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Originally Posted by Kal
There is no import duty on telescopes - only GST.
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You sure there, Andrew?? I was certain there was, being a luxury item. If there's not, then the only reason I can see scopes like the Celestrons and such being so damn dear out here compared to their prices elsewhere, is because the thieving b's out here that import them put such a high markup on the prices. Yes, it will cost to ship them out to here, but it'd cost a business a lot less than it would an individual simply because they can buy them in bulk and also get a importer's discount. There's no need to whack onto the price of anything as much as they do, to make a profit. All it is, is just plain and simple greed.