GregL Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Starting to kit out the new boat and wanted to get a couple of downriggers plus a big electric motor. Rang locally, the electric they usually don't bring into the country as they didn't think there would be a market for 100lb motors, and then the price....... Rang a mate in the industry for the downriggers, at his price we were looking at $2500 for 1 brand and $3500 for another and that's EACH! A quick look on the net as I was in total shock at the prices and then sat in even more shock!! For 2 downriggers and the electric I can fly to the states business class, buy my stuff and fly back for less! That's a JOKE! 10 days time I'll have them which is 2 months faster than getting the agents here to order them for me then I also saved $6000!!! YES $6000!!! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 be interesting to see what todays market problems do to the US dollar. Might pay to wait a week and you might get some further money off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Im not surprised Greg I reckon importers of fishing gear are making a killing and the poor tackleshop owners are barely keeping there heads above water which is why they have to sell camping gear or boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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