Is it just me or do we Canadians always pay more??? - Blu-ray Forum

walmat · 07-30-2009, 09:11 PM

It's not fair. Whether its equipment or movies we Canadians always get screwed. As for movies I actually pay less ordering them from Amazon UK or US than I would pay ordering from Amazon Canada. Case in point:
The Hunt for Red October $25.99 BB Canada or 14.49 Amazon US

As for an equipment example the H/K 254 AVR sells for $799 at the local futureshop but can be had for $358 from Amazon US !!!!

What gives ???!!!!

raskal66 · 07-30-2009, 09:13 PM

Socialism.

bluRazor · 07-30-2009, 09:14 PM

its the price you pay for clean air and lack of crime.

CZAR · 07-30-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blu/razor

its the price you pay for clean air and lack of crime.

Yea is it tru yall can keep you doors unlocked at night and pretty much opened allday without bein on alert!! Ive heard that about canada!! Got Em!!

Johnny Vinyl · 07-30-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by raskal66

Socialism.

What planet are you from?

John

Boothill Gunslinger · 07-30-2009, 09:19 PM

This is not always the case, my friend. Outlander is more expensive on the Amazon.com site than the Amazon.ca site, as is a few number of other titles.

Johnny Vinyl · 07-30-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by walmat

It's not fair. Whether its equipment or movies we Canadians always get screwed. As for movies I actually pay less ordering them from Amazon UK or US than I would pay ordering from Amazon Canada. Case in point:
The Hunt for Red October $25.99 BB Canada or 14.49 Amazon US

As for an equipment example the H/K 254 AVR sells for $799 at the local futureshop but can be had for $358 from Amazon US !!!!

What gives ???!!!!

Sorry walmat, but that's one example. You're obviously not looking around for deals. I have no complaints about the deals I can get in Canada. I still buy outside the country on occasion, but there are deals right here at home my good man!

John

kolibri · 07-30-2009, 09:22 PM

And I thought it was the Brits that usually got screwed. I'm sure we still do! But, you have my sympathies.

A fellow screwee...

bluRazor · 07-30-2009, 09:23 PM

dont all those dirt cheap alliance blus come from canada?

Johnny Vinyl · 07-30-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blu/razor

dont all those dirt cheap alliance blus come from canada?

They do indeed!

John

walmat · 07-30-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Atreyuu2003

This is not always the case, my friend. Outlander is more expensive on the Amazon.com site than the Amazon.ca site, as is a few number of other titles.

Unfortunately it seems that only the items I want are always price inflated.
This isn't a slam about living in Canada by the way. I'm proud to be a Canadian I just don't like being gouged for it.

Mubbly · 07-30-2009, 09:25 PM

Health care is never free. They have to make you pay for it somehow!

walmat · 07-30-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Sorry walmat, but that's one example. You're obviously not looking around for deals. I have no complaints about the deals I can get in Canada. I still buy outside the country on occasion, but there are deals right here at home my good man!

John

I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Maswov · 07-30-2009, 09:30 PM

Whats the big deal, I live in Japan and order everything from US. Doesn't matter where it comes from, I still get it.

Johnny Vinyl · 07-30-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by walmat

I'd appreciate any suggestions.

I shall get back to you. In the middle of a few other things...hang tight!

John

walmat · 07-30-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Maswov

Whats the big deal, I live in Japan and order everything from US. Doesn't matter where it comes from, I still get it.

I am *****ing but yes there are many others that get gouged much worse. I just think it's odd why we get inflated prices when we're so close to the US especially where I am in Southern Ontario.
It's no wonder that cross border shopping is so popular.

Uber12 · 07-30-2009, 09:41 PM

Columbia House Canada has great deals for Blu-rays and you can get 6 for $1.49 each when you sign up. I don't think the American Columbia House has that. Other than that yes, we generally get hosed on prices.

king_patrick_7 · 07-30-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by walmat

I am *****ing but yes there are many others that get gouged much worse. I just think it's odd why we get inflated prices when we're so close to the US especially where I am in Southern Ontario.
It's no wonder that cross border shopping is so popular.

I'm with you brother lol... I also live near Toronto and everything from movies to home theatre equipment is more expensive here. Amazon.ca sucks so bad, Blockbuster has new blus at $39.99! All new Ps3 games are $69.99, and don't get me started on A/V equipment! Just gotta hunt for the deals I guess... or yah head to Buffalo!

walmat · 07-30-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Uber12

Columbia House Canada has great deals for Blu-rays and you can get 6 for $1.49 each when you sign up. I don't think the American Columbia House has that. Other than that yes, we generally get hosed on prices.

That's a great suggestion if you are someone who is starting to buy blus but I find their selection limited for someone who already owns a few.

drobswim13 · 07-30-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mubbly

Health care is never free. They have to make you pay for it somehow!

+1

With a privatized healthcare system you would pay less for your goods.

07-30-2009, 09:11 PM	#1
walmat Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:11	Is it just me or do we Canadians always pay more??? It's not fair. Whether its equipment or movies we Canadians always get screwed. As for movies I actually pay less ordering them from Amazon UK or US than I would pay ordering from Amazon Canada. Case in point: The Hunt for Red October $25.99 BB Canada or 14.49 Amazon US As for an equipment example the H/K 254 AVR sells for $799 at the local futureshop but can be had for $358 from Amazon US !!!! What gives ???!!!!

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07-30-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
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07-30-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	its the price you pay for clean air and lack of crime.

07-30-2009, 09:19 PM	#6
Boothill Gunslinger Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Illinois, USA Blu-ray collection:2775 DVD collection:91 Blu-ray reviews:29 Trading Score:8	This is not always the case, my friend. Outlander is more expensive on the Amazon.com site than the Amazon.ca site, as is a few number of other titles.

07-30-2009, 09:22 PM	#8
kolibri Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Somewhere near Arkham Asylum Blu-ray collection:134	And I thought it was the Brits that usually got screwed. I'm sure we still do! But, you have my sympathies. A fellow screwee...

07-30-2009, 09:23 PM	#9
bluRazor Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:twin city area Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:1	dont all those dirt cheap alliance blus come from canada?

07-30-2009, 09:25 PM	#12
Mubbly Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Antioch, CA Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:2	Health care is never free. They have to make you pay for it somehow!

07-30-2009, 09:30 PM	#14
Maswov Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Sattahip, Thailand Blu-ray collection:91	Whats the big deal, I live in Japan and order everything from US. Doesn't matter where it comes from, I still get it.

07-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#17
Uber12 Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Saskatchewan, Canada Blu-ray collection:260 DVD collection:109 Trading Score:1	Columbia House Canada has great deals for Blu-rays and you can get 6 for $1.49 each when you sign up. I don't think the American Columbia House has that. Other than that yes, we generally get hosed on prices.

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