43 PM

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Its offical. Our currancy is on par with the US. First time in over 30 years.. Yet amazon.ca still rips us a new hole.. 23,95 Blus on amazon.com compared to 34.99 on .ca???? you kidding me

Because Canadian pricing structure and salaries are still based around the $1.50/60-$1US structure. In other words, $1CA still buys pretty much the same as it did 5 years ago (inflation notwithstanding) in Canada.

It's the same reason Japanese DVDs are $50 each. 80's currency re-evalution.

Rike255 · 09-23-2007, 05:21 PM

I hate that too but I just shop at amazon.com instead. It's way cheaper then buying anything at stores or from a Canadian online retailer. Even with the expensive shipping.

amazon.ca isn't the only place doing it though. BestBuy, Walmart, all Canadian retailers sell their BD's for a lot more the American retailers.

blu-rayfan101 · 09-23-2007, 05:57 PM

I think they do it because they can and make more money. But i do say it it sucks for me in Canada so thats why you should just order from Amazon.com

ziggy66 · 09-23-2007, 06:48 PM

One of the worst price differences i noticed is on Blu Ray Stealth. It's $37.56 on Amazon.ca, and only $17.95 on Amazon.com. I feel sorry for any of the poor folks who actually have purchased that title from Amazon.ca

StereoMike · 09-23-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ziggy66

One of the worst price differences i noticed is on Blu Ray Stealth. It's $37.56 on Amazon.ca, and only $17.95 on Amazon.com. I feel sorry for any of the poor folks who actually have purchased that title from Amazon.ca

What about Black Hawk down? 31.92$ versus 13.95$! Ridiculous.

TorpedoShockwave · 09-23-2007, 07:17 PM

Yes I know some might hate me for saying this, but I think we here in the United States should have a common currency with Canada, just like the Euros, but US and Canada only. I mean we have the same culture, we all speak English (some speak French, a language which I would love to learn). We should get a common currency. Therefore, we would have a common Amazon, and we should also get a common postal service.

StereoMike · 09-23-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TorpedoShockwave

Yes I know some might hate me for saying this, but I think we here in the United States should have a common currency with Canada, just like the Euros, but US and Canada only. I mean we have the same culture, we all speak English (some speak French, a language which I would love to learn). We should get a common currency. Therefore, we would have a common Amazon, and we should also get a common postal service.

Totally agree

StereoMike · 09-23-2007, 07:24 PM

And BTW, i live in Quebec and french is my native language...

TorpedoShockwave · 09-23-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stereomike

And BTW, i live in Quebec and french is my native language...

Just a question, in Canada do you have to learn both languages, or do you have choice in school? My dream is for all of us to speak Latin.

The Guardian · 09-23-2007, 07:47 PM

You learn a primary language and then you get some classes in the other one, which rarely amounts to much. A small percentage like me get Immersion in the second language so we're bilingual. I don't recall ever being given any choices though

unless you meant my parents, yes they chose to put me in immersion.

TorpedoShockWave, this was a huge discussion a few years ago. In fact I remember a specific quote from one of our big finance people in 1998 or 1999 that when a popular US president comes along (they suggested Giuliani actually who was NYC Mayor at the time) who has good ties with Canada that this and other things might be done.

Bush has managed to alienate a good many Canadians however, partly from how Canada has been treated during his presidency, and partly from how he acts towards the rest of the world... So I would guess it would be a while to repair that damage.

Also I don't think they would want to merge our currencies at par - it's not good for either side, so they'd probably try to get it back down to 80 cents first.

TorpedoShockwave · 09-23-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

You learn a primary language and then you get some classes in the other one, which rarely amounts to much. A small percentage like me get Immersion in the second language so we're bilingual. I don't recall ever being given any choices though

unless you meant my parents, yes they chose to put me in immersion.

TorpedoShockWave, this was a huge discussion a few years ago. In fact I remember a specific quote from one of our big finance people in 1998 or 1999 that when a popular US president comes along (they suggested Giuliani actually who was NYC Mayor at the time) who has good ties with Canada that this and other things might be done.

Bush has managed to alienate a good many Canadians however, partly from how Canada has been treated during his presidency, and partly from how he acts towards the rest of the world... So I would guess it would be a while to repair that damage.

Also I don't think they would want to merge our currencies at par - it's not good for either side, so they'd probably try to get it back down to 80 cents first.

Well, I am not a Bush fan myself. I hope someday, we can have an alliance and act as one. We are basically the same, just with different names.

Razzy · 09-23-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TorpedoShockwave

Just a question, in Canada do you have to learn both languages, or do you have choice in school? My dream is for all of us to speak Latin.

It was mandatory in my province until jr. high.

I remember hating french class and dropping it altogether when I reached grade 7. Now I wish I would have had more interest way back then, having the ability to speak a second language would have been great. C'est la vie.

jorg · 09-23-2007, 08:00 PM

actrualy the canadian dollar is 5 cents more then the american dollar your best to just exchange the money and then buy it with american cash, wicky whoo is rite for example the minumam wage for americans if i recall correctly is aroung 5 50 while the canadain minum wage is 7 95

The Guardian · 09-23-2007, 08:09 PM

I'm all for an alliance also - if we ever merged it'd be the end of the republican party though, even Democrats are conservative by Canadian standards lol.

I wouldn't actually want to see a full merger though - better to keep the two votes on international matters...

TorpedoShockwave · 09-23-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The Guardian

I'm all for an alliance also - if we ever merged it'd be the end of the republican party though, even Democrats are conservative by Canadian standards lol.

I wouldn't actually want to see a full merger though - better to keep the two votes on international matters...

Yeah I agree with you, I see your point.

Davan · 09-23-2007, 08:27 PM

Minimum wage depends where you are in the states. For example in Massachusetts it is $7.50 going up to $8.00 in January. In Ohio though it is much less.

Rike255 · 09-23-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Davan

Minimum wage depends where you are in the states. For example in Massachusetts it is $7.50 going up to $8.00 in January. In Ohio though it is much less.

Same with Canada. I'm not sure what it is in other provinces but Alberta's is $9 Cdn now.

09-23-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
mikey3319 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	To Canadians. Why do we still get ripped off? AMAZON etc Its offical. Our currancy is on par with the US. First time in over 30 years.. Yet amazon.ca still rips us a new hole.. 23,95 Blus on amazon.com compared to 34.99 on .ca???? you kidding me this goes with other movies and standard dvds too this is nuts

09-23-2007, 07:17 PM	#9
TorpedoShockwave Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Chicago, IL	Yes I know some might hate me for saying this, but I think we here in the United States should have a common currency with Canada, just like the Euros, but US and Canada only. I mean we have the same culture, we all speak English (some speak French, a language which I would love to learn). We should get a common currency. Therefore, we would have a common Amazon, and we should also get a common postal service. Last edited by TorpedoShockwave; 09-23-2007 at 07:20 PM.

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09-23-2007, 02:37 PM	#2
Belloche Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Nova Scotia, Canada Blu-ray collection:403 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:3	I don't know who Amazon.ca thinks are willing to pay those prices. My advice to you is to enjoy the dollar parity and buy from the States.

09-23-2007, 02:58 PM	#3
StereoMike Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Coldth Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:40	Kubrick's movies are availables for pre-order for 22.39$can compared to 19.95$usd. Not bad.

09-23-2007, 05:21 PM	#5
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	I hate that too but I just shop at amazon.com instead. It's way cheaper then buying anything at stores or from a Canadian online retailer. Even with the expensive shipping. amazon.ca isn't the only place doing it though. BestBuy, Walmart, all Canadian retailers sell their BD's for a lot more the American retailers.

09-23-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	I think they do it because they can and make more money. But i do say it it sucks for me in Canada so thats why you should just order from Amazon.com

09-23-2007, 06:48 PM	#7
ziggy66 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:British Columbia 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:853 Trading Score:8	One of the worst price differences i noticed is on Blu Ray Stealth. It's $37.56 on Amazon.ca, and only $17.95 on Amazon.com. I feel sorry for any of the poor folks who actually have purchased that title from Amazon.ca

09-23-2007, 07:24 PM	#11
StereoMike Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Coldth Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:40	And BTW, i live in Quebec and french is my native language...

09-23-2007, 07:47 PM	#13
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	You learn a primary language and then you get some classes in the other one, which rarely amounts to much. A small percentage like me get Immersion in the second language so we're bilingual. I don't recall ever being given any choices though unless you meant my parents, yes they chose to put me in immersion. TorpedoShockWave, this was a huge discussion a few years ago. In fact I remember a specific quote from one of our big finance people in 1998 or 1999 that when a popular US president comes along (they suggested Giuliani actually who was NYC Mayor at the time) who has good ties with Canada that this and other things might be done. Bush has managed to alienate a good many Canadians however, partly from how Canada has been treated during his presidency, and partly from how he acts towards the rest of the world... So I would guess it would be a while to repair that damage. Also I don't think they would want to merge our currencies at par - it's not good for either side, so they'd probably try to get it back down to 80 cents first.

09-23-2007, 08:00 PM	#16
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	actrualy the canadian dollar is 5 cents more then the american dollar your best to just exchange the money and then buy it with american cash, wicky whoo is rite for example the minumam wage for americans if i recall correctly is aroung 5 50 while the canadain minum wage is 7 95

09-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#17
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	I'm all for an alliance also - if we ever merged it'd be the end of the republican party though, even Democrats are conservative by Canadian standards lol. I wouldn't actually want to see a full merger though - better to keep the two votes on international matters...

09-23-2007, 08:27 PM	#19
Davan Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:411	Minimum wage depends where you are in the states. For example in Massachusetts it is $7.50 going up to $8.00 in January. In Ohio though it is much less.

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