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Consumerism

Deliveries

Definitely in the category of First World Problems… When you order something online… …and you get it sent to home rather than work because it’s a bit bulky… …and you aren’t home when they try to deliver it… …and they don’t take it to a Licenced Post Office which is open on weekends… …and they  ... [More]

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Consumerism

Dear retailers, when prices are 60% cheaper offshore, GST won’t save you

Tough talk from the retailers, who continue to demand GST be applied to all purchases. It’s rubbish of course. 10% GST is not why people are shopping online. Let’s take the example of my last Amazon UK order, which I placed when the AU dollar was at its height, about two weeks ago. Book: Neil  ... [More]