Mmmm nothing like a GFC to get things competitive...
I have been purchasing and carrying - hand luggage - cases of parts into Australia for years. Some of the bigger suppliers mentioned in Australia have not been willing to compete with overseas suppliers.
Then along come this new group of purchasers - the younger generation - who are very computer savvy and do not see boundaries to their purchases and suppliers.
This will be the challenge to every Australian retailer as they move into a global market rather than dealing and adding high margins on in a local market. My kids will always Google a product before buying. Mmmm and I am learning quickly that it easier than carrying back hand luggage...
It will be interesting to see how many local suppliers even with Australian import costs, GST and other Customs charges end up competing and ultimately surviving.
Where I live we are very productive community, we make those little tags that say.. "Made in China" ..
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