You must be kidding..the ipod is listed for 399 euros (lira does not exist anymore...:-) ) in Europe....Where did you buy yours? > On 2/3/03 3:53 PM, mawgadog at tin.it typeth: > >> because anything bought in Italy costs ten times the price probably 9 >> out of that ten goes into the pockets of the Mafia. Just an example >> when i bought my 5gig ipod it was 399 in the states here i paid almost >> 1000 for it so i ask you Laurie would you buy it from Italy?? > > I didn't realize the lira was that far off from the dollar, so now I > understand your dilemma. > > Regardless, I wouldn't buy Apple earbuds anyway, at any price :) > > If you have relatives here in the US, perhaps they can order it for you and > ship it to you as 'gift" to avoid the duty? > > > ---------- > Check out the Cube email list FAQ > http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/Cube.html > > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <Cube-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > <Cube-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > Need help from a real person? Try. <Cube-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> > > ---------- > $14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting from your Mac ISP > Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! http://macinternetaccess.com > > T3Hub | 3 Port USB Hub weighs less than an ounce! > Dr. Bott| <http://www.drbott.com/prod/T3Hub.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml > > ADC Extension | Extend the built in cable of your flat panel by 10 ft. > Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/ADCExtension.html>