At 11:42 AM
8/27/02 +0100, Phil wrote:
Joe wrote:
That's true but most products are still
cheaper here than in the
UK. Explain that one!
Three letters - VAT.
BINGO! Like I said to begin with, it's all about government revenue!
The US generally has sales tax which (I believe) is
more or less exactly what VAT is (except VAT is 17.5%
and Sales Taxes are generally lower ...) so the difference
lies (mostly) elsewhere ...
Antonio