On 26/09/2003 Seane wrote:
>I was looking on the net yesterday...delivered from the US.
Plus shipping, plus insurance, plus tax issues, and return problems, after sales service issues, sizing problems, etc, etc... Or you could support local specialist climbing gear stores that rely on your custom to stay afloat, often run by local climbers themselves with a wealth of knowlegde to give, and ultimately keep your dollars in Australia to support Aussies. One day you'll want to pop into the local gear shop to grab some chalk and eye off some new gear, and lo and behold, the shop won't be there. |