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Originally Posted by Bassnut

I don't understand, if ppl resist buying on line, then do they go without altogether, really, or do they then buy local?. is "buying" less OS product such a bad thing anyway, don't you have enough cheap stuff already?

true....they may then choose to go without ...because the item is way too over priced in Aussie. .....I've been there and gone without.
No....buying less from o/seas is not such a bad thing either....and as far as having enough cheap stuff.....I'll give you an example....

I recently imported a camera adaptor from Hong Kong ( for my Olympus Digital ) ... landed at my door ( free postage )...for $62.00 all up.
The same item from Camera House ( identical item ) in the local Westfield Shopping Centre quoted me at their counter...$145.00.

Why wouldn't I buy from o/seas at that price difference......you'd be mad not to.

So the big retailers scream....not fair....I don't think so.
I also don't buy all my items o/seas.....just like someone has said here...it's a ' global market ' now.......we can shop anywhere/anytime.....for some it's good....some not so good.

Col............