Spoke with Peter at Supapeg FRI 14th Nov.
Said they had a bad experience with a 4x4 club previously - which had "promised wonders and cucumbers" (re: orders)... Spent (wasted) 3 days of the owner's time doing quotes and drawings etc - then nothing eventuated... Nil Orders...
So this time round - Peter said they will definitely be requiring confirmed orders and (as I understood) - "Orders Paid Upfront in Full" - to get any 5+% discounts...
The products look super quality... I am considering buying the 2Mtr x 2.5Mtr awning... But at approx $450; its a bit of a call...
Because the same weekend I was also in Rays - which had the Oztent knock off made in China version, at approx $395 (less 20% less 10% - credit) = approx $284
The quality is not completely comparable - but kinda the Supapeg version would either need to last approx 60%+ longer; or have 60%+ better warranty - to really justify the price..
I hope all those Aussie workers in the Supapeg factory come to work each week with passion, and do pride in their work.. (I am sure many would)..
The main reason I would go Supapeg - is because of the quality - in the "Goodyear" context... If it saves your bacon just one time (heavy rain / wind / storms etc...) ... then it was justified...