Swiss Franc Creates Opportunities for Finding US Cheaper Goods

9/5/2011

MyUS.com, the leader in international package forwarding and shipping, has experienced a strong surge from Swiss customers utilizing its service to procure US goods. Online retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom and Zappos are among the top stores shopped with customers purchasing items from apparel to electronics to bike and auto parts. Given the recent demand for the Swiss franc globally, the currency is strongly favored amongst investors and therefore making purchases based on the current exchange rate in the US very attractive. 

“MyUS.com is an industry that continually monitors the global market conditions and various economic indicators,” says Eric Baird, CEO and Founder of MyUS.com.  “This year alone, we are up 24% already in new Swiss customers as they grapple with home country goods becoming prohibitively expensive. With Zurich placing first in the world for highest wages and purchasing power and Geneva placing third, they are in a great position to make their consumer presence known within the states,” continued Mr. Baird.

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