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- From: bibid@cc.newcastle.edu.au
- Subject: Done Over
- Message-ID: <1992Nov20.133554.1@cc.newcastle.edu.au>
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- Sender: news@seagoon.newcastle.edu.au
- Organization: University of Newcastle, AUSTRALIA
- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 02:35:54 GMT
-
- I'm after peoples comments, either good or bad, on the following
- topic.
-
- I've been retailing kites from two Australian manufactures mainly
- at local markets and by flying in parks (I do not have a shop). Because
- I do not have overheads such as rent, electricity, etc. I can afford to
- sell kites below RRP.
-
- For example:
-
- Kite x (3m) - RRP = $A 269 ~$US 384
- My Price = $A 230 ~$US 329
-
- 150lb Spectra & Handles - RRP = $A 80 ~$US 115
- My price = $A 60 ~$US 85
-
- Even at these prices I do not turn over a lot of stock as I
- effectively work only one day a week. My local competition has
- complained to one manufacturer who will no longer supply to me. I have
- not spoken to the other manufacturer but I'm under the impression that
- the story is the same. This effectively cuts me out of the industry.
-
- Questions:
- 1) How do the above prices compare with the US and UK. The above
- kite has been used to win a number of Australian competitions.
- Construction = 3/4 oz ripstop, K-75 spars, & glass form pro sports carbon
- composite spine.
- 2) In general Australia works on 100% markup on wholesale plus
- 20% (of wholesale) sales tax. Is this the same in other countries.
- 3) If I cannot puruade the manufactures to change their minds,
- (I'm prepared to sell at RRP), my only option is to import if I'm to
- stay in the industry. Can anyone help.
-
- Your comments and options, either positive or negative, will be
- greatly appriciated.
-
- BRUCE DONALDSON COAD'S CANDLES & KITES
- BIBIB@CC.NEWCASTLE.EDU.AU
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