Ok so can someone EXPLAIN to me how & why this happens .
So I am looking for a new Front Brake Disc for my CB250F Hornet ( simple right ? )
Check Ebay ..... Dont ship to NZ
Goto MetalGear.com ....... Aud$170 ( Mint )
Send email off to Metal Gear asking for a cost of shipping to Auckland , Nz
Reply back ( from Nz agent ) :
Hello Mike,
We are the NZ distributor for MetalGear and as such your email has been forwarded to us.
We carry this disc in stock, so it is available directly to you through any motorcycle dealer in your area, or alternatively through www.bits4bikes.co.nz
The link to your disc is here: http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/parts/honda/2367.aspx
Sweet this should be easy ........ Click link ........ & fair shit Nzd$402 you have got to be kidding me .
so I phoned the guy up & asked him what the price is for said Item ( I was thinking that the site may have been out of date )
I got the same answer .
Me: Yeah Hi calling about a Break Disc for a CB250F Hornet
Agent: Yeah the direct link is in the email I sent
Me: yeah I saw that , I just wanted to check the price was current .
Agent: Yeah it is whys that ?
Me: coz it is fucking $402 , that is retarded , I can get this from MG @ Aud$160
Agent: Yeah but they wont sell it / ship it to you , you have to use an NZ agent .
Me: If i get my F.I.L to send it to me I can get it cheeper than Nz$402 even with the exchange rate & SHipping ..... What gives ?
Agent : We dont set the costs , we just sell it ........
Me: Bullshit thats fucking retarded ..... *click*
Yeah ok I was a little harsh on the guy but come on , I am sick of getting screwed over buy company's who have MASSIVE markup's on products , If there is a cheaper way of getting parts then I will find it .
Now you cant tell me it is Supply in demand etc & the fact that they are running a company , I am in the sales industry & yes we have mark ups but they are not MASSIVE .
TL;DR ....... Why are we getting screwed on prices here in NZ when we can buy it cheaper from overseas
MetalGear Link VS Bits4Bikes Link
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