It seems that some here don't seem to understand that an item (e.g., a Martin d28) is not and could not be the same cost across the planet.
A US made item is only a domestic item in the USA - everywhere else it is a foreign import and is treated as such when crossing a border.
All or most countries will have import taxes, excise duty, and sales/purchase taxes (VAT, MOMS etc.) and handling charges.
Further, in most countries all prices quoted include taxes - which is not the case in the USA which seems very wrong and misleading to me.
Here in the UK, a price is a price and a new item will cost us in UK pounds as it does in the USA in dollars (or more) and as the UK pound is worth $1.50 - we effectively pay about 50% more per item.
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