Scary thought but if the damned dollar doesn't do something soon the
European manufacturing centre may well become focussed on the eastern block
countries. Their prices just happen to be about 20% lower than the Germans!
Of course the cost of Euopean goods may well have to come down to continue
to export into the U.S. too.

Ian



"Dan Dawson" wrote in message
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The value of the US dollar compared to the Euro has dropped 24% during the
past year. Therefore the price of sailplanes manufactured in Europe has
risen a corresponding 24%. In fact, a similar impact is being felt in all
countries outside Europe.

Will this end the purchase of new sailplanes by Americans - and others?

Will the European manufacturers die - like LS?

Is our soaring sport on the way to extinction?