Deep Section Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 I have just been pricing the new Giant TCR Team from this site: http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=17242&catID=47 which is going for 4,037.00 GBP at the current exchange rate equates to 60,376.32 ZAR. This does not include shipping or Tax(you may not have to pay the tax on the U.K price as it is an export) It does not come with pedal so there should be no import duties. I have heard that the South African RRP is just a little over 95K Can anyone shed some light on why we pay such prices for bikes in S.A? ?? Deep Section2009-01-12 08:37:12
Delgado Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Because we have never been consumers of any merit and we enjoy getting shafted and all this with bad service thrown in!! Welcome!
DeltaOscar Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Because we're a bunch of sheep, who historically have just shut up and paid?
Nancy Drew Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Haven't we had this thread in various forms over the last couple of months? It is the way it is, whinging about it isn't gonna change it.
Willehond Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Sorry, but there is no Giant TCR team for 2009. You are comparing old stock with the new TCR Advanced SL, which retails for 6500 Euro. MORE expensive than SA, so stop bitching....
Deep Section Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 Haven't we had this thread in various forms over the last couple of months?? ? It is the way it is' date=' whinging about it isn't gonna change it. ? ?[/quote'] Sure you can do that and accept the local price and make an extra 30k for some one in the line of distribution of this bike or you can WHING and make people aware of how they are been shafted and encourage them not to support this type of pricing in South Africa and encourage then to buy online outside the boarders of this country.If the demand decrease and the distributes are aware that there market is moving else where they will have to drop there price to reclaim there client base back. That is very basic business principle. Attitudes like yours allow them to do this or are involved with the importation of bicycles into South Africa?
Deep Section Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 Bitching yes i am. Please look at the link in my post this is the price they quote in pounds not a price i have taken out of thin air.Sorry for you that you are paying those prices in EURO'S
Deep Section Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=17242&catID=47 WILL MATCH ANY GENUINE ADVERTISED OFFERS!!! Giant TCR Advanced SL Team ISP 2009 15% OFF JANUARY SALE (product ID: 17242) The pinnacle of race-ready engineering and built to meet the unrelenting demands of the T-Mobile Team, every handcrafted model in Giant?s TCR Advanced series utilizes T-800 carbon composite?which features the lightest stiffness-to-weight ratio of any composite material available. FRAME TECHNOLOGY Developed to meet the needs of the peloton?s fastest racers, the breakthrough T-800 carbon composite integrated-seatmast frameset features increased lateral stiffness, reduced weight and improved aerodynamics. FRAME Advanced SL Composite, Compact Road Design FORK Advanced SL Composite Overdrive,11/4" - 11/8" composite steerer SHOCK N/A HANDLEBAR PRO Vibe Anatomic carbon composite OS STEM PRO PLT carbon composite SEAT POST Integrated SADDLE Selle Italia SLR XP PEDALS N/A SHIFTERS Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 20 speed STI FRONT MECH Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 REAR MECH Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 BRAKES Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 BRAKE LEVER Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 STI CASSETTE Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 12-25 CHAIN Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 CRANKS Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 Hollowtech II 39/53 BOTTOM BRACKET Integrated RIMS Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850 Carbon Clincher 700c HUBS Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850 SPOKES Shimano Dura-Ace WH-7850 TYRES Schwalbe Ultremo 700x23m Product options SIZE Size Guides Click here for GIANT sizing guide Our price: ?4,037.50 RRP: ?4,750.00 SAVE 15 % Quantity Deep Section2009-01-12 09:08:39
Nancy Drew Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 I am not involved by any means in importing bicycles. You need to consider the bigger picture. After you've paid shipping and import duties and possibly someone to assemble the bike (assuming it requires assembly).... there goes your 15% saving. My "attitude" is just realistic dude. Import away if it gives you a warm and mushy feeling but I think a few people might agree with me that bitching and moaning is actually counter productive
Deep Section Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 Sorry' date=' but there is no Giant TCR team for 2009.? You are comparing old stock with the new TCR Advanced SL, which retails for 6500 Euro.? MORE expensive than SA, so stop bitching....[/quote'] My apologies it is not the Giant TCR team it is the TCR Advanced SL
fandacious Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 and when something breaks under warranty. where do u go?
Willehond Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 Sorry' date=' but there is no Giant TCR team for 2009. You are comparing old stock with the new TCR Advanced SL, which retails for 6500 Euro. MORE expensive than SA, so stop bitching....[/quote'] My apologies it is not the Giant TCR team it is the TCR Advanced SL OK, so exactly which bike is going to retail for R95k? Be very sure. Where did you hear it and which model will it be? There is the one you are looking at, the SL 0 ISP which is more expensive and then the Rabobank Team. Could be any of these.
Deep Section Posted January 12, 2009 Author Posted January 12, 2009 Well I stand corrected the recommended retail price for this bike is R73250.00 and i see the electric Dura Ace you need to whack on a extra 10k which i admit it does not come close to 95k. Yes Willehond it is the SL with the ISP. The guarantee still stands on the product but yes it is a mission to send it back to the U.K to get it sorted. Okay so there is only a diffrence of 13k but it still gives me the sh*ts (smaller sh*ts than 35k)that we as South Africans are paying this much extra than someone who is living in the U.K. I Don't like to be taken advantage of in any circumstance and that is why if i chose this bike i would buy it form them so not to line someone pockets with an extra 13k. Deep Section2009-01-12 09:54:24
pastapouch Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 well, it lands here for R60k, now, agent wants profit, + 20% , adds for tax, 14%, from agent to bike shop, courier wants R1000.00, bike shop wants 20%, tax wants another 14%... make the sum! There you go, your price has increased by 50%. Oh, this is just an example!
Sean Badenhorst Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Well I stand corrected the recommended retail price for this bike is R73250.00 and i see the electric Dura Ace you need to whack on a extra 10k which i admit it does not come close to 95k. Yes Willehond it is the SL with the ISP. The guarantee still stands on the product but yes it is a mission to send it back to the U.K to get it sorted. Okay so there is only a diffrence of 13k but it still gives me the sh*ts (smaller sh*ts than 35k)that we as South Africans are paying this much extra than someone who is living in the U.K. I Don't like to be taken advantage of in any circumstance and that is why if i chose this bike i would buy it form them so not to line someone pockets with an extra 13k. Why don't you move to the UK, then you'll be living in consumer utopia...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now