why are parts so much more in the uk

Having just had to purchase a few parts for a Mariner 10hp outboard I find
it amazing how much more the exact same parts cost in the UK as opposed to
the same part in the USA. For example: a Stator for the above mentioned
engine in the USA cost 113 dollars, here in the UK the same part is costing
me £160 yes that's pounds, a trigger for the same is 45 Dollars in USA and
£65 pounds here in the UK.
Is it just mariner engines that have this ridiculous price hike in the UK or
are other make of engine ripping us off as well.
I understand that as a rough idea of pricing compared to the USA its usually
if its a 100 dollars then its going to cost a £100 here that's bad enough,
but to then add even more to the price is not on.
Had to get that out of my system
Cheers
Gary

>
> It happens as a pound for dollar conversion on many books too. So marine
> parts is not the only place this happens.
>

Pound for a dollar is bad enough but to then add 20 to 30% again is a bit
much for parts.
I was wondering if it would actually work out cheaper to fly to the USA pick
a new outboard up and bring it back in a couple of suit cases. I think it
might show up on the x ray machine though. )

Gary