Thursday, Mar 04, 2010 at 00:35
Doug, can't argue with you there, it's just the 'buy aussie' mentality of some that amuses me. Considering the costs involved in vehicle purchase and fitting out for touring or whatever, a radio assembled in Australia from,more than likely overseas components, wouldn't make much difference. Buy whatever suits your needs, and budget.
I am an Australian manufacturer of mining machinery components, and my creed is that if I cant make a better, or cheaper component than my opposition, or if my service doesn't warrant the extra costs involved in manufacturing in Australia, then I will be out of business, with no whining on my part.
Yes, I buy Aussie in preference to imported goods whenever possible, but I don't jump up and down and say 'look what a good loyal bloke I am'.
You said it yourself, sometimes there is no choice.
Oh yeah, the components I manufacture end up digging holes in China, must be doing something right.
Cheers, Dave
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