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You know how supermarkets like to make prices seem less Eg $3.99 not $4.00
Well I think we should more or less do the reverse
At present in $7,000 races we pay $3,990 to first and $210 to fifth
I think we should make it $4,000 and $200
Sounds better to me
You have a valid point Kev, and for more then it just sounds good. The first figure in an $ amount is the one that has the greatest impact on people’s perception of value so a $4000 first prize is way more attractive to most then $3990 even though it’s just $10 more.
And on the reverse side, the previously advertised $10000 service fee, no discounts, for Lazarus as per his American owners requirements is now advertised on Yirribees website as $9900!
I'm not sure Craig Rail is adding much by tipping favourites each way in 7 horse fields
http://www.harness.org.au/punting/pu...?keyNum=252468
R2 and it ran 3rd
Agree entirely! 10 bucks makes a big difference to perceptions. And, why should the winners fund the also-rans?Quote:
Originally Posted by Messenger
Take it Laz is 9+GST Dot?
Yes Trevor, advertised as $9900 gst inc as required by Oz consumer law. NZ $8600 plus gst for those over the ditch
Could someone please explain why the disparity between the two countries re Laz service fee
Not much disparity Jim, the Kiwis breeders only getting a $10 discount!
$8600 plus 15% gst equals $9890
Dot, $9890 NZD is equal to $9423 AUD so they save $467 AUD . When you remember they will be selling many of the foals to Aus it seem a bit unfair .
Rick I did consider the difference in exchange rates in “actuality” but I think you will find that Lazs owners are operating on the principle that $1US equals $1AU equals $1NZ, maintaining his fee at or near $10,000 as in the US.
On that principle his owners are taking the hit on exchange rates between the US and Aus/ NZ.