Why are PC parts so expensive in the UK?

[Guest]

I don't understand why in the UK PC parts so insanely expensive.

My build is about $1500 but in the UK it costs like £1400

Thats over $350 more expensive!!

Why?

 

[rgd1101]

Go to a news site read about what happened on brexit

 

[BadBoyGreek]

Pretty much comes down to the value of the pound, or any other foreign currency for that matter, vs. the US dollar. Computer hardware is base priced in US dollars. And as rgd1101 points out, Brexit had a major effect on the value of the pound vs. the US dollar.

 

[Guest]

Go to a news site read about what happened on brexit

I know about that but this has been the case for years...

 

[BadBoyGreek]

Go to a news site read about what happened on brexit

I know about that but this has been the case for years...

Also consider other factors besides exchange rates... shipping, import costs etc.

 

[Samer1970]

Go to a news site read about what happened on brexit

I know about that but this has been the case for years...

Prices Online in USA dont include VAT taxes .

in Europe They Include it .

it i not more expensive at all.

add 20% taxes to US prices you will get the same prices.