eBay rocks

[wasiler]

Has anyone in this thread saved only $4.95 when buying from overseas? It's more like $495.

Avon Suzuki in ChCh: Leathers 1499.99

FCMoto Germany: Same Leathers $838+ $33 shipping

Difference 1499.99 - (838 + 33) = $628.99 Savings

Even if I factor in GST which I was not charged, that is still outrageous.

[Madness]

Has anyone in this thread saved only $4.95 when buying from overseas? It's more like $495.

Again, seeing as you're clearly lacking basic comprehension skills, I do not have an issue with somebody privately importing when they stand to gain such significant amounts. But it's not like you're much of a fan of details, or facts, is it?, Twat.

[Madness]

Avon Suzuki in ChCh: Leathers 1499.99

FCMoto Germany: Same Leathers $838+ $33 shipping

Difference 1499.99 - (838 + 33) = $628.99 Savings

Even if I factor in GST which I was not charged, that is still outrageous.

Yoi can always fuck off home. I'll even contribute to your airfares, I'm generous like that.

[wasiler]

Yoi can always fuck off home. I'll even contribute to your airfares, I'm generous like that.

Thanks, when I decide to head back, I will let you know. Since you are so generous and such a strong supporter of local business, why don't you pay me the difference and I will down to Avon Suzuki in ChCh and give it to them. Like you said, you are willing to support local business and you are generous. Not everyone on this site is loaded with money.

[bogan]

Oh, but it does. When you're privately importing from a US based online retailer you're enjoying the benefits of buying from someone who's selling in a market 700 times that of N.Z.

Again, the retailers don't have to stock bobbins, or parts, oil, or even open their doors. They can all close up shop tomorrow & we'll all be better off for it, right?

God, I love America.

And you're taking the hit for the extra handling and shipping etc... It accounts for a small discrepancy or increase which is probably around the number most of us would pay to enjoy local trade etc. But it doesn't account for those items massively marked up locally, which I would think loses a lot more local business.

[Madness]

Thanks, when I decide to head back, I will let you know. Since you are so generous and such a strong supporter of local business, why don't you pay me the difference and I will down to Avon Suzuki in ChCh and give it to them. Like you said, you are willing to support local business and you are generous. Not everyone on this site is loaded with money.

You're being a Jew again now.

[BMWST?]

So it is just because of economies of scale? What's your thoughts Robert? I fully respect what you have to say on this. Just no respect for madness!

economy of scale is only part of it.Have you got any idea of how much it costs to have a shop on high street with 10 staff?They people who work there will expect to get paid an ammount of money similar to you would expect to get paid.The man who owns the building expects to get paid enough money to cover his mortgage.The bank manager wants to cover the costs of his loans to the bike shop so that the bike shop has some stock.The distributor expects to get paid for the bikes the dealer has in his shop.The accessory wholsalers expect to get paid,and many bike shops cant buy there goods from any one BUT the NZ distributor....need i go on.its a very expensive business having a shop.margins need to be high to cover the costs

[wasiler]

You're being a Jew again now.

Look who is talking. The guy who is willing to spend my cash but not his own. What a hypocrite.

[Madness]

And you're taking the hit for the extra handling and shipping etc... It accounts for a small discrepancy or increase which is probably around the number most of us would pay to enjoy local trade etc. But it doesn't account for those items massively marked up locally, which I would think loses a lot more local business.

Thank fuck there's at least one person to debate with who has half a brain.

Take into account GST, Duties, stocking an item that could sit on a very expensive shelf (both wholesale & retail) for a long time, wages, warranties, etc, etc, etc. I'm in agreeance that our market is too small to continue to support the heavy costs of a wholesale to retail structure. Problem is though, are there enough retailers left in business with enough working capital to step up & take the place of the wholesaler?, I think not. We're more likely to see the wholesalers open up retai stores, which won't do much for either choice & competition in the local market.

Again, I'm not trying to convert the masses (of idiots), simply trying to provoke discussion & thought. Doing well on count one, count two is still subject to a judges decision.

[SMOKEU]

Thank you, I love America too. Too bad these shops don't wise up and start their online business too. You have Kim Dotcom living here, you have the internet, use it. You have the same exact selling market as anywhere in the world. Just stubborn like a jack ass to use it. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

That's exactly what I base my entire business model on. I import stuff for people who are too stupid to use a computer, and charge my own markup (even though the end product is much cheaper than buying locally).

[Madness]

Look who is talking. The guy who is willing to spend my cash but not his own. What a hypocrite.

I'm not trying to spend your cash at all. The less I have to do with you the better, so much so that I'm prepared to part with my hard-earned cash to see you fuck off completely.

Are all you Merkins this thick?


Which one's your sister, the fat one, or the fatter one?

[Digitdion]

economy of scale is only part of it.Have you got any idea of how much it costs to have a shop on high street with 10 staff?They people who work there will expect to get paid an ammount of money similar to you would expect to get paid.The man who owns the building expects to get paid enough money to cover his mortgage.The bank manager wants to cover the costs of his loans to the bike shop so that the bike shop has some stock.The distributor expects to get paid for the bikes the dealer has in his shop.The accessory wholsalers expect to get paid,and many bike shops cant buy there goods from any one BUT the NZ distributor....need i go on.its a very expensive business having a shop.margins need to be high to cover the costs

Yes I do realise how much it cost to rent in high st. I live in Queenstown rent in shotover st( the main at) is the same as lambton key in Wellington. Crazy prices. Especially when tourism is struggling.

I understand its an expensive business having a shop. But if having a shop selling whatever.... Is not paying the bills and making some coin then it's either time to change, and adapt. Or close.
I would love to be able to buy anything for my bike down the road at the local shop. At a reasonable price. That its in stock. But That's mostly not the case in NZ. Can I change that? No. So I have to look at the other options out there.

[Madness]

I would love to be able to buy anything for my bike down the road at the local shop. At a reasonable price. That its in stock. But That's mostly not the case in NZ. Can I change that? No. So I have to look at the other options out there.

So you've given up then. Why not just state that at the beginning rather than spouting the shit that you have?

Found that post yet?

[Robert Taylor]

So it is just because of economies of scale? What's your thoughts Robert? I fully respect what you have to say on this. Just no respect for madness!

That is one of the biggies yes, in fact maybe 75% of the reason. But Id need to be typing for half the night to quantify all the other factors. At least all the ones that I can think of. As there are so may on here that are so blind they cannot see I really dont know if Ive got the stomach for it. Im going to watch my locally purchased flatscreen and pretend that there actually isnt a huge problem in NZ with businesses going under and people losing their jobs! The solutions to what is a HUGE problem are not straightforward.
Please understand that Im not being an apologist for huge price discepancies, I can see all sides of the story.

[bogan]

Thank fuck there's at least one person to debate with who has half a brain.

Take into account GST, Duties, stocking an item that could sit on a very expensive shelf (both wholesale & retail) for a long time, wages, warranties, etc, etc, etc. I'm in agreeance that our market is too small to continue to support the heavy costs of a wholesale to retail structure. Problem is though, are there enough retailers left in business with enough working capital to step up & take the place of the wholesaler?, I think not. We're more likely to see the wholesalers open up retai stores, which won't do much for either choice & competition in the local market.

Again, I'm not trying to convert the masses (of idiots), simply trying to provoke discussion & thought. Doing well on count one, count two is still subject to a judges decision.

Yeh I guess it comes down to exactly how much being a small market costs, I struggle to see why that cost should be high enough to make private import worth it (with the extra link in the chain, and shipping costs), but it does seem like that is the most in detail answer we can get to.