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Originally Posted by cydonia
Louwai, you just confessed to us that you mark up the stuff you sell by 100%...Some people would consider that outragous.
I would hate to try and have to put food on my families table by selling Astro gear in this country!
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Yes that particular item I mark up 100% because it is a very low value item & even at 100% I am still providing it at far far less than others. I COULD put 700% on it & still be cheaper than others in the retail market, but I don't.
I also sell items delivered for AU$180. Those items only have 15% on them. Other higher value items even less at 10%. And I still provide the after-sales service & warranty replacements & general knowledge.
I didn't name any specific business in my original post. Neither AU or US. I was simply stating what I thought was an issue.
Just as those who have come back in defence of the local dealers have stated their position.
Some have stated the possible pitfalls of dealing internationally in defence of the local dealers. Very good & valid points. Some people can not justify spending money without the backup & service. If that's what suits them then they are required to pay the extra cost of that.
I used the Kendrick Premier Controler & heaters as an example.
If it was only $100 more expensive I would buy it in AU to save all the hassle, but when a complete package would have a cost difference of around $300 or more I can not justify the extra cost.
A CGE1400 delivered to Melbourne is $3000 cheaper when buying from the US. Again, if it was $1000 dearer to buy here, fair enough. But not $3k.
I know there is only 1 Celestron wholesaler in AU, & it's quite possible that he is the one pushing scope prices up & not the retailer.
Either way, this thread certainly got the discussion going.....
