Thread: Price gouging why are we paying so much?

Originally Posted by Jock The Rock

Classic example
I priced a ARB locker from my local ARB store - $ 1200
From a leading 4WD supplier in the US (posted to my door) - $900
Pretty sure they make them in Australia as well

Did you know ARB make a dual head air compressor currently sold in the USA for $550rrp and has been for some time. To be released in Australia within 8 weeks apparently. Will be interesting to see the price.

Originally Posted by It'sNotWorthComplaining!

Has everyone forgotten one this, what ever their work or profession, some one can replace you too for a cheaper rate.
A lot of whinging going around, things too dear here in Aus. By supporting the local industries etc you are keeping jobs here.
As far as saying things are cheaper in America, where were these people when the AUD$ was in the 70c mark? Now that our dollar is stronger against the yank $ they all come out and say US is cheaper.
You got to remember, our economy is driven on disposable income, the higher or wagers the higher the price of things.
Put your self into the US worker that gets paid $8 per, does he say things are cheap in his country?
Their pricing relates to disposable income. you can't compare country against the other there are too many variables to take into account

All true, as well as market numbers (selling to 20 times more potential customers in USA or 'economy of scale'). Unfortunately, I'll throw a nasty word in here, GLOBALIZATION. Internet, info superhighway, etc, blah, blah, blah. For better or worse, business now has to compete with a global market. They can no longer charge double O/S prices and fall back on the 'buy Australian; keep jobs in Australia' line. They will have to give value for money or go under; that is the unfortunate truth of the global economy.