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| 2419.1 | I think you're dreaming. | NOVA::FISHER | Rdb/VMS Dinosaur | Thu Sep 24 1992 18:38 | 8 |
| la-la land.
Though Nashbar or Performance might take advantage of the difference
and MIGHT pass along the savings.
Don't hold your breath though.
ed
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| 2419.2 | Nice dream, though. | GUIDUK::MONIN | | Thu Sep 24 1992 23:23 | 12 |
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The last time the dollar got strong vs. European currency (mid-80's, I
think) prices never seemed to fall. They just didn't go up as rapidly.
With the dollar strong vs. lira, and falling vs. D-marks and yen, who
knows what will happen.
Of course, a falling dollar leads to a great hoopla of "gotta pass
these pesky price increases on to the consumer". I think that having
your third cousin in Rome buy something for you would be about the
only way to make any headway. I wouldn't expect any windfalls.
Will
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| 2419.3 | no italian cousin | STAR::ZIELONKO | | Fri Sep 25 1992 15:17 | 12 |
| > Of course, a falling dollar leads to a great hoopla of "gotta pass
> these pesky price increases on to the consumer".
ain't it the way. a falling dollar and prices go up - a rising dollar and
prices ... go up.
>I think that having
> your third cousin in Rome buy something for you would be about the
> only way to make any headway.
damn, no cousin in italy. do have a cousin in poland though. maybe i should
stock up on those polish made pama hubs.
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| 2419.4 | Falling only a bit from a great height | CIMNET::MJOHNSON | Matt Johnson | Mon Sep 28 1992 19:54 | 4 |
| The lira has weakened, but from a VERY strong position against the
dollar. Now it stands at the high end of the range it was in when I
was in Italy (1988-1990). I wouldn't expect prices to be "bargain
basement" anytime soon....
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| 2419.5 | You find out italian cousin ? | ROM01::CISI | So many trails ... so little time | Tue Sep 29 1992 14:51 | 26 |
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I think the only way to take advantage from actual lira weakness is buy
Campagnolo equipment in Italy, but also here the price are not so low.
I don't know the road-bike market very well, but I can assure you that
prices on MTB Equipment (italian made, obviously) are quite the same
here and in USA, reading at the priced claimed on magazines as MTB
action. Think that in some cases italian equipment costs less in USA
( Marzocchi suspension forks, are a tipical example of that :
Italian price for PF1 model 560.000 L.
USA price for XC100 model 340$ = 420.000 L.
PF1 and XC100 are the same model, only difference is
the name ).
Anyway, at this time you can get an opportunity. I can figure as your
third grade italian cousin (!!), I can ask for you, to my "bike stuff
pusher" prices of devices you want ... and then ...
Bye from Rome.
Luc
Luc
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| 2419.6 | Cool Off my Credit Card? | ODIXIE::RRODRIGUEZ | Sign Here X__________ | Sat Oct 09 1993 23:44 | 8 |
| I'll be going to Italy for a couple of weeks (from U.S.). I thought
it was a good time to resurrect this note. In a nutshell, if I pass
a bike shop, will it be worth my time to go inside?
My bike is all Dura-Ace right now, but I can be seduced ; )
Robert
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| 2419.7 | Go in of course! | IDEFIX::CODGER::HEMMINGS | | Mon Oct 11 1993 07:45 | 11 |
| Italy has the best clothing and the best frames in my opinion, and ANY bike
shop is worth entering (!!!!). Be aware they are unlikely to speak anything
but Italian even in the larger cities, and remember they are wary of credit
cards and cheques - you can normally get a better deal with the folding,
although their bigger notes are like the front page of La Stampa. Check out
on the exchange rates as late as possible - look at the Reuters note in EF93,
and take a list of converted US prices with you. Just one more thing - watch
out for Italian threading, especially in bottom brackets!
Have fun, and if you are a real American, go easy on the Espressos, you could
still be twitching a month later....
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| 2419.8 | Buongiorno! | ODIXIE::RRODRIGUEZ | Sign Here X__________ | Fri Nov 05 1993 14:37 | 20 |
| 2419.9 | Ariostea has rarity value too.. | IDEFIX::CODGER::HEMMINGS | Lanterne Rouge | Mon Nov 08 1993 06:06 | 6 |
| The furry inside seems to be popular over here, my "Coppi" jersey is like
it, as is another I bought in Decathlon. I like them because they do
have a bit more substance to them and are not like wearing a plastic bag.
They wash like a charm, they both recommend COLD wash so read the label.
By the way, did you try the Espresso's ??? ;>)
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| 2419.10 | Does EVERYBODY in Europe Smoke? | ODIXIE::RRODRIGUEZ | Sign Here X__________ | Mon Nov 08 1993 11:04 | 12 |
| Yeah, I tried the espresso, but I'm not your typical yank. My
parents are naturalized citizens (from Cuba) so I'm first
generation. I rarely drink espresso because few restaurants
have the gadgetry that it requires. I do like it.
My wife (who is "anglo") jokes that when you asked the italians for
a cup of "American" coffee, you just got a bigger cup of espresso!
I noticed that they seem to serve only two or three table spoons.
My family tends to "top-off" the demitas cup.
It is great stuff. It is usually dissapointing here because when
you do get it, it is prepared by someone who doesn't drink it.
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| 2419.11 | | JURA::PELAZ::MACFADYEN | use only in emergency | Tue Nov 09 1993 06:13 | 7 |
| > Does EVERYBODY in Europe Smoke?
No. It just feels like it.
Rod
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