Tigerz11 banned from Melbourne 4x4 show

[BigRAWesty]

But when you put those products side by side there are a lot of differences. Mostly quality.. ie the stiching on a bull bar.. arb may do 50mm welds every 100, imports do 30mm every 200.. save time, money but is a lot weaker..
Also the arb have put in the hours into r&d, testing and passing aus regs.. the coppies do just that.. copy it.. so they have less to recoup so don't charge as much..

I argree that the prices are high, but once you take all the costs and stuff out there ain't much left..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[taslucas]

I bought that 4x4 monthly I think it's called and liked it...... not owned by emg.

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Im pretty sure 4wd Monthly is owned by emg.

[BigRAWesty]

I'm costing 4x4 action money. Me mother works in a news agency.. anything that doesn't get sold I get.. so I get a free laugh really..

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

[gaddy]

Imagine a 4x4 mag that did Product testing and Comparos where Tigerz gear actually had to stack up against the named brands! WOW!

That would be the best outcome and if the name brands are confidient they should do it and if the imports are confidant they should. we are in the age of technology dosnt need to be in a mag for people to see it.

Steve

[Bloodyaussie]

It is called 4x4 Australia and it is owned by ACP.... and there is no advertising by any of the cheap brands!!!!

[NP99]

Banning them has probably provided cheap/free advertising and generated more $$$$

[Yendor]

Imagine a 4x4 mag that did Product testing and Comparos where Tigerz gear actually had to stack up against the named brands! WOW!

Printed media is dead...... it's controlled by big organisations with hidden agendas.

[NP99]

Printed media is dead...... it's controlled by big organisations with hidden agendas.

Newsagents will soon be selling lotto only!

[Winnie]

I reckon the only reason people buy 4WD Action is for the DVD. My mate buys it every month and I watch it at his place. Not too bad when you skip all the ads.

[The BigFella]

Wow, what a hornets nest,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
The problem here is attitude, we have been flogged by the big boys for decade.
Told that cheaper was always best!
When was the last time one of you researched prices and went straight to the cheapest quote, yes you may have side stepped him in favour for the second or third highest price.
But essentially our collective attitudes towards retail and all things buying is go for the cheapest price!
Now don't confuse cheap prices with cheap products here, I am talking about equivalent products at marginally different prices.

The cheap imports no matter where they come from are all doing our country great harm!
I know of 6x dairy farmers who have been forced to source work away from the farm.
They cant sell cause they're too far in debt. And dont get me started on the wave of imports currently smashing our shores from the States. Yes I make some dollars from towing them around the country, for this I am a hypocrite. However if "we" continue down this road and do nothing to turn the flow there will be no manufacturing, there will be no industry other then digging up our soil and we all know this is destined for over seas!

I have, for years battled with my wife trying to get her to stop buying the cheap milk, bread and "coles" "woolies" brands in favour of local or home grown produce and products.
Its a hard slog changing attitude, ask our parents!

Rant over,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,