Magela, your point is very true.
I have bought many reels, rods and lures. Be at least around the 7grand mark these days.
All of which have been in Australia apart from lures. I will always hunt around, but always stay true to the Australian fishing shops.
I know I can get the reel or rod of ebay or plat, but seriously. You never know if its going to arrive or not.
I know of my mate who was scammed $600buks and he couldn’t get it back.
Stotty