- Reaction score
- 1,012
+1.
Most things can be purchased online from West Marine or Defender and delivered to Australia cheaper than it can be purchased here locally.
I have attempted going into Whitworths with my online estimate, explaining to them that I am about to import a product at retail from the other side of the world cheaper than they wish to sell it too me and for the most part I am met with shrugs.
I do make an exception for my local chandlery however. ( Bosun's locker at Newport)
While their base prices may not be online super cheap, the knowledge and experience they dispense is invaluable and has saved me literally $1000s plus has put many a project on the right course.
They can tell me what works, what doesn't, what is worth the money and what is crap. They love nothing better than to solve a challenge for me and have spent considerable time on the phone chasing down an obscure answer to a boat problem. It is worth remembering and seeking out folk like this, and if it means you buy some overpriced cordage from them in return then it is worth it.
Most things can be purchased online from West Marine or Defender and delivered to Australia cheaper than it can be purchased here locally.
I have attempted going into Whitworths with my online estimate, explaining to them that I am about to import a product at retail from the other side of the world cheaper than they wish to sell it too me and for the most part I am met with shrugs.
I do make an exception for my local chandlery however. ( Bosun's locker at Newport)
While their base prices may not be online super cheap, the knowledge and experience they dispense is invaluable and has saved me literally $1000s plus has put many a project on the right course.
They can tell me what works, what doesn't, what is worth the money and what is crap. They love nothing better than to solve a challenge for me and have spent considerable time on the phone chasing down an obscure answer to a boat problem. It is worth remembering and seeking out folk like this, and if it means you buy some overpriced cordage from them in return then it is worth it.
