Vintage Pricing UK versus US

[colpol]

I've got most of the trusted sellers sites bookmarked & been checking out prices on a regular basis particulary 1665, 5512 & 1680's (white & red)

I've noticed that a massive difference in pricing between US & UK. Not talking 100's but often 1000's of a difference. It would be cheaper to buy the watch in the US, jump on a flight to collect, have a long weekend & come back & still be a bit of £\$ in pocket.

The easy way - fedex, pay the taxes - still way cheaper

Realise when we're talking vintage it can get very subjective i.e. condition, papers, servicing but I just think the prices in the UK are extremely high often for mediocre examples

Is it supply & demand ? US massive country, more watches, more available, prices more stable whereas opposite in UK ?

Sorry - maybe just a saturday morning ramble ..... !!