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CHOICE exposes fact companies can choose to charge what they like

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http://www.itwire.com – Written by: Alex Zaharov-Reutt | Published in: Fuzzy LogicOPINION: A report by consumer advocacy organisation CHOICE has uncovered the fact that companies often charge Australians more for products than prices charged in the US, something that plenty of Aussies know all too well. (IT news)

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