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Nicely brought back on track Kris!
Scotty is dead right about the attitude of Australian consumers.
For years through all the TV advertising consumers (and many in business) have been conditioned to think value = cheapest. Sh!ts me to tears.
Camping stores are the best for it.......most now only really sell their home branded stuff they copy from the likes of black wolf etc. with about half the materials. So what is the better value, the cheap tent you paid 60 bucks for but can't keep the water out properly or that original Black Wolf or EPE that you paid an extra hundred for but will keep you dry time and again?
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Are you sure about that? (Genuine question) Because the marketing plan was to take the vehicle upmarket and not discount at all.......Quote:
Originally Posted by ozzyboy
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Dwam Holden I do bwetter pwice. U buy sang yong I do bwetter deal, half pwice and fwee delivery... U buy now!!!
Guys, in all seriousness and I'm not generally a serious bloke but can we quit with the Asian mockery please.
We have a number of members from SE Asia about and I'd be quite miffed if I were one of them......
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The new model SS isn't even on sale yet.....
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If it's not branded Nissan Patrol it's not worth writing about!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
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Fair enough too!Quote:
Originally Posted by Clunk
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Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
We are just having a laugh mate.
Some people on here are over the childish antics, the which is tougher GQ or GQ thread for example.
I am over people getting on their high horses and riding into the sunset about this particular topic. We can bag them out all we want but there seems to be a lot of selective hypocrisy. When 90% of the products in our houses come from the same place why must people get behind the keyboard and consistently responded to topics like these because they feel as though camping and 4wd products are mutually exclusive when discussing quality and price of imported goods
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Originally Posted by ozzyboy
I was referring to the grants given to keep the plant going in SA.
Not the push to get us all out of our gas guzzlers and into a Prius.
another one has just been put up i am sticking around for a few laughs and to see how long it lasts this timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Yendor
i just received the same one got another one from 4x4 fail as well same old shit deleted it straight awayQuote:
Originally Posted by Nisshead
A Prius, hmmmm.....like driving a vagina!Quote:
Originally Posted by Yendor
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I absolutely agree with the point that us the customer need to make the choice as to whether we buy Australian or imports, I am in business and the amount of Aussie manufacturers that are going offshore with production is huge as they try to compete with the likes of bunnings and masters and the customers wanting to pay the least they can, it shits me to tears that you price a product at a fair price so you can make enough to pay the bills but the consumer knowing you are already cheaply priced still try to beat you down. If this keeps up we will have nothing Aussie made and the future generations will have a third world economy to contend with!
Then we need retailers to stock locally made......who owns the retailers? O/S parent companies!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Holden are a bunch of dicks who try to hold suppliers to prices set years ago and do not allow for any costing rises or inflation so then the local supplier is supplying components to Holden for little or no profit..
If the supplier tries to negotiate new contracts Holden threaten to go elsewhere..(overseas).
As for banning Tigerz and am not sure it is truly to right thing to do?? I personally cant stand the monopoly that EMG have created but people can work out for themselves whats right for them.
That last 4x4 show I went to was rubbish with no bargains to be had at all...... when I go to a gun show there is always some ripper specials to be had.
It's insane! I went to The Good Guys to buy a toaster.....was listed at 40 bucks, looked the goods, in the right price bracket, picked one up and was bowled over by a sales dude who reckoned he could do better......on a toaster? So he did to for $30......WTF? Since when should I need to barter for a toaster....Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
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GM Holden will announce sizeable price reductions of between $2500 and $9800 for its upgraded VF Commodore line-up on Friday (May 10).Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
The aggressive new pricing structure was revealed to Holden dealers last week and motoring.com.au sources have confirmed buyers of sports and luxury models will be the biggest beneficiaries when the vital new VF is officially released on June 1.
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Go to Coles get a toaster for 10 bucks
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Interesting read I don't think they should be banned we are all entitled to free trade and speech here. If people want to buy a product based solely on price let them do it. If they buy based on research price and product reviews they are entitled to still buy the banned product but they won't as the research would say not too. I'm here in the lounge I see everything I have in imported, tv iPad computer fridge light bulbs outside my motor bike hell even my patrol all made and or designed overseas so why the argument of buying imported gear? We all buy what we think is the best product forte price. I buy way I think is best value and if I can't afford it I buy 2nd hand as all the 4wd camping gear is overpriced.
They're all the bloody same now. Someone needs to shake the whole show thing up a bit....Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie
I guess when you're always discounting and selling stuff at crap margins there ain't much room for a show-stopper bargain any more. Most consumers expect those type of discounts all the time now too....
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Had about 3 cheap toasters in a row that fried themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by 93patrol
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Question: do we think that the normal stall holders of the 4x4 show have told organisers that they will boycott the show if tigers11 team will be attending. Thus the banning. Cos I can't think of any other reason.
I have seen it written on another forum that tigerz might be using it as a publicity trick??? Love how threads go on this forum lmao.
I was just thinking that a well known 4wd show is sponsered by both arb and tigerz?
Steve
I seem to remember a few years back the same thing with "made in Japan", then it was stuff marked "made in Taiwan"!!!!!!!
If I could make sh*t I would, instead of lining the pockets of the big corps, whether there stuff is top dollar top quality or cheap and poor quality.
I know when the time comes to get New heating for the house, I'll be going back to see Stropp, not because he may or may not give a discount but because I would prefer to support a local business and he's also a stand up bloke. And if I had the dough to splurge on the Q I'd be using the likes of GSC, especially if they get off their arses and distribute over here ;)......... Bloody slackers
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No I won't stop it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great Southern Camping
I have been a member of this forum for a long time. NOT that it makes me a better person or a more knowledgable person.
There has been a consistent slide in the culture of the place. Largely as a result of the growing need for political correctness.
I am by no means saying that we all go around calling someone a F¥+cking c**t because they have an opinion that differs to mine far from it.
I work in a great big dirty dusty hole in the ground and a great thing for me is to jump on here as a bit of a release from work. Have a chat with mates, (who I see In the real world regularly when off shift) Have a laugh, help someone and such.
Really. F,ing really
Or do they have a financial interest in non tigerz products?Quote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
You shouldn't cheap out on toasters mate, I'd hate it if mine failed when I wanted toast in the morningQuote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
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We bought a $100 toaster from Myer. Didn't last a week......we bought a $20 one and its still going strong!Quote:
Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
I've now bought 2 Roosystems awnings for $185 each. Best thing I ever bought from Roos.
Is the quality poor, don't think so, not on this product anyway.
Maybe because it is just an awning. Really, you can't fark it up anyway.
Ok ok so yet again you get me on a technicality!!!!!!!!!............ Damn you for being such an arrogant, big headed, well versed smart arse ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Great Southern Camping
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Doesn't the Tigerz awning have some QA issues? Thanks for the heads up on the Roos awning.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER
Hey Scotty, is your website up n running now?
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Geeze.. were giving them more publicity then they pay for in a year..
Your gotta remember no1 has been banned... The've been told piss off, no one wants ya here..
A big step by the organisers and I applaud them for it.. this allows the smaller local joints who are struggling to compete some stage. Hopefully people who attend will get exposed to some dam fine engineering and products.. without have crap smashed in your face every step..
Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories
Someone change the thread heading quick lol
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Kallen, I think even if they attended, if the smaller players had a good product it would get the attention it deserves.
Precisely! It doesn't. Both themes might be thought offensive by different people as you have rightly pointed out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great Southern Camping
The problem arises because it is a public forum. Me and my mates can and are as offensive as the next person when we get together in private, but wouldn't behave that way on the bus or at the footy (in public) for example. This forum is effectively carried out in a public place and exposes what each of us say to people who may not be in on the joke.
It's not really Aussies having a laugh, it's about Patrol enthusiasts from all over the place having a laugh......
Anyway, it's just my opinion.
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Yep and as we speak I am manufacturing these you beaut hid spotties just as good as some of the best and are gonna market them well :). I managed to get a hold of an original and took all measurements specs etc and will copy that directly :) lmao
Who invited you :p. Go cook me a roast :p lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Plasnart