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Originally Posted by 2stroke
Great thread please keep the comments coming guys, i believe in supporting local shops though when it comes to expensive gear, there is a huge amount of price gouging which can not be justified.
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I am all for affordable prices but what evidence has anyone demonstrated to support a claim of pricing gouging...there are inherent differences in prices yes but gouging?
Having now managed businesses in the USA and Australia I can tell you with certainty that the cost of running a business in Australia is substantially higher especially with respect to employee wages and benefits. Different cost structures will drive different end pricing.
I make no judgment in the above statement as to which country is "better" to have a business, work or live as an argument can successfully be made both ways.
I do however take issue at the implication that anyone in the Australian retail Astro Gear Supply business is getting rich from price gouging...