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Old 01-31-2018, 01:34 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by Tcoat View Post
No. It is still $8K since he is not paying in US$. Exchange rates do not apply when setting value in a different country. Even if it did at the current rate it would be $6,500 not $5,500
unless it is a locally produced part (which there are not many) then it still makes the price jump for us aussies. everything imported is automatically slapped with import tax, then we have a goods and services tax. Everything is passed on to the consumer so I feel that the AU$ comparison to US$ does apply here.

8K for a built motor over here is a tight budget but hopefully the OP can get it done
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