Leatherman cost

Grumpy · **on:** January 01, 2013, 12:04:56 AM

Just been on REI website and wondering why leathermans cost at least half of what we pay here in the uk

Jtolly · **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2013, 01:22:58 AM

Quote from: barryj323 on January 01, 2013, 12:04:56 AM

Just been on REI website and wondering why leathermans cost at least half of what we pay here in the uk

And check this... REI is probably the most expensive online US retailer. Lol I guess you're paying for their lifetime return policy though.

Grumpy · **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2013, 01:25:53 AM

hi your probably right going to new york near the end of the year, better stock up

captain spaulding · **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2013, 01:36:09 AM

Quote from: Jtolly on January 01, 2013, 01:22:58 AM

Quote from: barryj323 on January 01, 2013, 12:04:56 AM
Just been on REI website and wondering why leathermans cost at least half of what we pay here in the uk

And check this... REI is probably the most expensive online US retailer. Lol I guess you're paying for their lifetime return policy though.

I have to agree. REI is very overprices considering what we are used to. The only thing I have purchased there was two Micras (red and blue) and ended up returning them. I really feel bad for the guys in the UK.

nuphoria · **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2013, 04:51:12 AM

They rob us blind

gregozedobe · **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2013, 06:09:22 AM

And the situation is no better in Australia. I refuse to pay the exorbitant prices some Oz sellers ask, I can often buy for about 30-40% even after adding in postage from the US.

Here is an example:
http://www.legear.com.au/Leatherman-Surge-Multi-Tool-from-LEGEAR-Australia-p/lm-yl154.htm

Oh, and shipping is extra (on top of the $Au 175.50 they are asking for the Surge).

captain spaulding · **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2013, 07:01:17 AM

I have to be brutally honest, but there smurfing you.

stealth007s · **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2013, 07:02:31 AM

I was at the downtown Austin REI and everything there was at least $10 more than normal prices elsewhere

They are a coop retailer though

Grumpy · **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2013, 10:54:51 AM

I emailed leatherman and the reason i was given is that it's due to import tax charged by our govt!!!! so we're being screwed twice by them, they won't let us carry most of our tools as edc because of stupid laws and charging us for the privilage for not carrying them!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dks · **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2013, 12:09:45 PM

UK is still cheaper than many other places..

A lot also has to do with the dealer. If there is only one importer he can charge whatever he wants.

Also, despite the excuses for taxes, with many items (see cameras) you will see that the manufacturer puts the same recommended price for Dollars, Euros or Pounds, whereas they are not equal in value. So if the seller sells at that price you will pay more….