Comments on: Aussies Not Yet Wild For Bargain Hunting Online

By: dux

dux — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:28:57 +0000

I like your thinking Snrub. I am attempting the xmas shop online and it seems a difficult task. Without trying I think that we are demonstrating the lack of interest in online shopping. So I am trying to prove we want it. It seems as though when I suggest to people well how about getting that online they automatically assume I mean ebay or can’t even fathom the idea. It is disappointing that we have terrible website design and no infrastructure to support the movement to purchasing goods online.

By: Mr Snrub

Mr Snrub — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:34:35 +0000

I second pure_orange’s comments. Australians don’t do much online shopping because there isn’t anywhere to shop! Go to the web sites for big Australian chains like Myer or Harvey Norman and all you get is an electronic version of their current printed catalog. Useless! Now look at the web sites for big UK chains like Boots or Argos, or US chains like JC Penny or Walmart. If (when?) any of those kinds of big shops decide to enter the Australian market, the existing Australian competition will be *killed*. Australian shops’ lack of vision is depressing.
“Build it and they will come”…

By: Anthony Halliwell

Anthony Halliwell — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:56:30 +0000

I would definately reccommend buying appliances online.
Just bought a 8kg washing machine from The Electric Discounter.
Including delivery it was $150 cheaper than any retail store, was told they couldn't compete or price match and then one even told me that The Electric Discounter only sold second hand !!
Very please with the cost, service and delivery.
Will be using them again for all future purchases.

By: pure_orange

pure_orange — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:53:06 +0000

May have something to do with the fact that Australia has no decent online stores. (I’ve moved over from the UK and am missing Play, Amazon and eBuyer :( )