Is there a reason why the Nintendo Switch, as well as the Switch LITE in Germany is 70 euro, or for the LITE 30 euro more expensive than it should be?
Nintendo Switch: $ 299 ≈ 250 euro
but costs around 320 in Germany.
Nintendo Switch LITE: $ 199 ≈ 170 euro
costs 200 euro in Germany
This is due to the transport routes and the many middlemen. And since there's still no complete free trade agreement with the United States, customs duties are also likely to be significant.
Maybe it is cheaper if you order the switch here from the USA.
Just look at the final price when ordering.
Calculate the VAT. The dollar price is shown without taxes.
250 * 1.16 = 290
170 * 1.16 = 197.20
On the one hand it is the taxes that do not come up there, in addition, a slightly higher price is often called in D than in America because people can easily afford it here, 1000 euro are simply made 1000 euro even if the euro is worth more or you go straight to 1050 euro because people pay for that too.
Then there's shipping & import sales tax & fees and it comes out at least at the same price. Then there's the problem with the wrong power supply or plug, warranty… It is not worth it.
Customs rate for game consoles is 0%, there's nothing extra.
Taxes are added to it in the US, just different in each state. That is why prices are always quoted without tax.
First of all there are taxes and the prices are only RRP, the dealers ultimately make the price
The US offer is net, there's still tax on it. Each state cooks its own soup, so prices are always quoted without tax.
The costs in the USA and DE are not the same. Just one example are wages, minimum wages 6.11 euro to 9.35 euro.