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Old 01-07-2018, 09:08 PM
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GST or not, it seems that is was released. 200 USD of stuff from Baader


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Old 01-07-2018, 10:13 PM
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GST or not, it seems that is was released. 200 USD of stuff from Baader...

Very happy to see that. Well done
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Old 01-07-2018, 10:34 PM
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Very happy to see that. Well done
Now that I look at it it seems it was released from Hawaii . So I'll keep you posted as it arrived in Botany on the 1st.

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Old 02-07-2018, 11:03 AM
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I think that the order date is what is important, not the date it crosses the Australian border. But I could be wrong...
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Old 02-07-2018, 12:05 PM
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I've just been told that if I imported something over $500, I'll attract an additional $200 in import cost. This seems somewhat dubious, is there any legitimacy to this statement?
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Old 02-07-2018, 12:38 PM
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I've just been told that if I imported something over $500, I'll attract an additional $200 in import cost. This seems somewhat dubious, is there any legitimacy to this statement?
Told by who? If you were told by an official ask them to point you to the appropriate information on a government website.
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Old 02-07-2018, 01:01 PM
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I've just been told that if I imported something over $500, I'll attract an additional $200 in import cost. This seems somewhat dubious, is there any legitimacy to this statement?
Nothing I have read on Govt websites indicates that is the case.
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Old 02-07-2018, 01:07 PM
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A retailer contacted me via PM about my wanted ad for an ED60. I won't say who but I thought that statement was bogus. Also, I feel like a retailer contacting someone regarding a wanted ad defeats the whole purpose of a wanted ad. If I wanted to buy new I'd buy new, but I posted the ad to get second hand!
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Old 02-07-2018, 01:16 PM
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I hope the retailer is public spirited enough to post that information here. It would be of great interest to many of us.
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Old 02-07-2018, 01:24 PM
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I've replied back asking for documentations for proof for this "extra import cost". For a product that is $500, a $200 "import cost" + 10% tax is 50% surcharge!
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Old 02-07-2018, 03:19 PM
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Government levied charges (not local these are a Federal Government requirement) - they are: Airline entry fee, Australian airport gateway fee, Airline documentation fee, Customs Entry fee, Courier from airline to Customs cost, Airport surcharge. Currently these stand at $187, plus you get charged Gst and you already know this is 10%.

So if you could find a product at say:

1. Product example - let's say it is US $ 600
2. Insured shipment to Australia - the example I will use is a William Optics small refractor say 70mm aperture - (range US$90-100) thereby say US$ 90
3. Sub Total US$ 690
4. at today's Westpac Telegraphic transfer exchange rate of 0.7012
5. Conversion to AUD $ 984.03
6. Import costs $ 187
7. Gst $ 98.40
8. Total $ 1,269.43
9. You may also get charged local delivery as well, but this is dependant on whom within Customs picks up your project, some charge this and some don't.

This is merely an example. I get a lot of people that "think" these costs are not all real - and think they can get away with just the Gst, or get away without the Gst, which you can't. They get a surprise when they receive the goods and Customs send them a request for Customs Agency nomination for them to send the import documentation. Plus they do "not" have an Australian warranty as they bought the unit overseas and the warranty applies for the location of purchasing, it's always the customer's call whether to take this risk.

I have seen a hundred and one times where customers get caught with a string of extra costs and are very upset.
This is the reply. Ive googled top to bottom about this government levied charge and havent found anything to back it up. This is the link ive been usi g to explain the new tax with no mention of import duty for less than $1000. If anyone has any proof that this fee exists that would be fantastic. But the retailer is yet to provide an official document explaining this fee.
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Old 02-07-2018, 03:51 PM
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Gee, that's transparent WHO it is

Anyway...
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Old 02-07-2018, 04:47 PM
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Well what the government required isn't the only possible way to do this - it does not have to be done by the vendor - it can be handled by the carrier handing the delivery into Australia.

I've just received Import Declarations from FedEx that clearly state what was imported, when, the value, the customs duty, the GST amount, AND the AQIS entry charges,

AND

a letter advising this stuff has to be retained for 5 years from date of entry.
And better, Fedex sends it by email as soon as the shipment clears customs, quarantine and GST is paid.

It strongly suggests order whatever you like from wherever in the US and have FEDEX handle it efficiently - including the damn GST - not the vendor.

For small items the number of carriers is far, far smaller than the number of possible vendors and in this respect the Aus Government clearly didn't think of this solution.

And there's even one better solution - route ALL the foreign stuff through AusPost and have them collect the duties and GST. Bleeding obvious IMHO - all without annoying anyone outside our borders. It would also give AusPost a reason to exist.
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Old 02-07-2018, 04:49 PM
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That retailer is talking nonsense.
The gst for goods under $1000 is charged and supposedly collected by the RETAILER from overseas who has over $75000 worth of sales to Australia
There is NO customs fee at all Name and shame the so called retailer because I would NEVER want to do business with someone who is obviously trying to cash in or just has no clue pm me if you want. I dont want to do business with them period.

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Old 03-07-2018, 09:22 AM
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Said dealer has been cashing in on the gullible for a LONG time.

Named and shamed MANY times already. Seems to not stick like a teflon turd.
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Old 03-07-2018, 03:27 PM
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Said dealer has been cashing in on the gullible for a LONG time.

Named and shamed MANY times already. Seems to not stick like a teflon turd.
pm mate i have no idea
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Old 03-07-2018, 03:33 PM
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Join the dots

Said dealer has been throwing out this BS spiel for YEARS in an effort to disuade people from importing themselves etc. It's all shinola.
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Old 03-07-2018, 03:35 PM
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I'll just outright say who it is, most people seem to know who it is and those who don't should know to stay well clear. It's astromelb (astronomyalive) who contacted me wanting to sell me the 72ED and even tried to sell me the $1500 CF triplet 80mm ED when I just wanted a second hand 60mm ED thats third the price. I also don't like being contacted unsolicited by a retailer via pm.
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Old 03-07-2018, 03:40 PM
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I'll just outright say who it is, most people seem to know who it is and those who don't should know to stay well clear. It's astromelb (astronomyalive) who contacted me wanting to sell me the 72ED and even tried to sell me the $1500 CF triplet 80mm ED when I just wanted a second hand 60mm ED thats third the price. I also don't like being contacted unsolicited by a retailer via pm.


There ya go
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Got ya LOL
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