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Originally Posted by rat156
GST has applied to everything I have bought from overseas. New or used. They won't miss that one now thanks to the likes of Gerry Harvey having a bleat about online sales.
I think Bintel have been more actively trying to match overseas online pricing recently, I would buy from them if I could, but they don't carry some of the gear I want.
Cheers
Stuart
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Agreed, suppport local suppliers if you can, most of them are very knowledgable and agreeable to price discount/matching.
GST only applies to new items and not used items. For imported good (new or used), there is a $1000 limit on the purchase before GST and import duty. So if you buy good valued at $800 say, regardless of new or used, it wont attract GST or import duty. But if you buy an used scope for $1500, then it will attract GST and import duty. Shipping and insurnace is not included in the $1000 assessment.
See here
http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page5...exceedingA1000
Cheers, Bo