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WeReWoLf
10-30-08, 02:04 AM
Confirmed with a reseller in Australia, price rise coming soon in line with the drop in value of our dollar.

To give an example $650 for a card will now cost $820 - 880 from the reseller.

In other words, Get in quick and buy one now before all current stock is gone. Once it's gone, prices are coming up.
K007
10-30-08, 06:10 AM
wow...
WeReWoLf
10-30-08, 07:36 AM
In case you're wondering, it was confirmed with both MSY and PC Case Gear.
Muppet
10-30-08, 07:49 AM
Great, will be happening here to. :(
Feyy
10-30-08, 10:30 AM
lol australia
XxDeadlyxX
10-30-08, 06:53 PM
Glad I bought my two 280s when I did. Things are up the **** now.
Annihlist
10-31-08, 07:16 AM
Just bought a gtx 260 yesterday. Beat the price rise. hehe
crainger
10-31-08, 07:19 AM
::(:

America **** YEAH!
K007
10-31-08, 08:18 AM
well...i am guessing stuff like Gigabyte/Leadtek might not be effected as much as the usa brands like evga.
WeReWoLf
10-31-08, 08:29 AM
It's quite possible. They didn't specify which brands would be affected, but they did give me a hint that it's more of a price rise for all hardware.
Viral
11-04-08, 06:10 AM
well...i am guessing stuff like Gigabyte/Leadtek might not be effected as much as the usa brands like evga.

Nah, the Aussie dollar dropped, that would only work if the US dollar rose while the Aussie dollar and other world curriencies remained stable. Anyhow if our dollar doesn't recover I'll probably never buy high end again. Was nice to buy the best of the best for once.
npras42
11-04-08, 08:03 AM
Its happening here in the UK too:
http://channel.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=16095&page=1&search=scan

"Vendors have announced price increases based on exchange rate fluctuations and we're looking at a 25-30 percent increase," said Raja. "However it's important to remember that a lot of products, like memory, are historically very cheap. It must also be stressed that this isn't a price increase [referring to manufacturing cost] - just an adjustment for the dollar/pound exchange rate."
nekrosoft13
11-04-08, 08:32 AM
::(:

America **** YEAH!

American dollar is getting a bit stronger, finally ;) hope it keeps going up till my trip to Poland. I need strong US dollar to I can take less USD and still exchange for more PLN ;)
jolle
11-04-08, 09:01 AM
well...i am guessing stuff like Gigabyte/Leadtek might not be effected as much as the usa brands like evga.
They still buy their GPUs from an american company though.
nekrosoft13
11-04-08, 09:20 AM
also nvidia controls prices world wide
swalden
11-12-08, 03:18 AM
Sigh...

When our currency was almost equal with the US dollar the prices didnt drop..... USa still has everyone half price..... yet when the currency drops the prices rise...
Viral
11-12-08, 06:36 AM
Sigh...

When our currency was almost equal with the US dollar the prices didnt drop..... USa still has everyone half price..... yet when the currency drops the prices rise...

Not really, I bought my 4870X2 for $660, US was $550, plus 10% GST, $605. So hardly half the price. Don't forget AU, CAN and UK have taxes (GTS, VAT) on goods where the US doesn't.