Buy from NZ? I tried but come on...

[Quasievil]

From one person's opinion you formed that conclusion? I guess that helps prove your point though doesn't it?

Nah formed it about 8 years ago

[Bassmatt]

Proof again that KB is full of morons

And hypocrites.

[MSTRS:Me]

...
Proudly, my business offers backup, we are not ''perfect'' most of the time but we are tenacious in helping people. ...

In which case, you are among the exceptional businesses out there.
I'm sure no-one has a problem with anyone making a living from imported parts etc, but when it comes to after-sale support etc there are too many 'horror' stories. Sure, some will be just stories, but truth lurks amongst them.
Right or wrong, the perception is that backup is no different if a part is bought here or privately imported. So, for those who are on tight budgets, saving big dollars by going offshore is the best option for them. The other side of that coin is, of course, if that buyer has faith and respect for the retailer of the part they need, then they will stump up the extra to purchase locally. This is where the shop's policies and staff attitude comes in...because they can't compete on price. Value, though...

I'm all for people being free to buy from wherever they like and obviously there are plenty of rip-off merchants that don't deserve our patronage, but there are plenty of good retailers that offer goods at a fair price and stand behind their products - no one should be boycotting them!

Exactly.

[firefighter]

lots of you fuckers go off shore to buy your gear so those that do FUCK YOU i hope the yanks and the euros are enjoying your money in their large T/O markets

If I had'nt bought my helmet from overseas I would'nt have been able to afford one of your nice jackets, and the gloves. (3 pairs off ya btw).

So, if you like I can return the helmet, go back to my shitty crappy protective gear and return the jacket and gloves, and pay double for the helmet.

Think about it.

I cannot afford to buy decent protective gear from N.Z alone. Lucky for me I like your gear and can afford it. I won't pay the same price however for cheap boots I don't trust instead of the same price for quality gear that will do a better job of saving me (for example).

It's not fair that the shop owners on here think I should be less protected so you can turn a profit. I do understand your frustration, however you have to remember, when comes to buying gear to protect my body I will get the best i can afford, always.

I do try and buy local first, however I will never pay a cent more for less quality, which is more than fair.

[Quasievil]

And hypocrites.

ooooooo a predictable little snipe from the KB plonk brigade, got the urge to say something intelligent as well?

[onearmedbandit]

Hear hear. If I hadn't bought my recent purchases overseas I would not have been in the position to get my suspension sorted by the local Ohlins/Race Tech agency. That was $500 that wouldn't have been spent at his store, with the majority if not all of that amount staying in NZ.

So FUCK YOU too Quasie!

[Pussy]

Scenario:
You're in the market for a new tv.
Two shops have got the identical tv.
One shop is charging $500.00 more than the other one.
Which one do you buy??

[Bassmatt]

ooooooo a predictable little snipe from the KB plonk brigade, got the urge to say something intelligent as well?

Good to see you're not denying it.

[Owl]

Scenario:
You're in the market for a new tv.
Two shops have got the identical tv.
One shop is charging $500.00 more than the other one.
Which one do you buy??

In my case, I went back to the first shop and told them their TV was too expensive. They came back with another price, beating the other shop by $50, simply because I bothered to go back.

[Quasievil]

In my case, I went back to the first shop and told them their TV was too expensive. They came back with another price, beating the other shop by $50, simply because I bothered to go back.

Which is good, and I would do the same, this however impacts on the margins and therefore when the worker wants a pay rise he aint going to get one, Margin is what we all live on, all of us no margin = no money, no money to pay wages or grow business.
Prices driving down down down, will result in lower wages
Importing privately and by passing the importer will also do the same, lower wages to the point where we are importing the lower wages from the outside world.
Meantime we all want more and more out of a pot that is shrinking, so whats the answer ??

I think import licencing is a possibility, privately and for business, no licence no importing just like the old days !!

I dont have any other ideas, but I am sure one day something will change either by regulation or by our standard of living that we enjoy.

Its a vicious cycle the way I see it with a poor ending

[HenryDorsetCase]

In my case, I went back to the first shop and told them their TV was too expensive. They came back with another price, beating the other shop by $50, simply because I bothered to go back.

same

hope you got the "extended warranty"





kidding

[imdying]

Margin comes from revenue, no revenue = no margin = no money to pay wages.

Instead of being greedy wankers, they could have had a slice of that revenue and thus margin.

Blue Wing Honda sent that money off shore, nobody else.

[ukusa]

In my case, I went back to the first shop and told them their TV was too expensive. They came back with another price, beating the other shop by $50, simply because I bothered to go back.

just shows that the first shop were greedy cunts, and had no problem charging far too much to the people too busy (or stupid) to shop around.
No wonder some places can offer 50% off sales & still make a profit.

[PeeJay]

Proof again that KB is full of morons

If your gear was made from NZ cowhide, put together in a NZ factory, staffed by NZ workers, maybe you could talk, but it isnt, you support a low wage economy overseas, send money overseas to pay for this kit, clip the ticket when it gets here.
No problem with that, thats your business.
But just because you run a business importing gear doesnt mean you should get preferential treatment compared to an individual who decides to import something for themselves.

[PeeJay]

>>we have sorted a LOT of suspension units out that were privately imported on the false belief that a huge saving was to be made.<<

And whats the problem with that?
You did charge for your services didnt you?


Seems to me from the tenor of your posts you would like to tip the playing field in your direction because you dont like the idea of individuals making purchase decisions that dont favour you.
Kiwi jobs etc have nothing to do with it

If you had bothered to READ my post you would see I wasnt referring to the services you provide, only the importing and remitting of money overseas.

Please enlighten everyone by explaining what the difference is between you sending money to Sweden an me sending money to the States.


Also if you had bothered to read the post you would see that I would have sympathy for your position if you supported a NZ factory staffed by NZ workers, manufacturing a NZ suspension system.
Or should everyone just send their money to Sweden via you so you can clip the ticket?
I am sure Ohlins could care less whether the money came via you or via the USA, as long as they get paid.