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Originally Posted by karenr_nz
Vzzzbx, not only can we freely buy stuff from overseas, there are no parallel import restrictions in NZ (so I could buy and resell) and there is no duty or GST charged on imports <$250 value, so the tax/VAT issues from Europe also don't apply.
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So essentially you're in a prime position to take advantage of the new global economy but you're being stopped at every corner by sulking rich people.
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Originally Posted by karenr_nz
If Whitcoulls/Borders/A&R would get their act together and expand their selection it would help a lot, but they are still really limited (I think they're up to 3000 SF/F books now). I emailed them about selection, and was told that 'we are adding new books every day - be patient and keep checking'. Which doesn't exactly help.
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I'm under the impression that REDgroup Retail (that company) is working very, very hard to get publishers on board as quickly as possible. I'm also under the impression (based entirely on rumour this time) that Amazon and Apple preliminarily have people 'on the ground' in Australia, and that both plan to have an Australasian operation up and running in a few months.