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Offline core

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Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« on: January 01, 2008, 08:55:00 »
Well, I guess the falling dollar's finally taking effect in Playmo world ...  :(
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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2008, 10:01:02 »
Just looking at the building/construction add-ons, 7242 at $16.99 translates into 11.65 euro.  But in the UK catalogue, 7242 is £14.75, which is the equivalent of 20.07 euro, so I think the US is still getting a good deal compared with the UK.



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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2008, 14:48:03 »
Quote from: playmofire on January 01, 2008, 10:01:02
Just looking at the building/construction add-ons, 7242 at $16.99 translates into 11.65 euro.  But in the UK catalogue, 7242 is £14.75, which is the equivalent of 20.07 euro, so I think the US is still getting a good deal compared with the UK.

Or put another way, $16.99 is £8.50 Sterling at today's rates, but we lucky Brits get to pay $28.50 for the same product.

Of course it's not really fair to ignore average income, income tax, sales tax, state tax etc., but I wish I'd got back into Playmobil in June BEFORE a 3 week trip to the States, and I don't know when my next visit will be.
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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2008, 06:49:46 »
Well, the way y'all put it I guess we've (over here in the US) been having it good for sometime now.

fwiw, I've noticed that online retailers have upped their prices in the past couple of days already (eg, Ridge Road Station for their add-ons).
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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2008, 13:01:26 »


THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ARE HAVING A SALE ...

Over the years, our family has been very fortunate to be able to travel to many places.

It has been very interesting to see that most local currencies are valued about the same by the local residents. For example, the purchasing power of the Pound in the UK, or the purchasing power of the Euro in Europe, seems to be about the same as the purchasing power of the Dollar in the US and Canada.

This means that you Brits would find most things in the US and Canada at about half the price that you're paying for the same or similar items in the UK! And, you folks in Europe are looking at about a twenty-five to thirty perent discount on your US and Canadian purchases.

So, what are y'all waiting for? Now is the time to come for a visit, holiday or vacation to the United States and Canada! WE'RE HAVING A SALE ... :lol:

And, if you think the prices for Playmobil are cheap from Playmobil USA, then you'll be blown away by the prices at Target! ...  :(o):

For instance, Pirate set 5814 is only $2.99 at Target stores in Florida. That's only €2.04 or £1.53 (according to this morning's exchange rates).
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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2008, 15:15:16 »
Quote from: Richard on January 10, 2008, 13:01:26

So, what are y'all waiting for? Now is the time to come for a visit, holiday or vacation to the United States and Canada! WE'RE HAVING A SALE ... :lol:

And, if you think the prices for Playmobil are cheap from Playmobil USA, then you'll be blown away by the prices at Target! ...  :(o):

For instance, Pirate set 5814 is only $2.99 at Target stores in Florida. That's only €2.04 or £1.53 (according to this morning's exchange rates).
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Well, sounds attractive but there's all the hassle with visas for the US now and at Tesco the pirate set is only £1.50 at the moment (as are the knights, Romans and police sets).
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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #6 on: January 12, 2008, 13:18:13 »


Quote from: playmofire on January 10, 2008, 15:15:16
Well, sounds attractive but there's all the hassle with visas for the US now ...

Hello, Gordon ...

I'm very surprised that no one has challenged you on your statement about "visa hassle" ...  :lens:

Click HERE for information about the Visa Waiver Program!

BRITISH CITIZENS DO NOT NEED A VISA* TO TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES!

*Exceptions ... Those on the "no fly" list and holders af "old" non-biometric passports.

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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2008, 14:30:48 »
Quote from: Richard on January 12, 2008, 13:18:13

Hello, Gordon ...

I'm very surprised that no one has challenged you on your statement about "visa hassle" ...  :lens:

Click HERE for information about the Visa Waiver Program!

BRITISH CITIZENS DO NOT NEED A VISA* TO TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES!

*Exceptions ... Those on the "no fly" list and holders af "old" non-biometric passports.

All the best,
Richard




Maybe it's because the USA hasn't explained it very well, Richard.
 
The biometric passport programme in the UK started in March 2006 so the great majority of people don't have biometric passports, although many have machine readable ones which apparently also qualify under the VWP.  However, where you do need a visa, you have to travel to London or Belfast to get one, which is hardly convenient and can be very expensive and time-consuming.  In addition, the new requirements require children to have their own passports, they cannot travel on their parents' passport - again, time-consuming and expensive and apparently applying irrespective of age of the child!

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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2008, 18:54:14 »
I've flown to the US from the UK on a non-biometric UK assport five times since 9/11, most recently in July 2007, and never needed to apply for a visa.

You fill in a green visa-waiver form (given to you on the plane or at check-in) and have 90 days visa-free.

The UK introduced the biometric passport in October 2006, and that met the US requirement. All UK Passports issued before that date are not biometric, but are accepted with a green form. 

I'm wondering how the US authorities think a biometric passport would have stopped 9/11 from happening, but maybe that's a discussion for a different forum.

You're going to want to buy a lot of playmobil to justify the flight for that alone, but I can highly recommend America for a great holiday at cheap-as-chips prices. Not so good for Americans coming here.
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Re: Check out the 2008 price INCREASE over at Playmobil USA
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2008, 02:47:47 »

Quote from: Martin Milner on January 12, 2008, 18:54:14
 
I'm wondering how the US authorities think a biometric passport would have stopped 9/11 from happening, but maybe that's a discussion for a different forum.

No need to wonder, Martin ... (In all probability it would have made no difference.)

"Sealed borders" seem to provide only false security. You are correct that this topic should be discussed in a "different forum." However, it is so very difficult for me to not make a comment about the foolish "isolationistic" attitude of the current United States government.

When I read that Europeans can now drive from Estonia to Portugal without borders, I am angered and embarrassed about the closed borders that we are still maintaining between the United States, Canada and Mexico. I look forward to the day when all borders will only be an historical oddity that most of us will wonder ever existed!

Thanks, Martin, for your further explanation about not needing a visa for travel to the United States. And, it is true that you would have to purchase a "boat load" of Playmobil to justify the travel expense. However, a visit to the United States and Canada can be a fun and somewhat inexpensive holiday ... :)

All the best,
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