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#67
Originally Posted by gerbick View Post
I should never have to pay VAT. If I have to pay for currency changes, then the apps should not be shown in my native currency. If I see something online and I purchase it in British Pound Sterling, I will then anticipate a conversion fee or some sort.

And when I order from overseas (I'm American) websites, they tend to state that there are fees per transaction before I complete the sale. The fact that I have to read a paragraph elsewhere, memorize it, and the store not tell me that upon checkout... sorry. I find that seriously lacking.

Most savvy users will know about the fees. Some have to be reminded. And if not PayPal, tap into MoneyBookers. I have an account there too - of no use to me whilst in the US for the most part.

The dependence on credit card only purchases limits Ovi.
From my experience conversion fee is almost gone (from online shopping) and most sites offer automatic currency conversion mostly for buyers conveniance to have an idea how much will cost in native currency.

World is divided into regions (just look at DVD's), heck even in Europe same stuff (ie. magazines) have printed different prices on covers despite having common monetary unit (VAT is already included). And these prices are not based on geographic distance ...

Oh, and another one -- it's not uncommon to have USD/EUR rate set to 1:1 -- I should pay less, but in reality I pay more

TBH, american company's started splitting markets into world regions and I'm quite happy to see (for once) US residents complaining over such bussiness model.

As for credit card dependance -- PayPal is not present worldwide and as such not preferred choice. Also, if you have PP account it's obvious you have credit card as it's required for basic operations.