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[quote=PETERSEAFORD,238586]when tourists from Japan Korea and China arrive in Australia they usually prefer to stick with asian tour guides and they - without fail- are taken to shops to be ripped off . it was the subject of a tv show here reciently where tourists to the Gold Coast are taken to special shops selling articles for SEVERAL HUNDRED TIMES the normal price. many people have gone out of business because they will not pay the enormous commissions that tourist agencies demand. because there is no price control in Australia these crooks are not breaking the law but we vieu it as shameful but all the tour companies do it. tourists from everywhere must MEET THE PEOPLE OF THE LANDS THEY VISIT AND SHOP WHERE THEY SHOP . thats what i do - i ask a local person where he or she would go to buy an article - they know best and have no interest in ripping you off either. ordinary people in Australia are the same as ordinary people anywhere - friendly - willing to help - happy to please - and appreciate "thanks mate" regards peter[/quote]
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