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Old 28-03-2012, 04:56 PM   #119
Karnage
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Default Re: $A=$US - Are we getting ripped off?

So those who blame economy of scale and local wages for the price differences, please explain this:

4 Munroe shocks for an f100 allegedly Australian made. Made here, shipped to the states, taxes paid, warehouse costs etc etc wholesalers sell to retailer, and then sends them back to australia to my door for Aus$114 so that comes in at $28.50 including shipping. Locally the same shocks are $996 or $249 each.

So from what i understand, the cost involved in these items staying withing Australia and going from the manufacturer to the retailer is nearly 9 times as much as sending them around the world?
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