Originally Posted by drolldurham
socialism.
taxes are the price of democracy.
17.5% tariff on clothing plus 10% sales tax.
10% sales tax on bikes & parts.
Small market so middle-men have more mark-up.
I priced a Cannondale Road Warrior 1000 at US$1,400 in the US and A$4,500 (US$3,500) in Australia. Even in Japan it was selling for A$2,700 (US$2,100) which was roughly what it should have sold for in Australia.