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Originally Posted by N1
Lewis, if you don't mind me asking - cheaper compared to what? Can't be local suppliers because the product isn't available here. 
Registering for GST might indeed be the way to go here, assuming the size of the business is worth the extra bureaucracy. |
The way it works is I quote to source and import certain restricted items (I obtain Governor General approval for most of these items). I undercut similar businesses doing this, who charge SIGNIFICANTLY more, and have the audacity to imply that importation and documentation is difficult - IT IS NOT - it is SIMPLE and charge more to do this (when you see telescope importers claiming the importation documentation is difficult and expensive, LAUGH at them, because it is NOT!!! It is NO excuse to charge people more, and you CAN do it yourself, easily).
My most recent purchase was $68 AUD worth of parts from Greece. There are 10 pieces per package, so $6.80 each. I resale at $10 each. The competition - IF they will import it for you - charge $45 to $65 per piece!