Why is Aussie wine dearer in Oz than in Sainsburys?
Oct 12th 2003, 4:38 pm
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Why is Aussie wine dearer in Oz than in Sainsburys?
Just thought I'd ask why some or most of the Aussie wine sold here is far more expensive than it is in Sainsburys?
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
Oct 12th 2003, 5:25 pm
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Re: Why is Aussie wine dearer in Oz than in Sainsburys?
Originally posted by janeyray
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The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
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The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
You can of course go to the cellar door shops here in Aus and pick up some quality wines in the $10 range.
I asked at one of Hardy's cellar doors for a red that I liked in the "Stamp of Australia" range. It turns out it's for export only, so I can't get it here, not even under a different label.
Oct 12th 2003, 5:40 pm
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Re: Why is Aussie wine dearer in Oz than in Sainsburys?
Originally posted by janeyray
Just thought I'd ask why some or most of the Aussie wine sold here is far more expensive than it is in Sainsburys?
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
Just thought I'd ask why some or most of the Aussie wine sold here is far more expensive than it is in Sainsburys?
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
The cheaper end of the market is, well, cheap (but still good to drink) but the Aussies are trying to break in to the middle to high quality end of the European market and are selling their wines very cheaply to get market share.
That's why.
Oct 12th 2003, 6:06 pm
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When we were over in the UK 4 years ago, we noticed that it was atleast double the price in the UK, when you compare the same product!
Oct 12th 2003, 6:13 pm
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Re: Why is Aussie wine dearer in Oz than in Sainsburys?
Originally posted by janeyray
Just thought I'd ask why some or most of the Aussie wine sold here is far more expensive than it is in Sainsburys?
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
Just thought I'd ask why some or most of the Aussie wine sold here is far more expensive than it is in Sainsburys?
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
The way to shop here is to know the specials.
Oct 12th 2003, 6:14 pm
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You can't beat a 5 litre cask for 10 dollars.
Gives you heartburn & headaches though!
Gives you heartburn & headaches though!
Oct 12th 2003, 6:15 pm
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Re: Why is Aussie wine dearer in Oz than in Sainsburys?
Originally posted by janeyray
Just thought I'd ask why some or most of the Aussie wine sold here is far more expensive than it is in Sainsburys?
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
Just thought I'd ask why some or most of the Aussie wine sold here is far more expensive than it is in Sainsburys?
My dad was over on holiday to visit us and pointed this out to the shop assistant (he can be very embarassing!).
The wine we buy cost about 4 pounds a bottle in the Uk but here, where its made it costs about $12.99 a bottle (roughly 5 pounds 50p)
Spoke to my mum the other day and she picked up some electrical appliances for their caravan, a toaster, electric kettle and microwave from ASDA for just £40, I couldn't believe how cheap!
Oct 12th 2003, 6:16 pm
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Originally posted by ozvideo
You can't beat a 5 litre cask for 10 dollars.
Gives you heartburn & headaches though!
You can't beat a 5 litre cask for 10 dollars.
Gives you heartburn & headaches though!
Oct 12th 2003, 6:19 pm
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Action are selling stuff cheap these days, not sure if you could squeeze a microwave in though for that price.
I think they were $99 when they were on special.
They have been selling eletric drills, sander, angle grinders etc for $19,99 just lately.
Whats this gotta do with wine?
I think they were $99 when they were on special.
They have been selling eletric drills, sander, angle grinders etc for $19,99 just lately.
Whats this gotta do with wine?
Oct 12th 2003, 6:25 pm
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Re: Why is Aussie wine dearer in Oz than in Sainsburys?
Originally posted by Kath
I'm sure we are paying over the odds for many things here in WA. I've not really worked it out (I don't think I want to know!) I do know I find it harder to budget here than I did in the UK and we don't have a mortgage here - :scared:
Spoke to my mum the other day and she picked up some electrical appliances for their caravan, a toaster, electric kettle and microwave from ASDA for just £40, I couldn't believe how cheap!
I'm sure we are paying over the odds for many things here in WA. I've not really worked it out (I don't think I want to know!) I do know I find it harder to budget here than I did in the UK and we don't have a mortgage here - :scared:
Spoke to my mum the other day and she picked up some electrical appliances for their caravan, a toaster, electric kettle and microwave from ASDA for just £40, I couldn't believe how cheap!
Oct 12th 2003, 6:27 pm
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Originally posted by ozvideo
Action are selling stuff cheap these days, not sure if you could squeeze a microwave in though for that price.
I think they were $99 when they were on special.
They have been selling eletric drills, sander, angle grinders etc for $19,99 just lately.
Whats this gotta do with wine?
Action are selling stuff cheap these days, not sure if you could squeeze a microwave in though for that price.
I think they were $99 when they were on special.
They have been selling eletric drills, sander, angle grinders etc for $19,99 just lately.
Whats this gotta do with wine?
I think it's better to stay on the subject of wine, there have been too many posts about the cost of living in Aus compared to UK and it gets a bit boring, you just can't compare as people spend their money so differently.
Oct 12th 2003, 6:27 pm
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They wanna start making it in China - They'll soon get the prices down.
Oct 12th 2003, 6:36 pm
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It always comes back to the goon!!!
Originally posted by ozvideo
You can't beat a 5 litre cask for 10 dollars.
Gives you heartburn & headaches though!
You can't beat a 5 litre cask for 10 dollars.
Gives you heartburn & headaches though!
