FC Moto

[Maha]

Dont think I will buy motorcycle gear in NZ again before checking this site.
------>> http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Categories
I bought a new KBC-xp3 Helmet from them a few days ago, total cost to me AU$212.45. (delivered) Pic Below.
The price of the Revit Jacket I bought in Auckland last year was $699.
The same jacket at FC Moto is $372.
Emails to them have been repsonded to the very next day.

My shoppping basket has more stuff added, prices are that good, your eyebrows will be difficult to hold down.

I will wait and see how long the helmet takes to get here.
..and if there is any extra cost added.

[patarch]

Mate your onto an absolute winner!!! :niceone: :niceone:

I brought boots off them first because it was the only place I could get Sidi size 15; they were coincidentally 200 bucks cheaper; and they took 2 weeks, then when winter hit I got gloves and a tank bag at amazing prices too, same 2-3 weeks delivery.

The track and trace number they give you is pretty rubbish at predicting when your stuff will arrive.
most times it still says they're in transit to NZ still when your off riding with your sweet new gear.

I'm a definite fan and will use them for everything I can, unfortunately I'm an oddly shaped son of a bitch (6' 8") so probably going to go custom for my new set of leathers.

[patarch]

also I haven't had any problems with any additional costs such as GST at customs yet , Touch wood,
technically if what you've ordered is over $400 they should charge you; but thankfully they're more concerned with catching people with condoms full of cocaine up their ass than checking the invoice on my package.

[sil3nt]

Better hope the helmet fits!

[Maha]

Better hope the helmet fits!

Why wouldn't it fit?
I only ever buy KBC Helmets size L (59/60)...which is what the new one is.

[Maha]

Mate your onto an absolute winner!!! :niceone: :niceone:

I brought boots off them first because it was the only place I could get Sidi size 15; they were coincidentally 200 bucks cheaper; and they took 2 weeks, then when winter hit I got gloves and a tank bag at amazing prices too, same 2-3 weeks delivery.

The track and trace number they give you is pretty rubbish at predicting when your stuff will arrive.
most times it still says they're in transit to NZ still when your off riding with your sweet new gear.

I'm a definite fan and will use them for everything I can, unfortunately I'm an oddly shaped son of a bitch (6' 8") so probably going to go custom for my new set of leathers.

I have had it with Motomail...they have seen the last of my money.
---->> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/140992-Time-is-money

Last time I was in there...I asked them about the Helmet I wanted..the employee looked it up on the computer and said ''is this the one''?....then went on to say that he would check with his suppliers and let me know......nothing!

I have spent time over the last week searching the net for what I want, but NZ stocks and sites are very limited...so its overseas I go.
Just happened onto this site and browsed through it...signed up and bought.

[Kickaha]

Checked the helmet I am interested in and no real price advantage buying it there, probably be worse if I got hit with gst when it arrives although I can see a saving on some other stuff

[Maha]

Checked the helmet I am interested in and no real price advantage buying it there, probably be worse if I got hit with gst when it arrives although I can see a saving on some other stuff

My Helmet invoice...

Helmet AU$231.52
DHL Delivery AU$17.90
LESS TAX -AU$36.97

Total AU$212.45.

[Bassmatt]

Do they take the VAT off?

[aroberts]

Do they take the VAT off?

Yes they do. When you go to the checkout and say delivery is to NZ (or presumably any overseas country).

[Usarka]

Das is vat free?

[Kickaha]

Yes they do. When you go to the checkout and say delivery is to NZ (or presumably any overseas country).

Forgot about that, it makes the pricing look a bit better

[Maha]

Do they take the VAT off?

Yeah sorry, I edited my post to say just that instead of Tax.
Those Know Handroid gloves are $222 ..whereas they are closer to $400 here?

[Katman]

I have had it with Motomail...

I ordered a clutch cable for a Keeway off them recently. Paid for it the same day and two weeks later I was still wating for it. Eventually they got back to me and told me there'd been a mix up and it was still about 6-8 weeks away.

I cancelled.

[Maha]

I ordered a clutch cable for a Keeway off them recently. Paid for it the same day and two weeks later I was still wating for it. Eventually they got back to me and told me there'd been a mix up and it was still about 6-8 weeks away.

I cancelled.

Six weeks is what it took for a grab handle to arrive at my door...They had ''forgotten to place the order'', even though I ordered and paid for it instore six weeks earlier.
They reason?...a casual staff member took the order....:eek:
Casual Staff member wrote the order in the order book, I watched him do it...:facepalm:

I am now happy to shop offshore where the gear is expansive yet inexpensive

[Grant`]

Six weeks is what it took for a grab handle to arrive at my door...They had ''forgotten to place the order'', even though I ordered and paid for it instore six weeks earlier.
They reason?...a casual staff member took the order....:eek:
Casual Staff member wrote the order in the order book, I watched him do it...:facepalm:

I am now happy to shop offshore where the gear is expansive yet inexpensive

I had people at the shop order me one of those little oxford visor cleaners, forgot about it for about 6 weeks and see they have them in stock again when visiting the shop again. Nobody called me to let me know it had arrived or to organise sending it out so I just brought it elsewhere. Not a big item but I have put a lot of money through that business but there service is not the greatest.

[Maha]

I had people at the shop order me one of those little oxford visor cleaners, forgot about it for about 6 weeks and see they have them in stock again when visiting the shop again. Nobody called me to let me know it had arrived or to organise sending it out so I just brought it elsewhere. Not a big item but I have put a lot of money through that business but there service is not the greatest.

I found the service at Motomail good if you're in the shop with cash...

The ease of buying and response to emails from FC Moto is superior to what I have experienced in NZ.

[nzspokes]

Helmet I like is pretty much the same as here.

[Marmoot]

Sidi Vortice Vernice ended up being $450 landed. I was speechless.
It was brand new too as I smelled it and couldn't pick up any cheesy feet trace.

I think it's that side of $1000 here.

[ckai]

YOU'RE ALL GOING TO HELL SHOPPING OVERSEAS!!!


:jerry:

meh, I don't care what anyone says, overseas suppliers have their place. I've got a heap of stuff overseas and have paid landing charges on some of it. I allow for it just in case. My Shoei doesn't save me much getting it overseas (if any) and I my local has been good to me with prices like that. In a few months, wifey will be getting a new top-shelf lid and we'll go to the local. The only way we wouldn't buy from them is if they didn't (or couldn't get) the style she wants.

I've found that site to be about the same as the US places I go to, but a few things I usually shop for are dearer. Like always, ya just gotta shop around.

[Maha]

Im put some boots into my shopping bucket...they are $192.79
To buy the same boot local (AKL) they will cost $345
Damn you credit card!

[sil3nt]

Im put some boots into my shopping bucket...they are $192.79
To buy the same boot local (AKL) they will cost $345
Damn you credit card!Late christmas is it? :bleh:

[Maha]

Late christmas is it? :bleh:

My bank may get the whip out ...:girlfight:
On the whole, I am a self proclaimed tight bastard so have not click the 'please send' button as yet..:oi-grr:

[Owl]

Damn you credit card!

Know the feeling Maha. I've just purchased a D.I.D chain riveter (locally), have an OEM chain/sprocket kit on order from the US and a Bursig bike lift coming from Germany.:eek5:

Good site by the way, though I'm glad I found the English button. Thought you'd led me to a porn site when I read Jacken and Hosen.:laugh:

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ooooh that site does Belstaff stuff. I love Belstaff. only because I am a complete label whore - though the gear is good too)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Know the feeling Maha. I've just purchased a D.I.D chain riveter (locally), have an OEM chain/sprocket kit on order from the US and a Bursig bike lift coming from Germany.:eek5:

Good site by the way, though I'm glad I found the English button. Thought you'd led me to a porn site when I read Jacken and Hosen.:laugh:

talk to me about this bike lift you've rdered.....

[Owl]

talk to me about this bike lift you've rdered.....

Not cheap by any means, but it'll allow me to do maintenance that I couldn't do before.

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[HenryDorsetCase]

Wow. He obviously trusts it if he is putting his Diavel Dark on it and pushing it around. Thick end of $40k IIRC!

wonder how it would go if it was asymmetrically loaded? say you removed the rear wheel and subframe but not the forks and front wheel?

[Grant`]

A similiar store to the FC Moto shop but not quite as well setup. They do seem to stock Dainese though.

http://biker-land.de/index.php

[Jezxa]

FC Moto are awesome.

I bought some Sidi Cobra boots for $280 nz landed and they took less than 2 weeks to arrive, and that was over the busy christmas period.

None of the local shops even stock these boots yet.

[Jay GTI]

Got a Fox V3 off them last year, was I think NZ$310 landed (got the invoice somewhere), similar helmets are $650 here. It did take a while to arrive, just over three weeks, but that was down to the freight company, not them.

Glad I got the helmet at the FC Moto price, cos my dog managed to get into my ute when I was unloading and washing the bikes at home after a ride (didn't notice), and the bastard mutt chewed it up nicely....

[Bassmatt]

This place too http://www.motoin.de/.
The prices seem the same as FCMOTO but they have some other brands also.
Bought some Dainese pants at about 10.30 last night, when I checked my email this morning they had already been posted :shit: :yes:

[Maha]

This place too http://www.motoin.de/.
The prices seem the same as FCMOTO but they have some other brands also.
Bought some Dainese pants at about 10.30 last night, when I checked my email this morning they had already been posted :shit: :yes:

Cant knock that kind of service...the brand choice's and stock of, far out way anything here in good old NZ.
I cant even find the helmet I bought over seas in stock here.

[ckai]

Not cheap by any means, but it'll allow me to do maintenance that I couldn't do before.

That is the MAC DADDY of stands. Shit, how handy would one of those suckers be?! You could stuff it in a corner and you'll be away. Kinda like those dollies but you get a stand as well.

[carbonhed]

Know the feeling Maha. I've just purchased a D.I.D chain riveter (locally), have an OEM chain/sprocket kit on order from the US and a Bursig bike lift coming from Germany.:eek5:

:

Whoa! That bike lift is amazing :drool:

[Bassmatt]

This place too http://www.motoin.de/.
The prices seem the same as FCMOTO but they have some other brands also.
Bought some Dainese pants at about 10.30 last night, when I checked my email this morning they had already been posted :shit: :yes:

So the pants arrived today 6.5 days after ordering them, all the way from Germany for $25 shipping charge!! :woohoo:

[shonofear]

So the pants arrived today 6.5 days after ordering them, all the way from Germany for $25 shipping charge!! :woohoo:

swattt!!! heck thats quick, nows a good tim to order then i spose.

[Owl]

That is the MAC DADDY of stands. Shit, how handy would one of those suckers be?! You could stuff it in a corner and you'll be away. Kinda like those dollies but you get a stand as well.

Yep, I could do all sorts of things if it had arrived with the frame sleeve to attach to the bike.:facepalm:

It arrived today and the stand is great, but unusable at this stage!:crybaby:

[ICE180]

two helmets from FC in 2010 for the cost of 1 in nz same make and model but differnt colours

$450 including delivery and that was when the exchange was not as good at present

[nzspokes]

The helmet im looking at is about $90 cheaper.

[Gremlin]

FC-Moto must be wondering about NZ... put me on the list as another to have bought.

Currently waiting on some Forma Adventure Boots. Retail here about $460, landed here from fc-moto for $300.70. Bought on Sunday evening local time, they're currently in transit here :love: Constant updates to status on website, tis awesome (once I found the English button on the courier tracking :confused:)

[Maha]

My Helmet arrived in ten days....they now have my business. Would not hesitate to order from them again.

[sil3nt]

Now I feel the need to buy something :facepalm:

[Maha]

Now I feel the need to buy something :facepalm:

Do it..I have a small but growing list...:shifty:

[Owl]

My Helmet arrived in ten days....they now have my business. Would not hesitate to order from them again.

While freight isn't cheap, my chain/sprocket kit arrived from the UK in 3 days from Jack Lilley.:gob:

[Maha]

Credit card statement says the helmet cost me $282.92.
I gave it a run today for an hour or so....very quiet and a good fit and no headache.:niceone:
I must add though...my riding was 50% crap...must get out again over the weekend at some stage and tidy that up.

[Gremlin]

Ordered late on 22 Jan (a Sunday evening), the boots just arrived today... what's that? 10 days? Not counting they are behind us and the package leapt through time, and the order was seen on a Sunday, so only processed the following week.

Now I get to wear them around with the hope I wear them in, in the next couple of weeks. :eek:

[ICE180]

I have done it again Jacket this time a leather one that no one in NZ has in stock
And with the exchange rate so good it was only $444 NZ

If we had more selection here I would use the local shops to buy stuff
But almost every leather jacket in NZ is black ?????

[Maha]

Ordered late on 22 Jan (a Sunday evening), the boots just arrived today... what's that? 10 days? Not counting they are behind us and the package leapt through time, and the order was seen on a Sunday, so only processed the following week.

Now I get to wear them around with the hope I wear them in, in the next couple of weeks. :eek:

Wear 'em to bed, the warmth will help the make them supple...:innocent:


I have done it again Jacket this time a leather one that no one in NZ has in stock
And with the exchange rate so good it was only $444 NZ

If we had more selection here I would use the local shops to buy stuff
But almost every leather jacket in NZ is black ?????

Boots and gloves for me next...:yes:

[Moooools]

Just did a pair of Sidi Vertigo boots AU$280 delivered. :love:

Thanks to the OP for the link.


Oh and who said shipping was expensive? AU$17....

[Maha]

Yip...AU$17 for me also.

[Maha]

Managed to hole through my gloves at the weekend, just put an order through for some Revit Alaska Gore-Tex Winter Gloves.
$250 here in NZ...http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/reglalaskagtx.aspx
AUD $151 from FC Moto

[ICE180]

Jacket arrived today super happy with it hard to find one in NZ for $420 that looKs like it

[Grant`]

Managed to hole through my gloves at the weekend, just put an order through for some Revit Alaska Gore-Tex Winter Gloves.
$250 here in NZ...http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/reglalaskagtx.aspx
AUD $151 from FC Moto

If its any help, I can confirm there awesome gloves as they are version I have for wet weather riding :-)

[Usarka]

Is the site in euros?

I've got a few euro's in the Royal Bank of Scotland. I'm the dumbest fuck on the planet.

[Grant`]

Is the site in euros?

I've got a few euro's in the Royal Bank of Scotland. I'm the dumbest fuck on the planet.

Euros, US or AUD - Change it up the top right of the screen :2thumbsup

[Maha]

Jacket arrived today super happy with it hard to find one in NZ for $420 that looKs like it

Good stuff, a sudden jump in orders coming from NZ must be noticeable.


If its any help, I can confirm there awesome gloves as they are version I have for wet weather riding :-)

There are so many gloves to choose from on the site, I was looking at a pair of Rukka R-Stars but decided to stick to the brand I am happy with.
The Rukka glove...http://www.fc-moto.de/WebRoot/FCMotoDB/Shops/10207048/4EBE/9F20/AD57/DE65/40B8/3E70/5055/AFE1/Rukka-R-Star-Glove-2.jpg

Boots will be the next thing...possbly-->>http://www.fc-moto.de/WebRoot/FCMotoDB/Shops/10207048/4DEB/3D67/603E/E86E/BA95/3E70/5055/EBDD/Alpinestars-Hydro-Sport-Drystar-1.jpg AUD$220
Or these for AUD$172 http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/TCX-X-Five-GTX/SubProducts/TCX-X-Five-GTX-0001

[Grantman_]

Just bought in a pair of Sidi Vortice boots value $439 + $33 shipping. Got held up at customs. Bill from customs - GST $65.85 + miscellaneous costs = $103.92 total. $575.92 total cost for the boots.

My advice is to pay in obscure currency at Fc-moto's end - there are other options to NZD. I'd wager it would not be stopped had I paid in Brazilian Real for example.

Fc-moto invoice in the currency chosen.

[Gremlin]

I'd wager it would not be stopped had I paid in Brazilian Real for example.
No... they simply check. If your package is over NZ$400 including shipping, there is a chance you will be pulled up for it. If you don't factor in these extra charges, it's your problem.

I say a chance, because sometimes it comes through easy as. I expect it to be held for GST payment though.

[Grantman_]

No... they simply check. If your package is over NZ$400 including shipping, there is a chance you will be pulled up for it. If you don't factor in these extra charges, it's your problem.

I say a chance, because sometimes it comes through easy as. I expect it to be held for GST payment though.

If you are invoiced in a foreign currency it means checking exchange rates, and if you land close to the $400 threshold I'd wager there's a greater chance of nothing being detained. Certainly a greater chance than seeing an invoice in NZD. Shipping cost is irrelevant.

[Owl]

Shipping cost is irrelevant.

Sure about that?

Goods mailed into New Zealand may be subject to import duty. Import duties are calculated on the Customs value of the goods in New Zealand dollars.
The goods may also be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 15%, based on the Customs value of the goods, and including the duty (if any) and postal/courier charges.
Goods liable for duty and GST of NZ$60 or more cannot be released until the charges are paid.
There will also be an import entry transaction fee (IETF) and MPI biosecurity system entry levy (http://www.customs.govt.nz/features/charges/feetypes/Pages/importentrytransactionfee.aspx).

[Grantman_]

Sure about that?

Goods mailed into New Zealand may be subject to import duty. Import duties are calculated on the Customs value of the goods in New Zealand dollars.
The goods may also be subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 15%, based on the Customs value of the goods, and including the duty (if any) and postal/courier charges.
Goods liable for duty and GST of NZ$60 or more cannot be released until the charges are paid.
There will also be an import entry transaction fee (IETF) and MPI biosecurity system entry levy (http://www.customs.govt.nz/features/charges/feetypes/Pages/importentrytransactionfee.aspx).

Yes, my mistake. What's more I found someone at customs has cheated me. They added the shipping of $33 back into the shipping inclusive total cost. I've been cheated out of $4.30!

[Marmoot]

Sucks to be you Grantman.
If you had bought it here, you would've saved heaps on that customs charges and only have to pay the $799 price tag. Nothing else.
Oh well, lesson learned, eh?

My Vortice Vernice from FC-moto ended up $400 in total landed including shipping and all, but that was two years ago.

[Grantman_]

Sucks to be you Grantman.
If you had bought it here, you would've saved heaps on that customs charges and only have to pay the $799 price tag. Nothing else.
Oh well, lesson learned, eh?

My Vortice Vernice from FC-moto ended up $400 in total landed including shipping and all, but that was two years ago.

Oh I know I'm well ahead, just not as far as I'd like. The vernice are about $60 NZD cheaper than standard black vortice. Not for me, but great deal.

[Grantman_]

Double post

[Hoarn]

These guys are having some kind of sale atm, my German ain't that good but it looks fairly impressive!:rockon:

[Maha]

These guys are having some kind of sale atm, my German ain't that good but it looks fairly impressive!:rockon:

Click on the english flag icon and the words magically change to english.

[Hoarn]

Click on the english flag icon and the words magically change to english.

Hah yep I know, it was kinda a joke <_<

[JimmyC]

Just received my Sidi Adventure Goretex boots. $699NZ rrp, got them from fc-moto for $365 landed. I'd wager the importers couldn't get them for that let alone the retailers.

[Maha]

Just received my Sidi Adventure Goretex boots. $699NZ rrp, got them from fc-moto for $365 landed. I'd wager the importers couldn't get them for that let alone the retailers.

Thats an amazing saving...how long did it take for them to arrive?

[JimmyC]

8 working days. Ordered on Sept 25th.

[Maha]

That is brilliant...my gloves took a while to get here but my helmet arrived within two weeks.

[Pogo2]

with this store. Too much choice!!

[Chris.k]

Good idea? Or bad idea?
I have family in Germany. Should I order ~$2k worth of gear, get it delivered to their Germany address and get family to DHL it to me with "Motorcycle accessories. Value NZD$250" on it?

[shonofear]

Good idea? Or bad idea?
I have family in Germany. Should I order ~$2k worth of gear, get it delivered to their Germany address and get family to DHL it to me with "Motorcycle accessories. Value NZD$250" on it?

sounds smart to me

[Chris.k]

The only thing I would be worried about would be shipping insurance? Would hate for something to happen to the package and then only be able to claim $250 T_T
I don't know how this works though. Suppose I would have to ask DHL or some such.

[JimmyC]

Insurance is definitely an issue, which is why most overseas companies will refuse to fudge the value of a package.

Mail fraud is also a problem for some of these companies. If the package were to come across an overzealous customs officer who opens the package, sees multiple items with very expensive price stickers still attached, possibly even a receipt for the full value, and someone has stated with their signature that the package value is only $250, that doesn't bode well.

[Hoarn]

I've made 3 FC-Moto purchases so far. They have all included at the top of the package an itemised invoice in $NZ so no confusion for any customs officer there, but no fudging prices either.

[Chris.k]

Hmm, so do they charge VAT before it leaves DE or not? [Sorry, cbf looking back through thread]
NZ$1,895.63 + NZ GST wouldn't be so bad but NZ$2,245.73 + NZ GST would sting.
Better try find some NZ retailers to try this stuff on and make sure I get the sizes right before telling them 'Nah, I'll get it cheaper from the other side of the planet'.

[Gremlin]

Hmm, so do they charge VAT before it leaves DE or not? [Sorry, cbf looking back through thread]
You should cbf...

Because you are not consuming the product in the country, it's ex-VAT. Often I've found shipping and VAT similar, so it's almost like free shipping...

[Owl]

Better try find some NZ retailers to try this stuff on and make sure I get the sizes right before telling them 'Nah, I'll get it cheaper from the other side of the planet'.

Wow, that's fucking good of you.:tugger:

[Chris.k]

Wow, that's fucking good of you.:tugger:
What a knows how to take a joke guy.

[Jerry74]

Awesome site, unbelievable pricing.... I am either looking at ordering Shark S900 or Scorpion Exo 500 helmet from them.

[Jerry74]

So if I get a helmet for NZ $250 including shipping will the govt and customs take a big bite out of it?

[sugilite]

Prob not, I just landed a awesome AGV carbon helmet from them for $380 and no duty or charges at all.

[Jerry74]

Prob not, I just landed a awesome AGV carbon helmet from them for $380 and no duty or charges at all.

Sweet cheers mate

[Maha]

So if I get a helmet for NZ $250 including shipping will the govt and customs take a big bite out of it?

No extra charges for my helmet either.

[Jerry74]

It's so hard to choose hahaha Shark S900C, Scorpion Exo 500, Suomy, AGV what do I do :lol:

[chasio]

You should cbf...

Because you are not consuming the product in the country, it's ex-VAT. Often I've found shipping and VAT similar, so it's almost like free shipping...

And even better, since the applicable sales tax in Germany is 19%, you may well get it shipped for a good chunk less than that depending on what you're buying. Everything I have bought from them only cost 16 euros to ship, and that included a big box with a leather jacket in it.

If you get it delivered to Germany you vill pay the 19% guaranteed. If you have it shipped here you might get lucky and avoid 15% GST. But most likely you will have to pay it plus a small MAF fee (IIRC). But there is no import duty on m/c gear as I recall. So you have maybe 3% to cover shipping while still being up on the deal.

FYI GST etc. is collected when the total cost including delivery is $400 or more. But they often miss stuff.

[shonofear]

finally committed to buying some SIDI ST's black/white.
total incl. shipping was NZ$353.12
happy indeed.
was other things i wanted to get as well but didn't really wanna go over $400- for extra taxes...
i'll wait till after first package arrives.

[ICE180]

Helmets
I could not decide either so I just got 2 for the price of 1 from NZ
its was $430 customs pick it up and added there $112 so it was still worth it

The shipping charge for 1-2 is the same well it was 2 years ago

[wasiler]

You know, I was skeptical at first but, glad I checked it out. I went to a place here in CHCH looking for a set of leathers.... $1499NZD. I went in, tried on the leathers but, they didn't have the colors I wanted. Said they would be getting in a new set in that color in about 2 weeks. Since I know the size, went to this site and they cost 708.13NZD (subtracting VAT)....plus shipping it was $741.14NZD. If I have to add GST that comes out to be about a total of $847.00NZD. I saved $651.65!!! What is going on here???? How can I buy something on the other side of the earth for about half the price. This almost seems criminal to me. Well, we shall see how the service goes and how long it takes to get here but, I am in no rush for that kind of savings.

[Chris.k]

I don't know the first thing about economics so I would have no idea why it is the way it is.
I have always done the same for my music gear. Have got ~then thousand dollars worth of new gear shipped from around the globe from retail outlets for a fraction of the cost it costs in retail here. AND the service from overseas is SO much better than that you can expect in New Zealand. It's a real shame but it is a fact.
I still plan on going NZ retail to find sizing and then order everything from this site. You just can't argue with hundreds of dollars saved.

[Redline_8749]

This is the sort of thing that will kill businesses here in NZ, if we all do it, but when there are huge savings to be had it's hard to argue.

I recently purchased from overseas, granted the jacket I wanted was not available in NZ, but I would have done so anyway as I'm getting it for about half price (that's factoring in GST too!)

[Maha]

This is the sort of thing that will kill businesses here in NZ, if we all do it, but when there are huge savings to be had it's hard to argue.

I recently purchased from overseas, granted the jacket I wanted was not available in NZ, but I would have done so anyway as I'm getting it for about half price (that's factoring in GST too!)

''If we all do it'' is like saying... ''if everyone leaves NZ''...its not going to happen is it?
Some do, and are better off for it...on both counts.
If I want to buy something motorcycle related, I will have a look at the saving to be had by buying overseas, and go from there...

[Jerry74]

Makes sense really... why pay $800 for a Helmet in New Zealand when FC Moto do it for $300 at your door.

[Dodgy]

Checked out the cost of Sidi Vortice, about half the price of RRP here, out came the CC

[Redline_8749]

Are the sizing of the helmets the same from here to there?
So a Shoei large for example is the same everywhere in the world?
I remember being told that they vary a bit for different markets, but that could be salesman speak.

[Gremlin]

Are the sizing of the helmets the same from here to there?
So a Shoei large for example is the same everywhere in the world?
I remember being told that they vary a bit for different markets, but that could be salesman speak.
No, there are different shapes (I think 3-4) worldwide, to suit the different shaped heads of the local markets. I think there is USA, European and Asian at the least. Some are long and narrow, others are round, etc.

While the savings are good, helmets are one thing I will buy locally, because you have to make sure they are comfortable, and often you don't know which shape you're trying...

[nzspokes]

Why you tey a helmet on before buying, http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/153944-Helmet-headache-get-next-size-or-keep-it

Yes there are 7 different head profiles in helmet design. What we get is based on were the helmets are bought from.

[Maha]

No, there are different shapes (I think 3-4) worldwide, to suit the different shaped heads of the local markets. I think there is USA, European and Asian at the least. Some are long and narrow, others are round, etc.

While the savings are good, helmets are one thing I will buy locally, because you have to make sure they are comfortable, and often you don't know which shape you're trying...

That is probably a wise thing to do...but the KBC that I got (which prompted this thread) fitted perfectly because, I wear KBC and I buy the same size..

Contrary to popular belief, my head does stay the same size.

[nzspokes]

That is probably a wise thing to do...but the KBC that I got (which prompted this thread) fitted perfectly because, I wear KBC and I buy the same size..

Contrary to popular belief, my head does stay the same size.

But even buying the same brands and models can trip you up as they use different profiles for different markets, example of this is we get Euro 1 fit Bell helmets and the US get a completely different US fit.

[Maha]

But even buying the same brands and models can trip you up as they use different profiles for different markets, example of this is we get Euro 1 fit Bell helmets and the US get a completely different US fit.

Pin heads V Big heads Rob....:lol:
I agree...guess I was lucky with my purchase.
I want to buy another, but an HJC this time...don't know the fit of them to be honest and will try local first.

[Metal Doctor]

Dont think I will buy motorcycle gear in NZ again before checking this site.
------>> http://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/en_AU/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Categories
I bought a new KBC-xp3 Helmet from them a few days ago, total cost to me AU$212.45. (delivered) Pic Below.
The price of the Revit Jacket I bought in Auckland last year was $699.
The same jacket at FC Moto is $372.
Emails to them have been repsonded to the very next day.

My shoppping basket has more stuff added, prices are that good, your eyebrows will be difficult to hold down.

I will wait and see how long the helmet takes to get here.
..and if there is any extra cost added.

i ordered a Airoh MX helmet from these guys, saved about $400! when it turned up it didnt fit though! it was my size but it was a small shell with the thin padding instead of a large shell with thick padding, couldnt wear it as it was too uncomftable. i had tried on a Airoh in a shop and thought it was a really good lid, so thought i would shop around to get it cheaper. i sold it on trademe for the price i paid for it so passed the savings on to a fellow biker who loved it and fitted him perfectly.

In the end i managed to get an Arai helmet for half price in a sale at cyclespot honda.

Lesson learnt dont buy a lid without trying it on first!

A word of warning when buying things from overseas, sometimes customs will spot it and you will get stung for the tax on it, its just a gamble. stuff ive ordered in the past has got through but a friend had to pay the tax on a recluse clutch and lost all the savings he had made!

[JimmyC]

Arai helmets in NZ come from Arai Europe so buying Arai from FC Moto will be the same NZ sizing.

[Marmoot]

I bought an Arai helmet off a yank in the US to replace my previous one (which I bought locally here years prior).
Both felt the same.

[JimmyC]

Funnily enough, the European\NZ Arai's don't seem to fit me very well anyway so I was interested in trying an American sizing to see if there was any difference. Went with a Nolan X-Lite 551 from TSS Red Baron in Lower Hutt in the end 'cos Andrew there had been nice enough to bring in like 6 different helmets for me to try, including two Arai's. That was definitely great service so had no problems buying local on that occasion.

Edit: fwiw, I should say it was specifically the Arai XD4 that didn't fit me well, other Arai's felt great.

[Scooby Mike]

Has anyone ordered and had anything delivered recently from FC-Moto?

I ordered an HJC R-PHA helmet on the 2nd October, it was shipped on the 5th and I was told it would take 10-20 days. Still no sign of the helmet and when I emailed to ask how long it might be they have now advised that DHL could take between 3 and 8(!!!!) weeks.

[Str8 Jacket]

Has anyone ordered and had anything delivered recently from FC-Moto?

I ordered an HJC R-PHA helmet on the 2nd October, it was shipped on the 5th and I was told it would take 10-20 days. Still no sign of the helmet and when I emailed to ask how long it might be they have now advised that DHL could take between 3 and 8(!!!!) weeks.

Yep, you have now ordered in the "silly season"..... You will find that this is the norm at the moment and shipping stuff even for 'bigger companies' we are finding our stuff being "bumped off" planes and ships to make way for retail products for xmas.

[JimmyC]

Has anyone ordered and had anything delivered recently from FC-Moto?


I have a pair of Rev'it pants in transit which I ordered on the 16th. I'll let you know if\when its freight status updates.

[Scooby Mike]

I have a pair of Rev'it pants in transit which I ordered on the 16th. I'll let you know if\when its freight status updates.

That would be great, mine has been saying "Left country of origin" for 20 days now!

[wasiler]

That would be great, mine has been saying "Left country of origin" for 20 days now!

I placed an order on the 19th so you guys will be a good gauge for me when I can expect my order. I will say, when I say the 10-15 days, I was expecting more like 4 weeks. Does not surprise me that you have not received your order. For me, I am in no rush for that kind of savings.

[Scooby Mike]

Bit of an update guys, according to the tracking my helmet arrived in NZ at 10:00am yesterday, that's 21 days from Germany to NZ. Hopefully the others waiting for gear don't have to wait quite so long.

[shonofear]

ah true :( i hear in Australia when buying from FC Moto you get the option of DHL or UPS.
people saying that the UPS is heaps quicker but postage costs a little extra, bummer theres not that option for us
patience seems to be the biggest cost

[JimmyC]

Bit of an update guys, according to the tracking my helmet arrived in NZ at 10:00am yesterday, that's 21 days from Germany to NZ. Hopefully the others waiting for gear don't have to wait quite so long.

Hah, mate it took Haul Plus 23 days to get my WR from Danniverke to Wellington... 21 days for something from the other side of the world seems great to me ;)

Considering it's gear we often can't get here, and is 1/2 to 2/3rds of the price if we can, I'm still down with that timing.

[JimmyC]

My Rev'it pants arrived at my work today out of the blue... so out of the blue in fact the DHL tracker says they're not even in NZ yet. The box was completely farked, ripped open, crushed, then taped up, so the NZ Post guy kindly suggested to our receptionist she call me and get me to check the contents before accepting them. Good service!

Anyhoo, that would be 17 days from order. Very pleased.

[Redline_8749]

I know it's not FC Moto, but as the topic of shipping came up, I bought a Dainese jacket from the Dainese Pro Shop in Belgium.

From the day I paid for it, it took them 8 working days to get the jacket from the factory in Italy, to them in Belgium, and then from Belgium to me on Masterton.

Not sure which international shipping company they used, but it cost me 20 euros (approx 31NZD).

I thought this was unbelievable.

[ac3_snow]

It sounds like I am the only one to be unlucky with fc-moto.

I ordered a helmet for my partner, got the email about it being processed, showed up billed on my card. Then heard nothing about it since. Order is still showing as processing on their site, but I have sent two emails asking about this with no reply. And the money has gone back into my account with no charge to my card. This was ordered on the 15 October and the two emails have been sent in the last two weeks. :(

[Maha]

It sounds like I am the only one to be unlucky with fc-moto.

I ordered a helmet for my partner, got the email about it being processed, showed up billed on my card. Then heard nothing about it since. Order is still showing as processing on their site, but I have sent two emails asking about this with no reply. And the money has gone back into my account with no charge to my card. This was ordered on the 15 October and the two emails have been sent in the last two weeks. :(

I had that shag aroud with some gloves I ordered...turned out, the gloves I wanted were not available...so via email, changed my order to a pair of Rukka gloves, which got here within 2 weeks?

[Owl]

Rukka gloves

So are they pukka?:msn-wink:

[Maha]

So are they pukka?:msn-wink:

Pukka Tukka Rukka one could say...:eek:

[JimmyC]

It sounds like I am the only one to be unlucky with fc-moto.

I ordered a helmet for my partner, got the email about it being processed, showed up billed on my card. Then heard nothing about it since. Order is still showing as processing on their site, but I have sent two emails asking about this with no reply. And the money has gone back into my account with no charge to my card. This was ordered on the 15 October and the two emails have been sent in the last two weeks. :(

They're doing maintenance of some sort this week so that might explain something. Check the front page of their website -

System conversion

Dear Sir or Madam, because of a system conversion, our shop will be closed in calender week 44-45 (29.10. – 04.11.2012), We will not be able to be contacted by e-mail or by phone in this time period.

[ac3_snow]

I had that shag aroud with some gloves I ordered...turned out, the gloves I wanted were not available...so via email, changed my order to a pair of Rukka gloves, which got here within 2 weeks?

Yup just got an email this morning saying the helmet is out of stock, would I like to choose something else. Will have to have a look and see what else is available.

[Dodgy]

Received my Sidi Vortice Air yesterday - $385 landed :cool:

[shonofear]

got mine on Tuesday also, sent on 25/10/12 so around 13 days, sweet
but my SIDI ST dont FIT !!!!! arghh
had no idea they would be so narrow, well sorta knew from forums/reviews.
do you think they will expand over time?
may just sell em on trademe.

[Dodgy]

I went up a size on mine... My old Sidis wwere far too tight in the toe and I would barely be able to walk after a day. These are slightly loose in my opinion at the back of the ankle, but there is adjustment for Africa on the Vortice.

[Marmoot]

Received my Sidi Vortice Air yesterday - $385 landed :cool:

My Vortice Vernice cost that much too :)
I think they're about $700+ here?

[catharsis]

Anyone use these guys for their helmet?
I'm looking at getting an Arai rx7 or maybe Quantum but can save a lot getting from these guys.
I've tried them on here and know the medium fits me really well. I know people say that there are different shell shapes and sizes around the globe but it seems with most gear, jackets, gloves, boots etc, we seem to get the same versions here as Europe does. I've only noticed the USA and sometimes Asia seem to get different perforations patterns in some jackets and other details like that..
So anyway, helmets. Anyone got them from here? Fit just the same as the NZ version?
Ta.

[Gremlin]

catharsis, we can get several of the shapes here.

Recently there was a thread about a guy getting a helmet that didn't fit properly. Personally, I'll only buy what I've actually put on my head and tested...

[pritch]

catharsis, we can get several of the shapes here.

Recently there was a thread about a guy getting a helmet that didn't fit properly. Personally, I'll only buy what I've actually put on my head and tested...

I bought an Arai from the USA, no problems, but you really do need to do your homework.
It's not only what country you buy from, different model Arais come in different head shapes and you need to know which is which. If you get it wrong the helmet definitely won't fit - and there won't be anybody else to blame.

All the information you need should be available on the Arai site or the dealer's site.

[JimmyC]

FWIW I did quite a bit of investigation into Arai XD4's several months ago, and ended up dealing with Dolds (NZ Arai distributor) directly for various reasons. Long story short, they get their helmets from Arai Europe which is where FC-Moto source theirs from too.

[catharsis]

Yeah, I'm 100% sure that a quantum is the same whether you get it from NZ or EU. But still, since I'm buying new jacket, pants, gloves and boots from fcmoto I might as well get the helm from NZ, be a bit of a patriot ;)
It's flat rate shipping from fc right? I'm not going to get charged $100 freight because it's a big order right?

[sugilite]

Yeah, I'm 100% sure that a quantum is the same whether you get it from NZ or EU. But still, since I'm buying new jacket, pants, gloves and boots from fcmoto I might as well get the helm from NZ, be a bit of a patriot ;)
It's flat rate shipping from fc right? I'm not going to get charged $100 freight because it's a big order right?
It's flat rate freight, just make sure you put all your items in one shopping cart.

[wasiler]

Well, thought I would update the status on my order I made on 19th of Oct, 2012. Have not received it yet. Sent an email last week and no response. Sent another email yesterday and....I will let you guys read it. WTF?

************************ My Message ****************************************
Hello, I placed an order on 19/10/12 for a set of Alpine Stars one-piece leathers. Do you have an expected delivery date? I was planning on moving to a new location soon and was hoping to have received them by now.

Thanks,


************************ FC-Moto REsponse ***************************
Dear Customer,



please efor waiting. We don´t have receive the Helmet. Could we offer you an similar helmet?



Mit freundlichen Grüßen/ With kind regards



Sabrina Mejewski

FC-Moto Team

[shonofear]

bummer dude,
ordered mine around the same time. but i only got 1 item...
hope it pops up soon

[Bassmatt]

Well, thought I would update the status on my order I made on 19th of Oct, 2012. Have not received it yet. Sent an email last week and no response. Sent another email yesterday and....I will let you guys read it. WTF?

************************ My Message ****************************************
Hello, I placed an order on 19/10/12 for a set of Alpine Stars one-piece leathers. Do you have an expected delivery date? I was planning on moving to a new location soon and was hoping to have received them by now.

Thanks,


************************ FC-Moto REsponse ***************************
Dear Customer,



please efor waiting. We don´t have receive the Helmet. Could we offer you an similar helmet?



Mit freundlichen Grüßen/ With kind regards



Sabrina Mejewski

FC-Moto Team

Do you not have a tracking number, or has it not even left the shop yet?

[wasiler]

Do you not have a tracking number, or has it not even left the shop yet?

No tracking number, has not left the shop, they don't know the difference between leathers and a helmet. Have not received a response from the most recent email I sent. I think they are trying to tell me they don't even have the leathers in their possession. I am starting to get suspicious of their motives.

[Bassmatt]

No tracking number, has not left the shop, they don't know the difference between leathers and a helmet. Have not received a response from the most recent email I sent. I think they are trying to tell me they don't even have the leathers in their possession. I am starting to get suspicious of their motives.

That email looked like an automated type response to me.
You could try phoning them ,pretty sure someone there will speak english.
You may have omitted it from the copy of your email that you posted on here but you need to give them an order number and a bit more detail, they probably sell lots of "Alpine Stars one-piece leathers."

[wasiler]

That email looked like an automated type response to me.
You could try phoning them ,pretty sure someone there will speak english.
You may have omitted it from the copy of your email that you posted on here but you need to give them an order number and a bit more detail, they probably sell lots of "Alpine Stars one-piece leathers."

The original message I sent had the order number, date I ordered and description of the leathers, size and color. Yeah, I think you might be right about it being automated. I was going to try and call them tonight. I also sent them another email in English and German (thank you Babel Fish). Don't know what I sent but, we will find out I guess. I guess the most irritating part for me is that that did not inform me that they did not have it in stock. It has been over a month and I only find out they don't have it was when I contact them.

[catharsis]

I placed an order on the 15th of this month and after reading some of the replies here about delays etc I thought I would start chasing them now to make sure they're onto it.
I ordered pants, jacket, boots and gloves for around $1300 NZD and at the time of order their site said everything was in stock.
I got a reply yesterday that said that they're just waiting for the boots to come in from A*'s so they can ship the whole order. The boots are expected within a week. I will email them again to chase them after the week has passed.
I think with places like this you sometimes have to hound them but so far I'm happy enough with the service. definately worth it for the hundreds of dollars saved over buying it all here.

Once this order is complete I'll probably get more from them.

[sugilite]

I placed an order with them for a spidi back/chest protector and it was out of stock. they emailed me asking if I wanted to wait the two months for it to come back in stock. I really wanted it, especially at the price! It duly arrived last week, and I did not have to chase them up. So I'm real happy with the 3 orders I put in and received. :yes:

[catharsis]

Is that the defender?
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/seca47a490b1d/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest/SubProducts/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest-0001&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct

Was thinking about adding one of these to my order while I wait for the boots to get in. After seeing it for $500 at Motomail you can't really argue the $200 saving!

[wasiler]

Is that the defender?
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/seca47a490b1d/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest/SubProducts/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest-0001&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct

Was thinking about adding one of these to my order while I wait for the boots to get in. After seeing it for $500 at Motomail you can't really argue the $200 saving!

I think I am beginning to see where the problem is here. If you go to their website originally in German it states, "Gewünschte Grösse/Farbe nicht mehr lieferbar!" for that back protector. When I translate that it is "Desired size / color is not available anymore!"... However,when you click on the English flag to read the page in English, that notice disappears.

As for my leathers, they said they are to ship this week. If I don't hear from them, I will hunt them down again.

[sugilite]

Is that the defender?
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.sf/seca47a490b1d/?ObjectPath=/Shops/10207048/Products/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest/SubProducts/Spidi-Defender-Back-Chest-0001&ChangeAction=SelectSubProduct

Was thinking about adding one of these to my order while I wait for the boots to get in. After seeing it for $500 at Motomail you can't really argue the $200 saving!

Yes it is, I saw it won a comprehensive back protector shoot out. I could not be more pleased with mine, was glad they did one in my size too. The mag test also said one day all back protectors would have breast plates, I'm a believer.
Funny thing is it replaced my 25 year daianese mach1 model!

[catharsis]

How did the sizing go for you? I'm 185cm and would fit into the longest length size they have for the medium. Would be really annoying if it was too long though.

[sugilite]

I'm 197 cm's so went for the longest one. It was a little shorter than what I thought it would be.

[catharsis]

Well I just got highly complicated on them so lets see how they handle it.
I changed the boots on my order from the 2012 SMX plus to the 2013 gore-tex SMX plus and also added the spidi defender.
I only sent the request last night so will be interesting to see how it goes.

[catharsis]

So I saw my order status turn to "viewed" (whatever that means) so I thought that if I want to change my order I had better get in touch quick, so I called them tonight and got it all changed over the phone. Damn good service. Looks like the new 2013 gore tex boots aren't in stock so it will be another week waiting but that's fine with me.
Great service so far from these guys.
The guy spoke great English and was very pleasant to deal with.

[wasiler]

received another email for my order stating that my order will ship this week. Woo hooo! wait, this is what they said a week and a half ago too. oh, my order was viewed on 19/10/2012 for an item that STILL states it is in stock on their website.

[catharsis]

Ouch! What the hell? I'm sorry that had happened to you man. I wonder if it was their supplier dicking them around in their ETA to FC.

The first part of my order is now being tracked by NZ post and showing as in the air between DE and NZ.
No idea on the boots and gloves, they were expecting those to come in this week or next week from A*s.
Will call them Friday morning their time to chase them. I've found being proactive with them to be great.

Hope you get a tracking number email soon man.

[catharsis]

Hey, the thought just occurred to me.. I've got a work phone and I'm completely not worried about spending money on it (resigning soon, already signed contract with new company) and since I've got a new born and two toddlers I'm always up at night so if anyone with pending orders like wasiler would like me to call Germany at night to get them info or chase things up then I'm happy to do so.
Just PM me any details if you would like to take me up on the offer.

[wasiler]

It finally shipped yesterday. I think they may have just messed up because they probably do get a lot of orders for the great prices they have. All in all, for the amount I saved it was worth it. How can I buy something on the otherside of the earth and save $500-$600 dollars?? Maybe I need to expand out further and see if I can find something in another universe. I would buy from them again. I would arrange the order so I don't need the item right away. Thanks for the offer on the phone Catharsis. Sounds like you are looking to pay your old company back in a different way. :laugh: I hope your back-ordered stuff does not take as long.

[bosslady]

Your order no. ####### has been shipped completely​!

I know I was posting in the other thread about newbie bike gear - but woo hoo! Can't wait, thought it would take way longer for them to get my gloves and boots.

[catharsis]

Great news guys! Hope it turns up soon!

[BigB]

After all the feed back I decided to buy some boots, I placed the order they confirmed and placed a hold for the amount on my credit card. A week later I got an e-mail to say the item was out of stock, ok all good but my credit card is still has the amount on hold the order is still showing as processing? This was on the 18Nov and I have had no reply to emails. Having read all the good feed back on here don't want to write them off but.......

Any help would be great

Cheers

Brian

[wasiler]

After all the feed back I decided to buy some boots, I placed the order they confirmed and placed a hold for the amount on my credit card. A week later I got an e-mail to say the item was out of stock, ok all good but my credit card is still has the amount on hold the order is still showing as processing? This was on the 18Nov and I have had no reply to emails. Having read all the good feed back on here don't want to write them off but.......

Any help would be great

Cheers

Brian

I would not sweat it. If it is a good savings, remain calm. I placed my order on Oct 19th and it did not ship until yesterday. If you want to cancel, call them. They probably get thousands of emails a week.

[bosslady]

Did I see somewhere in this thread that it took awhile for fc moto to process the payment on the credit card? They appeared to take it off at first, then it went back on to my credit card, now it's still there i.e. as if I haven't paid them, but they've shipped it now? Hmmm?

[catharsis]

My order has finally completely shipped. YAY!
I didn't have any money come off my card until yesterday.

[bosslady]

damnit the money did go out lol

[Maha]

damnit the money did go out lol

Which is good, means you gear is on its way...FC Moto are very good to deal with, the comparative prices are to good to not take advantage of, if you're not in a hurry.

[catharsis]

It will be interesting to see how people's parcels track.
Now I have 2 on the way with the same status: "Package has left the country of origin" or something. The first had had that status since the 4th and the other since the 8th. Will be watching like a hawk ;)

[sugilite]

It will be interesting to see how people's parcels track.
Now I have 2 on the way with the same status: "Package has left the country of origin" or something. The first had had that status since the 4th and the other since the 8th. Will be watching like a hawk ;)

And it will continue to say that until hours before it arrives. Can you tell I'm a FC Moto regular? :laugh:
Through my business, I send orders out internationally every week day, and from many years of experience, delays at this time of year are fairly common.

[catharsis]

Well poos.
I guess that's both annoying and reassuring. Was beginning to think that one of the customs guys just rode home with a new set of gear.

[pritch]

I'm not getting any more patient as I get older, and I hate it when I buy something and have to wonder how to get past the packaging.

Having read your kind words about FC Moto I thought I'd give them a try, but try as I might I can't get past the address page (step 2). Everytime I click "Next" it reloads the address page. Am i doing something stupid (entirely possible) or do FC Moto have a problem?

[bosslady]

I thought stuff could be up to 400 before you got charged duties and gst? I got a jacket from another company, $312 incl. postage. I just got slammed with about $110 worth of get and import duties. Wtf!?

[wasiler]

I thought stuff could be up to 400 before you got charged duties and gst? I got a jacket from another company, $312 incl. postage. I just got slammed with about $110 worth of get and import duties. Wtf!?

Actually that is a $60 dollar threshold.

http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/

[bosslady]

How is that possible. You are correct, anything below $400. This is what I got off their website and why did you get hit so much. That is 35% of the cost.

"When entering New Zealand, travellers are entitled to a wearing apparel and personal effects concession which includes the following items:

Clothing.
Toiletries.
Personal jewellery (including watches).

The wearing apparel and personal effects concession covers the above items which may have been acquired duty free in New Zealand or overseas.

These will be admitted free of Customs duty and goods and services tax (GST) irrespective of whether they accompany you or are sent separately, provided they are:

intended for your own use or wear; and
personally owned by you; and
not intended for any other person or persons; and
not intended for gift, sale or exchange."

You tell me. I'm pretty pissed off. What can I do? Where is the mention of $400 anywhere? I can't see it.

[wasiler]

You tell me. I'm pretty pissed off. What can I do? Where is the mention of $400 anywhere? I can't see it.

Check this out, looks like $60 is the limit
http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/

[catharsis]

Yeah it sucks.
I worked out though, with my orders, even if I have to pay full duties and gst it will STILL be $600 less than what it would have cost here.
The first order now comes up as "held for clearance" as of 2pm today and the second says "arrived in NZ" so it wont be long before I know how much they're going to sting me with :(

[bosslady]

poo. it would have been cheaper buying in nz

[bosslady]

Check this out, looks like $60 is the limit
http://www.whatsmyduty.org.nz/

where is this 400 thing I've seen ppl go on about?

[catharsis]

I don't know.
I have imported guitars worth over $1,000 and never had to pay shit.
Once on a $1,200 guitar I had to pay around $250 gst. But nothing other than that.

Check here:
http://www.customs.govt.nz/inprivate/sendingitemstonz/Privateimportsbypost/Pages/default.aspx

[wasiler]

where is this 400 thing I've seen ppl go on about?

It appears to be BS. I saw the same thing too and am now wondering. I should have know better to research something I read off a forum to make sure it is true. Anyway, if you look at the FAQ, the first question confirms it is false.

http://www.customs.govt.nz/questions/Pages/default.aspx?q=61&s=61

[bosslady]

It appears to be BS. I saw the same thing too and am now wondering. I should have know better to research something I read off a forum to make sure it is true. Anyway, if you look at the FAQ, the first question confirms it is false.

http://www.customs.govt.nz/questions/Pages/default.aspx?q=61&s=61

ahhhhhh, oh well... and yea I hear ya on the should have researched bit... live and learn. Thanks for looking that up.

[wasiler]

ahhhhhh, oh well... and yea I hear ya on the should have researched bit... live and learn. Thanks for looking that up.

yeah, I am still doing a lot better than if I bought local. Saved around $500 even with taxes. I guess you just need to be careful what you buy and do the research before

[bosslady]

I've lost out on this jacket by like 20 or 30, but should break even with the fc moto gear I'm waiting on incl. any tax or duties. Just need to wait and see if customs charges me for that too. Fingers crossed people! I see my fc moto gear has arrived in the county maybe I'll get everything on Monday?! exciting

[Digitdion]

The $400 dollar thing comes from..........

The minimum threshold where they will get you is $60. That 15% of 400. On motorcycle parts or accessories there is no duty. On motorcycle tyres there is no duty.

So if they can get you for $60 GST, they throw in a few other bullshit fees to bump it up. I forget the real names for them.

Some of you have ordered motorcycle clothing. Now, clothing imports attract duty. But motorcycle clothing is a bit different. There may be a gray area here. If you bring in motorcycle clothing and they get you for Gst and Duty before you pay it, talk to them and make sure they have it right.
Remember motorcycle parts and accessories does not attract duty.

[bosslady]

The $400 dollar thing comes from..........

The minimum threshold where they will get you is $60. That 15% of 400. On motorcycle parts or accessories there is no duty. On motorcycle tyres there is no duty.

So if they can get you for $60 GST, they throw in a few other bullshit fees to bump it up. I forget the real names for them.

Some of you have ordered motorcycle clothing. Now, clothing imports attract duty. But motorcycle clothing is a bit different. There may be a gray area here. If you bring in motorcycle clothing and they get you for Gst and Duty before you pay it, talk to them and make sure they have it right.
Remember motorcycle parts and accessories does not attract duty.

You can apply for a refund so I might try next week. Just seems like b.s.

[bosslady]

Remember motorcycle parts and accessories does not attract duty.
I can see on their website motorcycles attract no duty but nothing about parts or accessories...

[bosslady]

274667found it but it only says parts not accessories... sigh... nice Xmas pressy from customs..

[pritch]

I thought stuff could be up to 400 before you got charged duties and gst? I got a jacket from another company, $312 incl. postage. I just got slammed with about $110 worth of get and import duties. Wtf!?

There was a piece in the paper this week. IIRC clothing attacts the attention of Customs at about $220. Then again a motorbike jacket might be safety equipment, not clothing. Guess it depends how keen the Customs people are?

To cheer you up, here's a joke about Customs officers, Scotish ones this time...

http://www.youtube.com/embed/dYslhL71k1M?rel=0

[pritch]

Actually that is a $60 dollar threshold.

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That's not correct. The $60 is the GST payable amount. The amount that attracts that much GST is $400.

[wasiler]

That's not correct. The $60 is the GST payable amount. The amount that attracts that much GST is $400.

That is good info to know. I was a little confused at first.

[bosslady]

I'm gonna try and get at least a partial refund. I don't see why there is no duty on motorcycles, their parts or helmets but there is on all other gear? I guess Im not technically required by law to wear the right clothing but it's safety gear, I need it so as to keep my skin?

[Maha]

I'm gonna try and get at least a partial refund. I don't see why there is no duty on motorcycles, their parts or helmets but there is on all other gear? I guess Im not technically required by law to wear the right clothing but it's safety gear, I need it so as to keep my skin?

Is your gear from FC Moto coming as one package or seperate items?

[bosslady]

Is your gear from FC Moto coming as one package or seperate items?

boots, pants, gloves, helmet all in one package

[catharsis]

Well, one of my packages got held up by customs. Unfortunately it was the bigger of the two packages. $350 later and its been released to nz post today. Still making a good saving though and my second package got through without any extra cost so great savings all round.

[bosslady]

Well, one of my packages got held up by customs. Unfortunately it was the bigger of the two packages. $350 later and its been released to nz post today. Still making a good saving though and my second package got through without any extra cost so great savings all round.

Crikey deek! glad both didn't get caught up, that's at least something to be happy about innit
:)

[Digitdion]

Well, one of my packages got held up by customs. Unfortunately it was the bigger of the two packages. $350 later and its been released to nz post today. Still making a good saving though and my second package got through without any extra cost so great savings all round.

Watch out, Robert Taylor may be reading this, bless his cotton socks.

[wasiler]

Well, one of my packages got held up by customs. Unfortunately it was the bigger of the two packages. $350 later and its been released to nz post today. Still making a good saving though and my second package got through without any extra cost so great savings all round.

Bummer it got caught but at least you are still looking at it from the positive side. I was doing the same thing. Even after customs charges I was still ahead. In the future though I will look a little closer at the item and try to estimate the possible customs ahead so it wont be a shocker. Good to hear though that you made a good savings. :niceone:

[catharsis]

Yeah. My back protector attracted no duty while the rest (clothing) did. I don't really see how armoured leathers are so different to back/chest armour but hey, what do I know?

[catharsis]

Got the rest of my gear yesterday and went for a ride with it last night. Loving it, feels like savings.