Importing APR products from the US

[Ideo]

I think the issue is a little bit more complex than that.

Take the VWR intake. Rennenhaus used to sell them. APR now sells them. For substantially more.

[Guy_H]

I think the issue is a little bit more complex than that.

Take the VWR intake. Rennenhaus used to sell them. APR now sells them. For substantially more.

Why is it complex?

Rennenhaus - One man operation, (part time I understand - he has a full time job as well), no business premises, no staff - insurance? Overheads? advertising?

Nothing against that at all, but not all performance product importers get to work on the same basis in Australia.

The VWR intake in question was $850 from Ian, it is currently $975 from APR - that's a 14% difference - we carry them in stock, they are made in the UK & attract 15% duty over other US made products. The next batch has arrived today & currently being shipped out to our dealers for fitting on customers cars.

[Ideo]

Why is it complex?

Rennenhaus - One man operation, (part time I understand - he has a full time job as well), no business premises, no staff - insurance? Overheads? advertising?

Nothing against that at all, but not all performance product importers get to work on the same basis in Australia.

The VWR intake in question was $850 from Ian, it is currently $975 from APR - that's a 14% difference - we carry them in stock, they are made in the UK & attract 15% duty over other US made products. The next batch has arrived today & currently being shipped out to our dealers for fitting on customers cars.

Fair enough.

Just as long as the consumer knows that they are paying more than what they were previously available for.

And that buying in bulk apparently has no cost savings.

Cheers for the update.