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1. Go to Amazon.co.uk. Discover that Patterns of Fashion is on pre-order for 15 pounds.
2. Go to xe.com and get the conversion rate. Discover that 15 pounds is about $21.
3. Calculate that the shipping to the US will bring the price up to $35 US.
4. Check Amazon.com and discover that the same book is being sold for about $45.
5. Order directly from Amazon.co.uk.
6. Smile smugly to one's self.
2. Go to xe.com and get the conversion rate. Discover that 15 pounds is about $21.
3. Calculate that the shipping to the US will bring the price up to $35 US.
4. Check Amazon.com and discover that the same book is being sold for about $45.
5. Order directly from Amazon.co.uk.
6. Smile smugly to one's self.
