[louie_the_fly (Stew)]

Originally Posted by skysurfer

Probably this: the US$ rate has risen.

http://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?fr...to=AUD&view=1Y

Isn't it interesting how the USD - AUD comparison is always used as the excuse for prices increasing, even when the item is made in & delivered from China. The AUD - Yuan rate only has fluctuated $0.005 in the last week, and is back up to where it was on the 9th of Jan.