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toph · 15 November 2013, 04:02 PM

Still bought it as this one doesn't come with my subscription

Demosthene · 15 November 2013, 04:12 PM

zama · 15 November 2013, 04:44 PM

Wait for the indignity our prices went up when our dollar went down in the early 2000's, prices never went down when the dollar went up to 1.10US, and if it goes down again our prices will go up further. And they wonder why our retail is dead and even the average punter learned how to buy on line.

swatty · 15 November 2013, 06:34 PM

Yep, the lucky country

Monte Cristo · 15 November 2013, 07:50 PM

We need to find the DSW, Justrolexes et al of the magazine world

sherwin · 15 November 2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zama

Wait for the indignity our prices went up when our dollar went down in the early 2000's, prices never went down when the dollar went up to 1.10US, and if it goes down again our prices will go up further. And they wonder why our retail is dead and even the average punter learned how to buy on line.

+1. You know what i find more "sickening" (if i can say that) is that australian firms do not pull their socks up and become more competitive, instead, they just lobby the government to widen the goal posts to their advantage.

Psmith · 16 November 2013, 12:11 AM

I'm actually finding UK prices quite reasonable (for some things), despite their 20% VAT

Piloto · 16 November 2013, 03:35 AM

Shame. I love going down under.

I always see a lot of cool things that I never new existed... Then I see the price. :-(
Two hours later, I'm on Amazon in the hotel room placing an order for the same piece, for a 30-40% price cut.

I have friends that live there. Shopping online from the UK has become a way of life. Evidently many Euro stores even offer free shipping down under. The word has gotten out...

Man.. If I could just import one of those Ford Falcon micro trucks. Of course, the steering wheel would need to be moved to the correct side.

Psmith · 16 November 2013, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piloto

Shame. I love going down under.

I always see a lot of cool things that I never new existed... Then I see the price. :-(
Two hours later, I'm on Amazon in the hotel room placing an order for the same piece, for a 30-40% price cut.

I have friends that live there. Shopping online from the UK has become a way of life. Evidently many Euro stores even offer free shipping down under. The word has gotten out...

Man.. If I could just import one of those Ford Falcon micro trucks. Of course, the steering wheel would need to be moved to the correct side.

This is so true

zama · 16 November 2013, 06:00 AM

I love how our full sized if not oversized Falcon ute is a "micro truck," I guess when you come from a country that makes the F650 anything can look micro!!!

I buy my Churchs shoes from London, not only do I pay UK Pounds @ great value prices, but they take the VAT off and the shipping is less than the VAT, in short cheaper to buy UK gear here than in the UK, same shoes in Sydney are twice the price.

Lion · 16 November 2013, 06:15 AM

Gosh.....you mean you guys still have money left after your Gov't takes out Taxes, Social Security and after factering in Health Insurance costs.......Wow!!! LOL!!!

Piloto · 16 November 2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zama

I love how our full sized if not oversized Falcon ute is a "micro truck," I guess when you come from a country that makes the F650 anything can look micro!!!

Sorry Mate... I'm originally from Texas. It's not uncommon to see F350s as daily drivers there.

toph · 16 November 2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sherwin

+1. You know what i find more "sickening" (if i can say that) is that australian firms do not pull their socks up and become more competitive, instead, they just lobby the government to widen the goal posts to their advantage.

Spot on.

toph · 16 November 2013, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

Gosh.....you mean you guys still have money left after your Gov't takes out Taxes, Social Security and after factering in Health Insurance costs.......Wow!!! LOL!!!

true and everything is a rip off! however our minimum wage is $15 an hour.. Even a basic bar job would get around $17 or $18 per hour!

sherwin · 16 November 2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piloto

Two hours later, I'm on Amazon in the hotel room placing an order for the same piece, for a 30-40% price cut.

I have friends that live there. Shopping online from the UK has become a way of life. Evidently many Euro stores even offer free shipping down under. The word has gotten out...

ive mainly done my online shopping with american firms (amazon, ebay us sellers, tirerack, etc). will look into shopping with EU firms to see whether it is still cost viable because last time i checked it wasnt.

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Originally Posted by toph

true and everything is a rip off! however our minimum wage is $15 an hour.. Even a basic bar job would get around $17 or $18 per hour!

and lets not forget sky high prices for property in most major cities of australia. this has a major flow on effect for everything else.

therolexguy · 16 November 2013, 12:06 PM

I'm just glad to see Toph back. Hope you're doing well.

15 November 2013, 04:02 PM	#1
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15 November 2013, 04:44 PM	#3
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Wait for the indignity our prices went up when our dollar went down in the early 2000's, prices never went down when the dollar went up to 1.10US, and if it goes down again our prices will go up further. And they wonder why our retail is dead and even the average punter learned how to buy on line. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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16 November 2013, 12:11 AM	#7
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16 November 2013, 06:00 AM	#10
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	I love how our full sized if not oversized Falcon ute is a "micro truck," I guess when you come from a country that makes the F650 anything can look micro!!! I buy my Churchs shoes from London, not only do I pay UK Pounds @ great value prices, but they take the VAT off and the shipping is less than the VAT, in short cheaper to buy UK gear here than in the UK, same shoes in Sydney are twice the price. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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15 November 2013, 06:34 PM	#4
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Yep, the lucky country

16 November 2013, 03:35 AM	#8
Piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: My overnight bag Watch: 16613 & 116710BLNR Posts: 572	Shame. I love going down under. I always see a lot of cool things that I never new existed... Then I see the price. :-( Two hours later, I'm on Amazon in the hotel room placing an order for the same piece, for a 30-40% price cut. I have friends that live there. Shopping online from the UK has become a way of life. Evidently many Euro stores even offer free shipping down under. The word has gotten out... Man.. If I could just import one of those Ford Falcon micro trucks. Of course, the steering wheel would need to be moved to the correct side.

16 November 2013, 06:15 AM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Gosh.....you mean you guys still have money left after your Gov't takes out Taxes, Social Security and after factering in Health Insurance costs.......Wow!!! LOL!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

16 November 2013, 12:06 PM	#16
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I'm just glad to see Toph back. Hope you're doing well.

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