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Fatboy said:
When the dollar rate goes down the price goes up - Examples:

$100 / 1.64 = £60.98
$500 / 1.64 = £304.88

$100 / 1.59 = £62.89
$500 / 1.59 = £314.47
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Thats funny because previously we've been told on here when the pound is strong against the dollar ie $2=£1(just an example) then because deals are done in dollars our uk prices go up. So it stands to reason if the pound is weaker, as it is now, our uk prices come down. Can't have it both ways FATBOY or can you because you can.;)
 
rolypolyman said:
Thats funny because previously we've been told on here when the pound is strong against the dollar ie $2=£1(just an example) then because deals are done in dollars our uk prices go up. So it stands to reason if the pound is weaker, as it is now, our uk prices come down. Can't have it both ways FATBOY or can you because you can.;)
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I am glad you don't work for me.
 
Fatboy do you know much about how DPD operate?

On tracking of my order it says:
23 Dec 2009 10:52 Unable to deliver, adverse weather encountered

Any chance they will try and deliver it again later today? The weather isnt really that bad here, no snow or anything.
 
will0812 said:
Fatboy do you know much about how DPD operate?

On tracking of my order it says:
23 Dec 2009 10:52 Unable to deliver, adverse weather encountered

Any chance they will try and deliver it again later today? The weather isnt really that bad here, no snow or anything.
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I don't have a clue I am afraid. Have you tried calling them, if not call our sales team they will be able to assist you.
 
will0812 said:
Fatboy do you know much about how DPD operate?

On tracking of my order it says:
23 Dec 2009 10:52 Unable to deliver, adverse weather encountered

Any chance they will try and deliver it again later today? The weather isnt really that bad here, no snow or anything.
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They usually try again on the following day if they fail to deliver on their first attempt. They will charge you if you arrange for weekend deliveries or when you specify a time.

I don't want to rub it in, but I think it's highly unlikely that you will be getting it today. There's no harm calling them to find out though.
 
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Originally Posted by melbourne720
Maybe Gibbo could clear this up, but I think most of the GPUs/cards are made in the far east, just they are traded in dollars and as such affected by the £:$ exchange rate

Hi there

Yes products like graphics, motherboards, memory, processors are all purchased in dollars and as the rate is poor in our favour is resulting in some hefty price increases.

For example an item purchased 3 weeks ago costing $400 would have cost us £202+VAT with a dollar rate of 1.98.

Buying that same product today for $400 at a rate of 1.78 increases our cost too £225+VAT.

So on something costing roughly £200 trade the cost has gone up by approx £25+VAT due to exchange rate not moving in our favour.

Thats why high value items such as the high-eng graphics, DDR3 mainboards and the more expensive memory kits are going up in price so much.....


Ok, would appear I got mixed up and got things totally wrong(not for the first time)with regards to dollars\pound and costs in buying. So I apologise unreservedly to FATBOY and SLACKWORTH and to Ocuk. Should've researched before posting duh! Damn you Gibbo!:D
 
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