$A=$US - Are we getting ripped off?

[Cabbage]

Rodp,

Not wanting to harp on a point but if you were in karnage's situation you would pay $250 for the shock in Aus rather than the $30 odd dollars for the same shock from the US?.

The Aus distributor could do as karnage has done, order the shock from the states and still sell it for under $250.

There is no way buying in bulk could offset the price difference to this extent.

At least your still buying Aus karnage.