Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
Apr 22nd 2013, 9:26 am
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Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
Sorry for this whinging post but I am just fed up with being ripped off by NZ retailers.
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivered free ) in the UK £350 = $634
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivery not free ) in NZ $2750 = £1518.
For the same bloody shed.
Its not like we don't have any trees here so why the extortionate price?
Then I started thinking about other NZ rip offs like paint.
And ready lawn.
And beer.
And...........
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivered free ) in the UK £350 = $634
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivery not free ) in NZ $2750 = £1518.
For the same bloody shed.
Its not like we don't have any trees here so why the extortionate price?
Then I started thinking about other NZ rip offs like paint.
And ready lawn.
And beer.
And...........
Apr 22nd 2013, 10:32 am
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
lawnmowers.
And registration for motorbikes.
And any veggies out of season.
And anything associated with the word "baby", or "house".
Shocking eh!
And registration for motorbikes.
And any veggies out of season.
And anything associated with the word "baby", or "house".
Shocking eh!
Apr 22nd 2013, 10:36 am
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
..... and dishwashers. OMG
not forgetting the premium added to anything with a merest hint of 'European' ingredients, styling or design.
not forgetting the premium added to anything with a merest hint of 'European' ingredients, styling or design.
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Apr 23rd 2013, 4:26 am
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
From looking at the title of the thread, I assumed you meant houses. 
Apr 23rd 2013, 5:45 am
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
Sorry for this whinging post but I am just fed up with being ripped off by NZ retailers.
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivered free ) in the UK £350 = $634
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivery not free ) in NZ $2750 = £1518.
For the same bloody shed.
Its not like we don't have any trees here so why the extortionate price?
Then I started thinking about other NZ rip offs like paint.
And ready lawn.
And beer.
And...........
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivered free ) in the UK £350 = $634
An 8x8 wooden shed ( delivery not free ) in NZ $2750 = £1518.
For the same bloody shed.
Its not like we don't have any trees here so why the extortionate price?
Then I started thinking about other NZ rip offs like paint.
And ready lawn.
And beer.
And...........
Apr 23rd 2013, 7:48 am
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
I wondered the same. Bought a metal one.
Apr 23rd 2013, 8:48 am
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
Funny thing is I have just ordered 800 dollars of wood and an electric saw.
So when I buy the roof for it will have cost me about 1300 dollars.
What a bloody bargain.
Just checked that old Kiwi favourite trademe which apparently is always good for a bargain.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living...-585331288.htm
Maybe not.
So when I buy the roof for it will have cost me about 1300 dollars.
What a bloody bargain.
Just checked that old Kiwi favourite trademe which apparently is always good for a bargain.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living...-585331288.htm
Maybe not.
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Apr 23rd 2013, 10:24 am
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Apr 23rd 2013, 12:16 pm
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
Funny thing is I have just ordered 800 dollars of wood and an electric saw.
So when I buy the roof for it will have cost me about 1300 dollars.
What a bloody bargain.
Just checked that old Kiwi favourite trademe which apparently is always good for a bargain.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living...-585331288.htm
Maybe not.
So when I buy the roof for it will have cost me about 1300 dollars.
What a bloody bargain.
Just checked that old Kiwi favourite trademe which apparently is always good for a bargain.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/home-living...-585331288.htm
Maybe not.
Apr 23rd 2013, 11:54 pm
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Re: Why are wooden sheds so expensive in NZ?
I was going to reply, 'Because people continue to buy them!' Then I realllised you were talking about shed sheds!
