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Originally Posted by piece-itpete
I'd be OK with free trade on a level field, but between an artificial currency conversion rate (which amounts to dumping everything they sell) and subsidized shipping we're being suckers.
Pete
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I totally concur. There is no free trade unless there is free exchange of currency and subsidies.
Way back when, I bought a tube buffered DAC (identical/similar to GF Dac 09). Paid $150 for it shipped and had not realized that it came directly from China. Free shipping and $0 duty. It had an issue with probably a cracked joint and I made them take it back and pay me for return shipping. Paid $39 for shipping which they reimbursed.
That was the last time I bought any Chinese made audio gear. I now buy mostly Canadian.
Of course, any thing electric, electronic or computer related, very difficult to avoid Chinese goods. Irritates the hell out of me, especially the iPhone, iPod, iPad..............