With 19 million people inhabiting a continent nearly the size of the lower 48 states, we must have at least 5 times more real estate (by area, not value) than any other first world country. :) As for the banks though, I have several accounts with various institutions, but only one of them has a monthly fee - my company cheque account, at AUD$5 (<USD$2.50) per month. Oh, yes, my Visa card does also cost me about AUD$2 per month. There are plenty of options available here, but many wingers complain about the major banks, but refuse to opt for a minor bank or other financial institution. Their inflexible elasticity of demand is responsible for any extra fees charged by their hated, but doggedly devoted to Commonwealth, ANZ, Westpac and National Australia Banking institutions. (These are very large nation-wide (and multinational/Australian-based) banks, much larger than the average US bank.) Rather than demanding government intervention, which these people usually do, the simple use of consumer choice is appropriate. *** This is where credit cooperatives, building societies, regional banks, *and* e-gold come in. Regards, Ian Green ao.com.au > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, 15 April 2001 10:06 AM > To: e-gold Discussion > Subject: [e-gold-list] Re: Australian Banks <SNIP> > Then there's the bloody REAL ESTATE AGENTS! :) Australia I observe > has an incredible number of real estate agents ... easily 5 times > more per capita than other first world countries! It's wieird! <SNIP> --- You are currently subscribed to e-gold-list as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
