Upgrade Suspension & not interested in coil overs or lowering......

[Grajy]

Not from any old supplier like Repco. I mean straight from the Aust distributor.
Hasn't got excessive mark up then

[Caffeine Fiend]

Not from any old supplier like Repco. I mean straight from the Aust distributor.
Hasn't got excessive mark up then

The disty would let the general public (ie non-resellers) buy direct for less than what the average reseller would sell for??

If I were a reseller, I'd be p&ssed off about that......

[bd581]

Just for your info, the retail price from repco before my mates rates discount was still cheaper than any quote I got, including from a forum sponsor.

The local vs international sales argument will always go on, and there is good arguments both ways.
However, one that is important, should you have a problem with, its likely that the Australian importer would not warrent the part if purchased from overseas.
The extra time and freight cost will outweigh the initial savings.

PS. I support the Australian economy where I can, even if it cost a little extra.
What I do buy from OS, which is a fair bit, I only do it if I need the part fast (for my radio control cars)
It's usually here faster than if I buy locally.

[Grajy]

Well I got Koni adjustable sports shocks (x4) and King springs for a total of $1050. Trade price granted. That was through Top Performance, Koni's oz disty.
I buy from the states too. ONLY parts I can't get here. Which so far, has only been decals. All my other parts I've been able to source, and if I've had to wait a little while, I've lived with it. I had to wait 4 weeks for Holland to manufacture and ship my front struts (via Top Performance). Oh well. It just made me enjoy the parts even better when they arrived.

Oz economy FTW.
I'd love to hear the arguments when people call phone carriers, and get put through an international call centre. Psssst... It's cheaper to do so. Then Australian call centre jobs are lost.
"Oh noes!"
I hear you say?
It's the same with parts. Buy local. Keeps Aussies employed...

[Nirvandan]

money is better off in australia than overseas, yes.
Money is better off in my bank account than in someone elses, even bigger yes.

win!

[AD07]

Well I got Koni adjustable sports shocks (x4) and King springs for a total of $1050. Trade price granted. That was through Top Performance, Koni's oz disty.
I buy from the states too. ONLY parts I can't get here. Which so far, has only been decals. All my other parts I've been able to source, and if I've had to wait a little while, I've lived with it. I had to wait 4 weeks for Holland to manufacture and ship my front struts (via Top Performance). Oh well. It just made me enjoy the parts even better when they arrived.

Oz economy FTW.
I'd love to hear the arguments when people call phone carriers, and get put through an international call centre. Psssst... It's cheaper to do so. Then Australian call centre jobs are lost.
"Oh noes!"
I hear you say?
It's the same with parts. Buy local. Keeps Aussies employed...

Trying to PM you Jon, but your inbox is full.

[Grajy]

Trying to PM you Jon, but your inbox is full.

Gimme 5mins...

[Grajy]

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[AD07]

Thanks.