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17-07-2015, 03:57 AM
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online vs tackle shop purchase, big difference!!
Not wanting to start a war on tackle shops vs online but, i went to the local shop today, i am looking at a 2004 gekkabijin. After taking longer than it should to get served, only a couple people in store mond you, i had a look at said reel, magic bit of kit my i add.
I was astounded that the shops rrp was $450 yet online $380?? $70 difference, i had the wofe in the car with the new born so i didnt hang around too long and didnt talk money. i am sure the shop would discount a little but $70? Id never expect them to do that. A few things may be happening. 1: online stores (who also have shop fronts) Are getting awesome deals from suppliers becase of the amount they buy. 2: the tackle shop is a rip off and getting poop deals from suppliers. 3: or, the online shop is doing its best to ba$stardise the product. Either way $70 shocked me. Im my tackle shop days, with higher end reels, the profit margin was not that big.
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17-07-2015, 04:38 AM
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17-07-2015, 05:31 AM
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Depends what you are referring to when you say "online" bud.
If your referring to a store somewhere that has online sale as well, than I understand your frustration. But now a days 99% of tackle stores will match others. I recently got a rod $70 off the store price because anglers warehouse had them for $319. If your referring to Online stores that are purely online and have no business address, then the price difference is well and truly forgivable. To start a tackle store you would have to approach the bank with a formidable plan as to why they should lend you $200,000 before anything. Once you get a store open your looking at a minimum of 2 - 20 staff. Minimum wage around $12,000 p/a (part time) to $22,000 - $50,000 p/a (full time staff, management, etc) + holiday pay, sick pay and super. Building rent, electricity, book keeper, accountants fees, insurances, someone to build and maintain internet site/marketing, giveaways, sponsorships and interest charges on initial/current loans. Running an online business in the tackle world is rather simple. An good money can be made just buying straight from Japanese sites and selling in Aus. Especially when some run big sales of 20 - 60 % off items. But its all about how you market it.
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17-07-2015, 07:54 AM
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No this shop is shop front only, no online, although they do have 3 or 4 stores.
The online prices iv seen are shop front with an online component. Slazmo, whats popping up man? Only seen the 25 luvias?
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17-07-2015, 08:41 AM
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17-07-2015, 10:52 AM
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17-07-2015, 04:51 PM
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Ha ha haven't been to a Macca's in ages would know?
Not a warehouse Manno - but that would be cool. Order online and pickup direct option... Anyhow let you guys know as soon as I know.
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17-07-2015, 05:25 PM
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I don't mind paying a little bit more by shopping at a local tackle store, but it's the ones that charge stupid amounts that I'm surprised can even stay in business. As an example, I've got 2 within 5 minutes of me, one charges $32 for a double clutch and the other charges $21. I know where I'm shopping..
I buy all my reels from Japan though, the price difference is just too much.
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17-07-2015, 07:44 PM
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I bought a luvias 2510 reel for $256 AUD from japan, the same reel from online Australian shops was over $400 for the cheapest I found, I would hate to see what a tackle store would charge for a luvias...
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17-07-2015, 08:03 PM
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I was looking at the new Curado the other day at my local tackle shop.
It was at least $40 cheaper than anything I could find online once you factor in postage. Helps that they are apparently the largest seller of Shimano baitcasters in Australia.
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17-07-2015, 10:23 PM
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Is it a chain of second hand fishing stores (1 in each capital city) where you can buy, sell, swap second hand fishing gear and all link up to the one internet business site/domain?
That's something I would invest money into part ownership of
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17-07-2015, 11:58 PM
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9/10 tacklestores are overpriced poorly staffed and months behind new releases.
I understand the economics of the situation but my empathy does not stretch so far as to ever buy from them. Terminal is the only thing you will catch be buying from a tackle store. Oh i do get my reels spooled at tackle stores thats one thing i cant do online.
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