its likely because of the quarantine. aus n nz are the nearest. we prob have some from nz too. but in terms of cheapest shipping and no quarantine.. aus is the number one. uk is the only other country with no quarantine imposed. but the costs of shipping are high. i dont think we have those private traders here yet. i hope not! i think the best counter to these is education. hopefully people will understand enough to not support such trade. unfortunately some people here choose to ignore it. they always have this belief that " it will not happen to me"

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