Originally Posted by
Comicwoman
For the McDonald's example, raw material costs may vary between markets. IKEA's wholesale division sells to each country at the same price, with the only difference, I believe to be freight. But again, the prices were set in the first quarter (or so) of a year to be in effect from August to the following July.
OP- BTW, that desk is neat, but the motor can be a problem. Save your receipt. The same desk was discontinued in 2002 or 2003. Almost got one because it was so cheap, but really had no use for it Reason won.
Interesting note on the price variation. PS: I know this desk was discontinued in the USA. But it still sells in 10 countries in EU.
Was it because of issues or was it too pricey for the Walmart/ Costco conscious US customer vs Ergonomically savvy European? (So i hear?)
What issues.. ? Did you have any? What price did you get it?
Originally Posted by
SocialAdept
I had looked this up
Thanks again though.