Ben 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Ive been looking at Ebay and dam wheels are cheap in the US Looking at getting a set or two. Has anyone here had wheels sent from the states? Any hidden costs I should worry about? gst etc. Any preferable shipping companies? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) rule of thumb for buying mags overseas.. at least double the price of what the ebay price is. import tax, duties GST cost of transport etc... Edited February 15, 2011 by Docile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Unless you know someone bringing a container back already, don't bother IMO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 I paid $500 US for a set to be sent the Gold Coast. Came from California. Were at my door in 4 days VIA UPS if this helps you at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 PS, didnt pay tax or import duties.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Unless you know someone bringing a container back already, don't bother IMO I agree ! Unless you have very deep pockets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 PS, didnt pay tax or import duties.. What did it cost you for shipping? The rims are around $410nzl so even if it costs double to send them its still cheaper by $150+ to get them from USA Heres the link to one set Im looking at XXR 002 Rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 says shipping not avail to NZ.. and i mentioned 'at least' double. dont know about import regulations to australia but mags like that will surely be inspected and taxed here in NZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Last time I was at CPA in Petone they had them on the shelf. Circa 800 - 900 IIRC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 If you can find someone who will ship them, get them sent individually. I get stuff sent over USPS about 10 to 12 kg boxes, cost me $55 US per box, standard rate, here in 4 to 5 days usually, never had any problems. This way your cost per box will be below the $400 gst and tax threshold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 I have shipped tires and wheels ex US with no issues at all. On eBay, I get the seller to ship to Carson CA. After that Kiwi Shipping packs them in their next container to NZ. Easy as ... http://www.kiwishipping.co.nz/kiwi-shipping/DEFAULT.ASP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Last time I was at CPA in Petone they had them on the shelf. Circa 800 - 900 IIRC Yea but I want 15x9s which I havent been able to find in nz Cheers RvT and Silverfox Ill have a look into it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 I have shipped tires and wheels ex US with no issues at all. On eBay, I get the seller to ship to Carson CA. After that Kiwi Shipping packs them in their next container to NZ. Easy as ... http://www.kiwishipping.co.nz/kiwi-shipping/DEFAULT.ASP +1 i had them pick up my goods from the seller even, then they took care of everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 +1 i had them pick up my goods from the seller even, then they took care of everything.How expensive were they? rough estimate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted February 16, 2011 guesstimate around $900nzd for 2 sets of wheels (8) which included picking them up, shipping to wellington, tax and import fees etc etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twisted 45 Report post Posted February 16, 2011 How expensive were they? rough estimate? Compared to anything any seller over there seems to be able to offer, they're dirt cheap. Been given a quote for shipping a gearbox which is peanuts compared to every other quote i've had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
