Am off to the States - what would YOU bring back?

[shafty]

Okay, okay - with our Visa's now approved for us to work in the United States for 6 months, I guess it's safe to say we're off!

Working with 20 other Kiwi's driving for the Texas grain harvest - should be a hoot.

The question is - I'm keen to keep an eye out for a bargain to bring back to NZ, if there is some coin to be made. I'd be keen for a farm quad or a dual purpose bike for my own use, but what do YOU think would appeal to Kiwi's at a good price?

Harley motors? A KTM Dualie? I know the NZ market is fickle at the best of times, but feel free to give your opinion.

Cheers

Shafty :niceone:

[cmoore]

megan fox?? scarlett Johansen...

[kinger]

A xenophobic, paranoid, self centred/deluded outlook on life.

[Usarka]

Herpes. Oh, wait.....

[Hitcher]

A Ducati. Go into any dealer, see how much they're worth and convert that into New Zealand dollars. The result makes them look even more attractive then they are here.

[ellipsis]

...all of those 'ceptin the ducati bit...and the std...pretty similar tho...

[Usarka]

A Ducati. Go into any dealer, see how much they're worth and convert that into New Zealand dollars. The result makes them look even more attractive then they are here.

That goes for anything. A ZX10R was about $12k at a dealer when i was there in 2011, but it looks like they're up to about $15 now. Google says thtat's about NZD$18k.

Can'ts.

[Big Dave]

then

OT for a jape.

(Brian Blessed voice)

And forsooth there was great merriment in the unwashed. The tower of Babel was rent asunder. No more would it stand like a virgin colossus against the tide of txt as had the legendary gates of antiquity.

His flaw was in the very qwertyness of the medium. Whether he be pilloried or parodied only the annals of time will reveal.

[BMWST?]

i would be looking for something that would be easier to actually transport here,even if it meant some airline baggage charges

[carburator]

we brought back racing quad's mainly due to the fact that I could buy them cheaper
than the dealer could. ( on sold to the dealer )

weaponry is fickle, ar mags from brownells used to be cheap now its a rip off..

yank tanks.. meh factor in shipping..

one that i would look at is a lot of early japanese oem parts that dealers tend to sit on..

[tri boy]

Price up various adv bikes while there.
You can still get brand new XRL650s etc, and the farkle range is huge over there.MHO

[AllanB]

1970 Camaro
1951 Chev truck with a new crate motor
KTM RC8
1200 Sportster (often used as door stops over there as they are so cheap) to make a sweet bobber.


That will do - don't want to be too greedy

[orangeback]

chev impala's , 5k usd ,cheep as chips there , converte to 30 -35k nzd
68-70s camaro's 5-8 k usd convert to 30 -40k nzc
any popular american car here , / everyday mass production car there, youll make an ezy 10-15k . if you buy wise

[tigertim20]

megan fox?? scarlett Johansen...

you red my mind.

If I was going to do it, Id try and fill a 20 foot container. probably with harleys would be the best bet for making a profit.

I was down at the container yard a few weeks ago and someone was opening a 20 footer. they'd put up a false floor and had two storeys of harleys the length of the container. must have been 30 plus bikes in there.

Ive daydreamed about splitting a container with some mates and bringing back a box full of tasty stuff. will probably never happen though

[avgas]

World Peace

[AllanB]

World Peace

Wrong country to get that from ..............

[HenryDorsetCase]

Okay, okay - with our Visa's now approved for us to work in the United States for 6 months, I guess it's safe to say we're off!

Working with 20 other Kiwi's driving for the Texas grain harvest - should be a hoot.

The question is - I'm keen to keep an eye out for a bargain to bring back to NZ, if there is some coin to be made. I'd be keen for a farm quad or a dual purpose bike for my own use, but what do YOU think would appeal to Kiwi's at a good price?

Harley motors? A KTM Dualie? I know the NZ market is fickle at the best of times, but feel free to give your opinion.

Cheers

Shafty :niceone:

A Richard Pollock XS650 (or Sporty) Street Tracker. Or a Phil Little kit.... or an XR750 Harley hyphen Davidson

or some sort of Jap classic. CB750 sandcast, Z900 something like that.

[shafty]

we brought back racing quad's mainly due to the fact that I could buy them cheaper
than the dealer could. ( on sold to the dealer )

weaponry is fickle, ar mags from brownells used to be cheap now its a rip off..

yank tanks.. meh factor in shipping..

one that i would look at is a lot of early japanese oem parts that dealers tend to sit on..

Cheers Carb, what sort of parts do ya mean in general Mate?

[scumdog]

yank tanks.. meh factor in shipping..

..

Bought a '66 Ford Thunderbird, had it shipped from Oregon to my back door then vinned it etc.

All up the above added $5,000 to purchase price.

[shafty]

Bought a '66 Ford Thunderbird, had it shipped from Oregon to my back door then vinned it etc.

All up the above added $5,000 to purchase price.

Cheers Scummy, got any favourite websites for classic cars? Ta Mate

[george formby]

Cheers Carb, what sort of parts do ya mean in general Mate?

I've noticed on a predominantly Merckan forum I visit now & again that they seem to have no trouble sourcing parts for older 2t's. Dirt & road. IT's, PE's, RD's, RG's, KX's etc. Some gawjus old twin shock Honda trailies kicking about too. A lot of leather gear is comparatively cheap. A mate in the UK used to pay for his holiday by bringing back suitcases of flying jackets from the army surplus. Came back with 4 Kirby vacuum cleaners one year.

I know a man who would give a left testicle, probably not his, for a front wheel spindle to sort his rabid PE 400.

[Akzle]

mr101 diesel bike for me. And a whiteknight polycarb sniperifle system

[pete-blen]

Honda NC700X DCT version....honda NZ an't bringing in... i want one....

[orangeback]

Cheers Scummy, got any favourite websites for classic cars? Ta Mate
look on craigs list in the state you going to
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
cars.com

[Dangsta]

look on craigs list in the state you going to
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
cars.com

+1 re Craiglist. I spend about a month every year in the States and while I don't bring stuff back specifically to make cash, I find Craigslist a brilliant source of well priced gear. My last trip I brought a great quality track bike back which cost me $630 usd and would be around $2k NZ over here. Best thing was it was only $35 to take it back as excess baggage due to special provisions for sports gear. I can't stress enough, if you are meeting someone to do the trade, choose a safe, public space to do the deal. Most people are good and well intentioned but better safe than sorry. Next time I'm over I've decided to bring back some fixie/track bike parts. Another thing would be to think about bring back some Gibson Les Paul guitars. $700 in the States for a Les Paul Studio and the same gat in the Rockshop is $1799NZ. Huge money to be made on Gibsons plus you can make some dude's dream come true. Enjoy, D

[leathel]

Rifle optics would be on my list.... would be looking at lots of sites re rifle bits especially those that give rebates to US delivery billing/addresses only

Classic car (shipping isn't to bad considering what you pay for a good car here)

Cheap Harley

[Gianz]

yamaha R6 throttle tubes. 9$ there, 50$ here...

[boman]

Ride on Lawnmower's. I guy I work with bought 25 ex demo mowers for $500 each. Most had never been started.

He sold them for $3000 ea. when he got home. It only took 4 weeks to sell them all.

He only needed to get 7 keys cut IIRC.


Or else bring yourself some bike gear. Its all cheaper in the states.

[HenryDorsetCase]

mr101 diesel bike for me. And a whiteknight polycarb sniperifle system
a man with a plan.....?

[James Deuce]

Sofia Vergara.

[mulletman]

If ya bring a car back full the boot with michelins/dunlops/metzlers or whatever tyres cause they cheap as chips.
Id buy some PR3s or PP3s off ya, either 180/55/17 or 190/50or55/17 with 120/70/17.(common sizes for bigger bikes)

[avgas]

Wrong country to get that from ..............
They seem to be offering it everywhere. Or at least they think they have it in dealable solution form.

[MIXONE]

Jay Leno's bike collection.:drool:

[Shadowjack]

World Peace

The Tall Blacks could use that.

[Swoop]

With the exchange rate having gone to 85c to the NZ$ (and tipped to get to 90c) make sure it is a genuine bargain or rarer than rocking-horse shit when arriving here.

[imac]

Gibson Les Paul Standard or SG Standard

[jasonu]

Okay, okay - with our Visa's now approved for us to work in the United States for 6 months, I guess it's safe to say we're off!

Working with 20 other Kiwi's driving for the Texas grain harvest - should be a hoot.

The question is - I'm keen to keep an eye out for a bargain to bring back to NZ, if there is some coin to be made. I'd be keen for a farm quad or a dual purpose bike for my own use, but what do YOU think would appeal to Kiwi's at a good price?

Harley motors? A KTM Dualie? I know the NZ market is fickle at the best of times, but feel free to give your opinion.

Cheers

Shafty :niceone:

Ride on lawnmowers and barbeques. Stuff a couple in your hand luggage.
Seriously though, I looked into this a while back and couldn't find any 'get rich quick' items that someone wasn't already selling on tardme. Maybe just used Hardleys or old yank tanks. Too late for gun stuff, way expensive since recient events. Someone mentioned Craigslist, fucking great place for bargains! I can't figure out why it hasn't caught on in NZ. It is free and it works.

[Akzle]

a man with a plan.....?

zombies dude. zombies.

(it'll be google)

[orangeback]

You would have to check the current registration regs for LHD vehicles as I thought they had mostlly been banned. The high NZ
cost may have added in the price of an RHD conversion.

thats only later 90 + cars

[AllanB]

Honda NC700X DCT version....honda NZ an't bringing in... i want one....

US$8499

If you were buying in NZ they would be significantly higher, can that - stupidly higher.

[Mental Trousers]

A custom modified Blond. You can get plenty of them in the States apparently.

Failing that a track bike with lots of good bits to go on it. Building a track/race bike here is ridiculous.

[Grashopper]

I wanted to say bring me a little Kawasaki Z300 but it doesn't look like they are out there yet either. :( You don't want to go to Japan instead do you? Or I heard Malaysia is nice this time of the year :D

[pritch]

Some years ago a guy I know bought back a TransAm with the intention of moving it on. It took a lonnnng time to sell.

A dealer told him that the TransAm was the wrong kind of car to bring in, too many of the people who like cars like that have no cash.
He was told he should have bought in a BMW, Audi, or Mercedes, the type of car that people who do have money would like.

While that sad tale might not be relevant to this thread, the general principal is. Bring in stuff that will appeal to people who are likely to have cash.

[Stevee2]

I'm living in NYC at the moment until July (work) and theres some good deals to be had. It's hard finding things though especially stuff that is practical (and reasonable) to ship home. Shipping here is insanely expensive, I imagine it's much more reasonable from the West coast?

[shafty]

I really appreciate all your posts/advice - THANKS - please keep 'em coming! :niceone:

Shafty

[Smifffy]

The corollary to what Pritch said is to bring in stuff that people that have very little money are likely to blow it on to give the impression that they have money. I always, always buy Levis, Wrangler & Lee Jeans when over there. A couple of times I considered bringing in some in common sizes to throw up on tardme, but decided I couldn't be bothered with the tards that would be likely to rip all the tags off, wear em and then want to return 'em. So much for my entrepreneurial spirit.

As well as BBQs and Ride ons, one thing that always strikes me as ridiculously cheap over there, compared to here is chilly bins. Even considered packing one full of levis lol.

For stuff that's likely to be easier to move, I'd go for whatever the latest clothing gear is for skaters over there before you leave. By the time you get back and settled it will be in demand over here and the hood rats will drop their latest WINZ special needs allowance on it without hesitation.

[SMOKEU]

Bring back a rock of crack cocaine.

[paturoa]

Late model Trumpies are a lot cheaper in merka compared to here. Have a look on craigslist or even better something like searchtempest http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?statecodes=3_4_5_6_7_8_9_10_11_12_13_1 4_15_16_17_18_19_20_21_22_23_24_25_26_27_28_29_30_ 31_32_33_34_35_36_37_38_39_40_41_43_44_45_46_47_48 _49_50_51_52_53_54_56_1&citycodes=&location=&area=custom&search_string=triumph+tiger+800+xc&keytype=adv&Region=na&cityselect=manual&page=0&category=8&subcat=sss&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max

[Big Dave]

Get Boman a jacket.

[shafty]

Hey, what about caravans? Like http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/rvs/3701972658.html

I know the doors are on the opposite side (who cares) - but whats involved in rewiring does anyone know??

[AllanB]

Interesting - all the caravans that have been privately imported I know of were all ex England.

[slowpoke]

Some years ago a guy I know bought back a TransAm with the intention of moving it on. It took a lonnnng time to sell.

A dealer told him that the TransAm was the wrong kind of car to bring in, too many of the people who like cars like that have no cash.
He was told he should have bought in a BMW, Audi, or Mercedes, the type of car that people who do have money would like.

While that sad tale might not be relevant to this thread, the general principal is. Bring in stuff that will appeal to people who are likely to have cash.

Nothing to do with cash, plenty of muscle car fans have cash. It's just the wrong car. It was never as popular as the Camaro which shares it's GM F-body platform, and more than likely from the wrong era (post '72, a time that every muscle car fan likes to pretend never existed).

Whatever you do you need to know your market, otherwise it's just a punt and you might as well go down to the casino. You'll get 50 different opinions on here and know nothing about any of them so beware! Play to your own strengths, interests.

[shafty]

Hi y'all from Texas - a rare occasion of being wet underfoot, so may be starting work around midday.....

Started poking around at prices over here, will share some examples - see the attached Stihl and price tag

A Kiwi Cobber just bought this mint 59 Impala 6 for $16k - plenty more in THAT warehouse!

[shafty]

Picked up a 99 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6 V8 as a run about and road trip car for when we have time off, cost me 2k, and < $50 a tank of gas

[unstuck]

Damn that saw is cheap.:gob: Whats the crop the header is on? Would be a cruisy sort of job with a bin that big on the back of the semi.:2thumbsup

[shafty]

Wheat for silage.....corn season starts in a month ~ 6 weeks.......

[unstuck]

And if you happen to see any of the smaller ratchets in this pic, could ya let me know a price. They are craftsman tools. :blip::blip::2thumbsup

http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/image/spin_prod_206375501?hei=600&amp;wid=600&amp;op_sharpen=1&amp;q lt=90,0&amp;resMode=sharp&amp;op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0

[unstuck]

They must be some huge stacks, got any pics of that?:blip:

[nudemetalz]

M1A1 Abrams + a couple thousand litres of JetA1
errr...maybe a 120mm shell or 2...

Would sort out some of NZ's current political issues....

[reggie1198]

A Ducati. Go into any dealer, see how much they're worth and convert that into New Zealand dollars. The result makes them look even more attractive then they are here.

What he said, A 1199 is about 16,500 - 17,500 add a few more on for the S and R models.
It works out to mid 20's for a bike that retails at well over 40k

[rastuscat]

Scarlett Johansen

[Drew]

A Dodge Viper...With Scarlett Johanson in it!

[chrisso]

A Big Block Dodge Challanger. With Scarlett Johanssen riding shotgun.

[unstuck]

Shiiite, I dont feel so bad about asking for a price on the ratchet now with all these greedy bastards around. But if you do happen to see a cheap F100 4x4, I could be interested.:yes: Does not have to be blue though, black will be fine, TA.:Punk:

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1960_Ford_F100_4x4_LWB_Cummins_Diesel_4BT_Swap_For _Sale_Front_0_resize.jpg

[leeroy996]

If you're looking for a track bike...

http://weraclassifieds.com/#axzz2WkzmR6IO

[shafty]

Read and weep

[James Deuce]

So you people really ARE upside down!?

[shafty]

So you people really ARE upside down!?

Doh, other side of the world, helloooooo

[shafty]

And if you happen to see any of the smaller ratchets in this pic, could ya let me know a price. They are craftsman tools. :blip::blip::2thumbsup

http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/image/spin_prod_206375501?hei=600&amp;wid=600&amp;op_sharpen=1&amp;q lt=90,0&amp;resMode=sharp&amp;op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0

A Sears flyer in today's paper......

[jasonu]

And if you happen to see any of the smaller ratchets in this pic, could ya let me know a price. They are craftsman tools. :blip::blip::2thumbsup

http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/image/spin_prod_206375501?hei=600&amp;wid=600&amp;op_sharpen=1&amp;q lt=90,0&amp;resMode=sharp&amp;op_usm=0.9,0.5,0,0

Sears sells that brand of tools. Better than average quality at a reasonable price.

[unstuck]

Sears sells that brand of tools. Better than average quality at a reasonable price.

Yeah, my last one came from sears in New York about 20yrs ago and it was my favorite ratchet, but I think one of our local bobbys took it when they were last here.:angry2:

[shafty]

Bought these while in the local Napa store getting a fuse for the Mercury. $29.95 + tax, about $31, not sure if that's real good but I thought it was a "buy" for my own use...

[shafty]

What's a good brand of Ride On mower Guys?

Chur

Shafty

[unstuck]

John deer, jonsereds, Husqvarna, I would go with a brand that is going to be easy to get parts for. TYM do some good lawn tractors. Good score on the ratchet spanners too.:2thumbsup

[Drew]

What's a good brand of Ride On mower Guys?

Chur

ShaftyCub Cadet is BOSS.

[jasonu]

What's a good brand of Ride On mower Guys?

Chur

Shafty

Husqvarna, John Deere, Troy Built, Craftsman. Listed in order of coolness (and probably price too.)

[shafty]

They must be some huge stacks, got any pics of that?:blip:

Yeah, some are huge alright - here is a couple of " before" photos taken from the pit entrance - those tractors in the distance are HUGE close up....284343284344

[1billyboy]

Yeah, some are huge alright - here is a couple of " before" photos taken from the pit entrance - those tractors in the distance are HUGE close up....284343284344

I know we are down under but no need to turn the pictures upside down;)

[James Deuce]

I know we are down under but no need to turn the pictures upside down;)
We're not down-under. Galactic North is right over our heads. He's down-under, hence all the upside down photos.

[nodrog]

some Venolia pistons for a bmw r90s

[Erelyes]

Why bother coming back? :ar15: :scooter: :beer: :angry2: :buggerd:

[unstuck]

Yeah, some are huge alright - here is a couple of " before" photos taken from the pit entrance - those tractors in the distance are HUGE close up...

Fark, that is a huge pit. Are those pivot steer john deers?? Cant tell in that photo, look like the 9R series anyway???? Good stuff dude.:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[Road kill]

Looks like fun.

Bring back an El Camino ute full of late shovel and early 1340 evo engines,plus a few 5 speed gearboxes.

A few sets of S&S engine cases an some flowed heads.

Maybe a Blood Hound pup to ride in the ute.:yes:

[shafty]

Apologies for the upside-downess - they appear correctly til I post em

[buggerit]

escort smartradar :yes:

[Damantis]

Someone at the NSA will have it.

Working with grain in Texas? Give Monsanto a kick in the balls for me, then.

[rastuscat]

Bring back some hot Latino chicks to play with when you get home.

[Ocean1]

What's a good brand of Ride On mower Guys?

Chur

Shafty

Husqvarna Rider.

284483

Mine's got a minibar.

[Highlander]

Picked up a 99 Mercury Grand Marquis GS 4.6 V8 as a run about and road trip car for when we have time off, cost me 2k, and < $50 a tank of gas

Bought me a Land Rover for $1800 but it costs $200 to fill it (do the rest of my running on the BMW though so it goes a long way toward averaging out my carbon footprint). ;) perhaps you should bring back some barrels of petrol - or Jack Daniels, good call either way.

[fridayflash]

as a teenager i wouldve bought home...switchblade knives, 9" detroit lockers and mx boots..not sure if much has changed