PayPal Fees

The Percentages and initial fees are cheaper in Australia than in the US.

Sales Taxes

10% of Most goods and Services

Example:

32 inch Flat Screen - $999.99 + 10% Sales tax = $1099.98 AUD

Sites (Other)

David Jones- Home Goods
http://www.davidjones.com.au/

Dymocks- Books
http://www.dymocks.com.au/

Simply Jewelry- Aus Jewelry
http://www.simplyjewelry.com.au/

Mcdonals Aus- Mcdonals of Aus
http://www.mcdonalds.com.au/

Australian Geography- Outdoor Supplies
http://www.australiangeographicshop.com.au/cpa/htm/home.asp


These are other sites from Australia, Including Food, Jewelry, Books, Outdoor Supplies, and Home goods.

Sites (Thrift Store)

Salvos Stores
http://salvosstores.salvos.org.au/















Salvation Army Thrift Store of Australia; You can donate, shop, and volunteer.

Sites (Clothes)

Nike Aus

http://www.nike.com.au/g1/au/index.asp

Akubra

http://www.akubra.com.au/

Nike 's Site sells clothes, shoes, and Sporting goods. Akubra sells custom high quality hats, in any color or style.

Sites (Electronics and Cars)

Smashing Prices JB HiFi

http://www.jbhifi.com.au/

Apple Aus
http://www.apple.com/au/

Drive Aus

http://www.drive.com.au/

These sites sell electronics at cheap prices. Drive.com sells new and used cars at good rates.

Gloster Link

5 Interesting Products from Australia

http://ndel37.glogster.com/australia/

1. What examples of e-Commerce did you find in this country ?

* We found a lot of things that are alike between Australia and the US, such as food , electronics, jewelry, and home goods.


2. What is the currency of the Country ? What is the current exchange rate to the US Dollar ?

* Ipod in Australia is $134 and $150 in America
* Exchange Rate 1.00 USD = 1.4305 AUD


3. What are the languages of the Country ?

*English, Chinese, Italian, and Other


4. What are the population statistics and facts about your country?

*Population of 21,007,310


5. What 5 interesting products did you find being sold on e-commerce sites ?

*Canned Spaghetti, Burger Rings, Criket Game, Krangroo Charm, Sheepskin Rug

10 Quick Facts

• Australia is a Federal Parliamentary Democracy
• It's a Country and A Continent.
• Has one of the best economy.
• Independence - 1 January 1901
• Life Expectancy - Men is 75 years, Women is 80 years.
• National Holiday - January 26, 1788 - Australia Day
• Capital of Austrlia is Canberra
• Largest Exporters: Coal, Wool, Sheep, Lead, alumina, Diamonds,Mineral sands
• Trading Partners: Japan, USA, and EC member states.
• The Cell phone use is more then double the land line use

Sites (Everything)

Big W
http://www.bigw.com.au/

ALDI
http://www.aldi.com.au/

My Shopping

http://www.myshopping.com.au/

Shopping Aus
http://au.shopping.com/

All Of these sites sell items related to Walmart. They sell everything walmart does, including electronics, food, clothes, and home goods.