Thread: The New - Amazon Tax - comments and future facts for us

Originally Posted by square1

Retailers in NZ don't always have what I want to buy, most of what I buy from overseas is because that's the only place I can get it. They aren't even in a position to be competitive on pricing because their range is unappealing.

Yes - NZ population is not big enough for them to take a punt on a "larger" variety/styles of products etc
What might be popular today is old hat next month and if you bring to much stock of an item that losses flavor - your are at a loss

But - Retail is doomed - I meaning small non corporate Retail
This will not help - its to late, even adding in GST etc on most items sourced from overseas - those items will still be cheaper and they arrive at you door without hassles of Street shopping/parking etc
And - as you rightly state - a much greater selection to choose from