A few comparisons of NZ versus US shopping prices in Sunday’s SST.
DVD’s are about the same cost in (I buy mine from Amazon), while a lego toy was half price in NZ. It pays to pick and choose it seems.
Generally electronics were much cheaper in the US though. Windows Vista Premium is half price if you buy it in the States, though you’ll either have to use Shipbuktu, find an eBay seller who ships internationally… or just get a mac.
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The SST article is incorrect and misleading.
At least for the X-wing Lego comparison – it compares two different products. Set #4502 versus set #6212. Check the prices of those two.
Crikey – how difficult is it check actual product specs!!??
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You might want to check out my analysis of the situation with a real life recent purchase from Amazon (made the order last night).
I’d have to agree with Glen’s analysis. I buy gaming books through Amazon and for the price of one in NZ I can generally get 2 + shipping of Amazon. Shopping online is by far cheaper, especially as the current strength of the NZ$ is instantly transferred into apparent savings.