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This is an interesting concept really.
Even if GST were applied to all items (I don't really care if they do) in most cases the imported item will be near 40% cheaper than the product sold here.
Several things influence this problem and the main being the cost of labour. If labour was cheaper the goods should theoretically cheaper. Mind you in practice this is almost never going to happen. Look at the deregulation of electricity and water as an example. Other factors influence cost too such as rent and yes electricity etc. Once you start adding all this up you can see how things cost so much.
However, I often feel that things could be sold for a lot less and then volume selling would apply. With any luck this will be highlighted to the commission it might make some recommendations. If you can afford to sell a product at 50% cheaper then perhaps grizzling about how much internet sales is reducing your business might be seen as hypocritical.
I am sure the $1000 limit will be reduced but even if it is the product will most likely be cheaper by a long shot. Retail here will not learn the lessons to be had.
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