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Originally Posted by RickS
Minor correction: if the cost *excluding* shipping is $1,000 or more then you have to pay GST. The GST is calculated on the cost *including* shipping.
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Rick, the cost of the TS Photoline 80MM APO, with FPL-53 and 2,5" R&P focuser ( model TSAPO80f7) is presently 558 euros, or $835 Aud, shipping to Australia via DHL is 36 euros, or $54 Aud, hence total cost of getting it to your door is $943 Aud. So no GST is applied, and that is the combined total price. If the buyer opts for the slightly faster UPS shipment at 105 euros, the total cost would just trip over the $1000 threshold. I have used DHL without issue, and it provides tracking.
TS triple box these scopes, there is an outer shipping box and inside that, buried in foam beads, is the inner two boxes. The inner most box has a one piece EVA foam liner cutout to fit the scope exactly, with a lid. The EVA foam liner is the same liner used in the TS hardcases.