on 29/11/01 8:26 AM, Michael Scheurer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > on 29/11/01 7:22 AM, Jan Donnithorne wrote: > >> If MS states the pricing to everyone, no matter what country you are located >> in, in US dollars, MS do not, themselves, benefit in any way from the >> exchange rate. > > I don't think prices are calculated using only currency conversion, one must > also factor in shipping costs and profits for Company X Australia office. > > Quite frankly though, Microsoft Australia has done absolutely nothing for > me, the majority of User Groups in Australia or even the promotion of Office > for Mac. Evidence of that is Australia's huge Mac presence on their website. > > I really wish I had the option to order directly from the US website. > > michael >
Yes Direct ordering of many things from the USA would be better than ordering from ill organised last to be thought of Australian subsidiaries. In this USA centric world I don't see the point of an Australian office at all. The Ipod is a case in point. I was I informed by Apple no word on availability in Australia and unlikely before XMAS! I can get it by mail order from the USA probably within a week and shall do so. -- David Leitch JPMorgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] +612 9220 1609 This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates. -- To unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/entourage-talk%40lists.boingo.com/>
