Sorry forgot a question. GST would be exempt from electronic distribution of software? Thanks.
Cheers! `RobD... On 22Jun2011, at 7:01 am, Rob Davies wrote: > Morning, > > Totally agree Matthew, > > Microsoft and there Digital Distribution network do as such, whatever the > current dollar value. > Before you all start. This is logging in within the Australian Portal. > > Autodesk are same digitally, although I find local distributor better value > for money. Training, freebies etc.. > > Apple used to be able to negotiate some sweet deals within corporate account > now I have to negotiate with the Apps store, ludicrous pricing system. > > Oh well at least the cost is around what an update to FCP Studio was, but > missing a few bodies. > > Cheers! > `RobD... > > > On 21Jun2011, at 10:42 pm, Matthew Healey wrote: > >> >> On 21/06/2011, at 10:25 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote: >> >>> And Final Cut Pro X has been released with a large drop in price. Now >>> $349.99AUD from the Mac App Store. >>> <http://www.apple.com/au/finalcutpro/> >> >> This is were Apple's international pricing comes into stark view... >> >> Lets work it out; >> >> US $299 is AUD $282 >> >> So now lets add GST >> >> 282 + 28.2 = $310.20 >> >> Now being a completely electronic purchase there is nothing to import per-se >> so to my knowledge there would be no additional taxes. So Apple is charging >> an extra $38.8 just because they can. >> >> We've had this discussion many times before but it's always fun to bring it >> up. >> >> Have a great night. >> >> - Matt >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
