Apparently from my having stated in this thread that "a lot of aussies find it less expensive to buy Beuchat gear from me and have it shipped down" an australian Beuchat dealer (who most likely has outragously high prices even for Australia) has sent an email complaining about my store.
This person, of which I have no idea who it is, lied to Beuchat and stated that I am advertising in Australia and Europe!!! I don't even advertise here in the US!!! Here is an exerpt of the email I received:
"Dear Jim,
I am contacting you because we received complaints from major distributors about your online sales at around their wholesale prices.
It seems you advertise in Australia and also targets European markets with French language options.
You are free to sell on the USA territory but not outside. Whenever we have a large distributor they are granted with an exclusive distribution contract for their country and we cannot accept sales from your store, even online sales, out of the USA market............................."
Here is an exerpt of my response:
"It appears you have received complaints that are not 100% accurate. I have never or at anytime advertised my goods in Australia or to any french language European markets. I have never marketed any of my goods anywhere other than the USA.
Some Australians in the past couple of months have discovered my website on the internet and ordered some Beuchat products from "The Spearfishing Store", however I was unaware that I am precluded from ever shipping orders to Australia. From here forth The Spearfishing Store will not honor Australian orders requesting Beuchat equipment."
So for the few aussies who have contacted me in the past and purchased gear, I am now precluded from filling your future Beuchat orders. Thank you, good luck, and if there are any other product brands I can assist you with I will always be here to help with great pricing and ultra fast shipping.
