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09-29-2011, 11:09 PM | #46 |
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brilliant when you get a response can you post it in here and quote this post so i get a notification, would love to see what they have to say
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09-30-2011, 03:09 AM | #48 |
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like i said elsewhere the flaws in the system really have only just begun to become apparent when we hit parity, hopefully we can find vendors who actually care
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09-30-2011, 04:33 AM | #49 |
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I think we should work together, perhaps updating the first post in this thread, to create a 'blacklist' of sellers that use shipping services which involve customs brokers etc. and sting you (steal) with ridiculous extra fees. That would be pretty handy.
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09-30-2011, 05:02 AM | #50 |
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That **********s reply is a load of bullshit. Typical US crap.
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I agree with this, we should look to put either a new post/sticky or alter this one for a list of good websites, good forum businesses, ebay sellers etc that welcome aussie buyers, been good to deal with, etc. Paul |
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10-03-2011, 06:41 AM | #54 |
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**********s: Bad - use Pilot Freight Echelon Autosports: Good - use Postal Services Tischer: Good - use Postal Services Burger Motorsports: Good - use Postal Service Schmeidemann: Good - use Courier (door to door) United BMW: Good - use Courier (door to door) (just my own experiences so far...) |
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Welcome... Scared me a little when I realised how many different vendors I had personal experience of - and therefore bought from - and how much I've bought...
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Just an update for this thread -
I ordered a set of rims and tyres through BarvarianX, door-to-door via UPS. Yet UPS is still demanding customs brokerage fees despite paying for Door-to-Door delivery: Customs Brokerage charge = $125.00 (if you elect to utilise UPS brokerage service) Terminal Transfer on Airport = $110.00 Import Service Fee = $99.00 This is before CV duties and such. So it seems door-to-door delivery does not always spare you from Customs rapage fees. |
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My CF diffuser came from United BMW with door to door shipping via Fedex. Still got done on customs as well...
Door to door doesnt mean its necessarily free of duties, check with the vendor first.
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Also a little off topic , but I did some research, the USA have 2.5% import duty for cars. 2.5%!! We have to pay 5% duty AND 10% GST. No wonder their cars are so much cheaper there...then we have to pay the LCT, Stamp duty etc. |
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I know a few of you guys have bought from the Tire Rack before.... I'm talking with them about placing an order but they insist on Wire Transfer.
Never done one before and don't want to start now... I want to pay with my credit card so that I get purchase protection and insurance. Also don't want to get stung on transfer fees... Has anyone here run into this? Suggestions? |
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FYI, you can do international bank wire transfers online now so it only takes a few minutes too. The associated fees are also cheaper too. |
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There's a number of companies that can provide you with a US address and then you just have your goods shipped there and they will on-ship to you in Australia (or anywhere). I have used shipito for a number of years and they have been very good. Some of the higher volume retailers can get lower rates so it pays to check both the price of the item you're buying plus their shipping rate. Big items / awkward sized items can be expensive. They shipped 4 wheels to me for about $540 including insurance, they arrived in 5 days, no other fees except their fees which are low (maybe <$20, can't remember). The package for 2 wheels worked out to be; 51.10 lbs (23.17 kg) 23"×23"×23" (59×59×59 cm) The wheels weighed less than 20lb each, but they were packed really well! www.shipito.com |
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