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Old 04-05-2007
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Originally Posted by LiamD View Post
But most things like this are made in the USA, which is why they are so cheap. Try buying a Schumacher kit from the USA, or from Japan, I would guess that it's more expensive.

When it gets to the UK you have to factor in shipping,and then the bit that the distributor takes, THEN try and make a profit.
Don't forget the VAT, and costs/overheads of running a shop, income tax, nat insurance, cost of living. It all adds up.
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