We are looking for a power lead to go with our new tent.

Dick Smith has a 15m lead with blue plug and in line RCD for $150.

Now that looks just a little expensive.
Went to Bunnings to see if I could buy the bits any cheaper.
They had a similar lead, 10m long, for $143.

However, they also had:

2m RCD in line lead (identical RCD) $50
20m building site extension lead $37

So for $87 I have all the bits but the blue plug and a 20m lead as well.
Perhaps the blue plug costs $60?

Google gives me
http://electricaldirectltd.co.nz/ecommerce.php?func=14&DCI=34&DPT=p&DPI=1947&S=1464eabbe6911f48656846a4134ed000
"PDL BALS211 CEE plug 3pin 16A IP44 " for $16.95.

Assume $20 at a local electrical supplier (although the site above is no cheaper than the local stores and in some cases more expensive).

I have a lead 5m longer plus a few extra bits I have put to one side for $100 to $110.

So where does the extra $40-$50 value come from in the packaged item?

Note that I haven't yet tried to source the inline RCD as a seperate item - $50 for the 2m lead seems expensive, but not as much as for the camping lead.

Something makes me feel someone is trying to screw me over.

Grump

LGC