@ ForkTailedDrKiller you are clearly looking in the wrong places
Garmin GPS 495 $1595.00 -
Flightstore.com.au, - Aviation Products & Pilot Supplies
using your Marv Golden Price
US$ 1299.00
+ Shipping - US$75
Total - USD$1374.00 converted to AUD $1442.00
+ GST 10% AUD $144.97
+ DUTY 5% AUD $72.10
+ UPS/FEDEX/DHL Fees $30ish
+ Bank charges for the conversion $30 ish
Total Landed - $1719.07
I think you need to check your maths before flinging the muck around about local stores taking the piss with prices !