Does anyone else out there think we are being ripped off in the UK? Is there anything we can do it about (petition the manufacturers for example)?
I have just returned from a fantastic holiday in Japan. It is supposed to be expensive but I found that all running gear there is a fraction of the price it is here! I bought a couple of pairs of UK made New Balance shoes for less than half the price they sell for here. All other brands were also much cheaper.For example the Asics 2110 (2206 model) sells for between £30 and £35 in Japan but I've not seen them for less than £59 here in the UK.
Sorry for the whinge but I couldn't think of anyone else to moan about it too.
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What do running shoes look like 200 years into the future?
I've also noticed running gear to be rather expensive though.
I doubt theres much you can do about it to be honest.
it's to do with transport costs and import tariffs (EU or UK) - that's what puts the prices up.......
transport costs are unarguable in this context, import tariffs are there to help local manufacturers compete...........the fact we can't on many products mean we are then also at the mercy of the company making the goods and setting the prices as they can get away with what they like............within reason
it's called a market economy
or am i completely deluded about this?!
Just guessing though ?
Its not just cost though is it - how much do people in various countries earn ? What other living costs are there ? Companies need to make a profit or they wont continue. I think it all evens out in the end.
Did that include VAT as well?
You can always check the duty on HM tarif website.
£110 for Kayanos????
Im sorry but I dont care how technical it is that is too expensive something thats made in an Asian sweatshop for pennys then costs us how much?
At least Ben Turpin wore a mask
I know someone who lived in Japan and she said the cost of living was very high but then again it ain't cheap in London!
I try to buy my running shoes in the US and my other kit in Aldi or Lidl. I don't feel bad about playing the system if I can.
I got a pair of Asics 2110 in the US for $65 last time - that is a huge saving over what they are here, and they are exactly the same shoe as far as I can make out.
I think the guys bringing huge quantities of tobacco and booze in from France would agree with you there...........