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**Chris** · 13-03-2009, 13:24

I know, it is counter-intuitive, but they're not the only ones doing it. Ford and GM/Vauxhall have increased list prices. It is a symptom of the economic climate rather than an action in spite of it. These things are imported, and our currency is devaluing. That means they are, in real terms, more expensive for us, same as all imported good are.

Labour's piffling VAT reduction is going to be more than swallowed up over the next few months as everything from cars to TVs and Hi Fis gets more expensive (except for the tiny amount of this stuff that's actually made here, from components that are made here).

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Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 36,980	Re: Wii to RISE to Â£199? I know, it is counter-intuitive, but they're not the only ones doing it. Ford and GM/Vauxhall have increased list prices. It is a symptom of the economic climate rather than an action in spite of it. These things are imported, and our currency is devaluing. That means they are, in real terms, more expensive for us, same as all imported good are. Labour's piffling VAT reduction is going to be more than swallowed up over the next few months as everything from cars to TVs and Hi Fis gets more expensive (except for the tiny amount of this stuff that's actually made here, from components that are made here).