So you can buy a rugby jersey cheaper overseas...

**Clockwork** · 12th August 2011, 17:01

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

Margins are an issue yes but it goes well beyond that. You will pay gst on the goods purchased from a retailer in NZ, who themselves via the distributor paid gst on the fob value of the goods, the freight, clearance and port fees. That helps a little in balooning the end costs.
If you privately import such a shirt you will likely not pay any clearance charges or any gst. That is but one factor of many that gives people a distorted view that most retailers in NZ are ''creaming it''. Which in fact they are not, because the cost of even opening your doors is very high.
This is but one inequity of many that seriously disadvantages NZ businesses and the people like perhaps you that depend upon them for a weekly wage cheque
Before anyone jumps up in indignation at my explanations yes the price is too high. We also suffer such inequities in my line of business, but we have adapted to the harsh realities, whether we like it or not.

I'm sure I'm not as informed as you on these matters as yourself but I expect every country in the world has these same issues that you've just outlined. For example, Apple computers (where admittedly the price is fixed by the distributer) You wont convince me that it costs less to ship these these things to Aussie than NZ. Are there ports so much more efficient than ours? Is the carriage distance significantly further? Or that a Dick Smith's in Melbourne has lower overheads than one in Auckland, have you seen Melbourne property prices (and I'm willing to bet their staff costs are way higher too) yet they are selling there for significantly less. As are the other sorts of things I have mentioned.

Seriously, I think for too long we've all sat back and accepted these excuses to the point where we are now seen globally (or maybe even locally) as a soft touch.

I think as consumers, its time we all started to ask these questions.

**nallac** · 12th August 2011, 17:58

Originally Posted by short-circuit

No. I think the All Blacks look like a bunch of queer catholic priests who "take it up the arse".

Relatedly, it is also a fact that the overwhelming majority of rugby UNION supporters are planning to/have aspirations to/or already engage in "ARSEFUCKERY"

So i take it then you want to be an All Black then?, or at least are there Biggest fan.

**short-circuit** · 12th August 2011, 18:10

Originally Posted by nallac

So i take it ...

Up the arse as well?

**nallac** · 12th August 2011, 18:31

Originally Posted by short-circuit

Up the arse as well?

I've never tried it? whats it like?........

**short-circuit** · 12th August 2011, 18:39

Originally Posted by nallac

I've never tried it? whats it like?........

Dunno - ask an All Black (All Brown once they pull out) or a Union fan

**nallac** · 12th August 2011, 18:42

Originally Posted by short-circuit

Dunno - ask an All Black (All Brown once they pull out) or a Union fan

That easy Huh?.

What about ask the missus.......................

**short-circuit** · 12th August 2011, 18:51

Originally Posted by nallac

That easy Huh?.

What about ask the missus.......................

Well I dunno about yours but my missus is female so that won't work.

**nallac** · 12th August 2011, 18:58

Originally Posted by short-circuit

Well I dunno about yours but my missus is female so that won't work.

sounds like mine....works in the movies but.....

**Robert Taylor** · 12th August 2011, 19:48

Originally Posted by Clockwork

I'm sure I'm not as informed as you on these matters as yourself but I expect every country in the world has these same issues that you've just outlined. For example, Apple computers (where admittedly the price is fixed by the distributer) You wont convince me that it costs less to ship these these things to Aussie than NZ. Are there ports so much more efficient than ours? Is the carriage distance significantly further? Or that a Dick Smith's in Melbourne has lower overheads than one in Auckland, have you seen Melbourne property prices (and I'm willing to bet their staff costs are way higher too) yet they are selling there for significantly less. As are the other sorts of things I have mentioned.

Seriously, I think for too long we've all sat back and accepted these excuses to the point where we are now seen globally (or maybe even locally) as a soft touch.

I think as consumers, its time we all started to ask these questions.

Absolutely you have fair questions. I was pointing out a few of the inequities that exist ( not on everyones radar screens ) and Id like to re-emphasise that this issue being in the public arena is great. Serious questions need to be asked. NZ is largely composed of small businesses and no Government including the current one is fully aware of the issues they face and how it affects the job security of the ordinary everyday Kiwis they employ.
As for Adidas and other multi-nationals others in this thread have made light of their incredibly arrogant attitudes

**munster** · 12th August 2011, 21:15

http://www.therock.net.nz/Adidas-Par...5/Default.aspx

**98tls** · 12th August 2011, 21:18

Originally Posted by short-circuit

No. I think the All Blacks look like a bunch of queer catholic priests who "take it up the arse".

Relatedly, it is also a fact that the overwhelming majority of rugby UNION supporters are planning to/have aspirations to/or already engage in "ARSEFUCKERY"

Enough of your shit,post up a pic of yourself or shut the fuck up.

Methinks all these posts about fucking arses are typed with excitement dripping outta your dick.

**short-circuit** · 12th August 2011, 21:38

Originally Posted by 98tls

Enough of your shit,post up a pic of yourself or shut the fuck up.

Methinks all these posts about fucking arses are typed with excitement dripping outta your dick.

Why? Do you need some inspiration tonight? Are ya all wanked out on Dan 'the man' Carter (shunt me harder)

**scumdog** · 12th August 2011, 21:53

Originally Posted by short-circuit

Well I dunno about yours but my missus is female so that won't work.

C'mon faggoty-boy we all know your mrs is really a fat school-boy..

**short-circuit** · 12th August 2011, 22:04

Originally Posted by scumdog

C'mon faggoty-boy we all know your mrs is really a fat school-boy..

Amateur - get back to trolling where you belong http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1130128661 (defending your fellow bum chums in blue)....what's the sausage to taco ratio in that "institution"?