Also the Kronos comes from Japan, not the US - so how come we have to pay a super premium (ca. 35-45%) more. We can get US synths like the Prophet 08 pretty reasonably - I think it is because Korg doesnt mind ripping people off over here whereas in the US they treat you special (which is pretty nice for you - I would love to be in your situation).
But when we are in the position where we could import from the US and still save $600+ (paying all taxes and import duties) it kind of puts it into perspective.
I cannot see the problem, 2999 Euro is a better price than I expected... Just comparing with the Motifs and Fantoms....the Kronos costs just 500 Euro more with the next generation of technology. If you want a state of the art Keyboard when it is freshly released, you have to pay...that is normal. Korg is a company who needs to earn money....why should they sell a Keyboard below the possible price, also if you see, that the first deliveries are not enough to fit the preorders...? Wait 6 months or a year and you can get it for 2500 Euros....
It is also pretty normal, that the USD and Euro price ist 1:1....this is done not only by Korg....
I will not comment on the price, but the face says enough (compared to the US prices)
I will try to keep this post updated when more store prices become available.
Keep in mind that the prices quoted above include 19% sales tax (VAT) whereas prices advertised on US website typically do not include sales tax (which afaik you typically only need to pay if you're buying from a retailer who has a physical presence in your own state).
I will not comment on the price, but the face says enough (compared to the US prices)
I will try to keep this post updated when more store prices become available.
Keep in mind that the prices quoted above include 19% sales tax (VAT) whereas prices advertised on US website typically do not include sales tax (which afaik you typically only need to pay if you're buying from a retailer who has a physical presence in your own state).
I know, but even with shipping cost and import taxes the price would be something like E 2500. That is still E 500 difference. Somebody imported his Kronos 61 and paid about E 2400 but he got preprice of $2800 instead of $3000 so it will be something like E 2500 (or just a bit more).
operaman wrote:I paid 2271 myself. I will NEVER buy electronics in the EU until they get competitive price-wise.
I assume that is without tax/shipping cost/import cost? Or with?
Can I also ask where and what should be arranged (forms etc)?
With. Screw the EU distributors bilking their customers. VAT or no VAT, their prices are them pocketing EXTRA money over what the US distributors pocket. It is ridiculous given all of the other things we have to pay extra that we cannot even get a remotely equitable price here. I saved 1000EU on my 17" Macbook Pro 2.3 ghz Quad WITH VAT and shipping. It is ludicrous and until it changes it is highly unlikely an EU distributor will get my money for high dollar purchases.
operaman wrote:I paid 2271 myself. I will NEVER buy electronics in the EU until they get competitive price-wise.
I assume that is without tax/shipping cost/import cost? Or with?
Can I also ask where and what should be arranged (forms etc)?
With. Screw the EU distributors bilking their customers. VAT or no VAT, their prices are them pocketing EXTRA money over what the US distributors pocket. It is ridiculous given all of the other things we have to pay extra that we cannot even get a remotely equitable price here. I saved 1000EU on my 17" Macbook Pro 2.3 ghz Quad WITH VAT and shipping. It is ludicrous and until it changes it is highly unlikely an EU distributor will get my money for high dollar purchases.
Can I ask where you bought the Kronos and if there are things to look after (like documents) and what is the shipping time (including delay at customs)?
