I guess people have forgotten when a new (Sharp) VHS recorder cost over NZ$2000![]()
I guess people have forgotten when a new (Sharp) VHS recorder cost over NZ$2000![]()
I also remember when a lot of importers were looked after by sanctions and could charge what they liked due to monopolies.
Going into South Auckland Motors around 1993 wanting four replacement pin guides (4 small rubber sleeve/grommets around 25 mm long) for some XY Falcon brake calipers at a charge of $12.50 each got a take it or leave it reception.
Some $50 when a good wage was well under $20 ph.
Times changed of course and a lot of those establishments that ruled with arrogant abandon thanks to protection at the time fell by the wayside when competition intervened to introduce a more level playing field.
It was that or change to match the times.
Postal orders to buy oversea's.
$1 minute + phone calls to Australia through the operators.
18% + mortgage rates.
Cash wage packets that some it was noted had to take home unopened.
Car less days.
Becoming a 'dollar scholar.
Being a milk monitor.
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