Flex XC3401 VRG......Introductory offer *UPDATE*

[Carn]

As with everything in the USA, the huge volumes count in their favour with regards to pricing as well as shipping.

I did the sums for the US version and a suitable step down transformer (220v-110V) is around R1500 minimum. Add to that no warranty or after sales support unless you ship it back to the USA and it's not worthwhile.

Shipping on a Flex is around $125 so add that to the $280 price on the Flex and it is $405.

$405 * R9.25 = R3746.00
R3756 * 14%VAT = R4270.00
R4270 * 20% Duty = R5125.00

Add the transformer and you over R6500 for a machine with no warranty and no support.

In the UK the Flex sells for around 230GBP * R16 = R3680 without shipping, VAT and duties and again no warranty.

In any event forget the stupid retail some of the places here in SA have it advertised for, you can pick one up brand new with warranty for under R5k