Overseas orders

[buggsubique]

OK here's a thread (maybe a sticky if it takes off?) for people to use when ordering bits and pieces from O'seas. It might save freight (which lets face it can be pretty a big part of the cost) if a couple others were wanting to get bits too.

Websites like Electrex World, Thumpertalk, Wemoto etc etc...(all of which I recently used and thought in hindsight I should have asked around).

The idea is that you post if you're looking to order and are willing to have somone piggyback your order. PM's can sort out freight / costs sharing etc. Not a thread for gasbagging and high fives, just cutting deals.

Buggs

[rosie631]

I don't need any parts at the moment, but sounds like a bloody good idea to me.

[babysteps]

I want some of thoses tool tubes I posted in Junkman Joe's Tool bag thread. be keen to sort out a bulk order

[YellowDog]

I don't need any parts at the moment, but sounds like a bloody good idea to me.

Huh? I thought you were after loads of stuff.

[Mr Merde]

Not too sure if the postage\shipping is that prohibitive.

Recently I broke my gear lever. Suzuki GS 1200 SS

Went to Suzuki dealer and was quoted $125 for a replacement.

Went online and found a UK site willing to supply both gear and brake levers, anodised and posted for $100.

So I wait a week longer for the parts.

[Crisis management]

Now I might be miles out here....isn't there a $ value above which GST is charged on imported goods, something like $400? I have done little importing myself but recall something about this when I brought in a gas tank which got close to this value. It would be well worth checking before going to far.

Other than that, it sounds a great idea but watch the money so no one "forgets" to pay.

[rogerh]

The $400 figure is correct, and freight or postage is included in the valuation. However it seems to depend on the mood in customs, as I have had several things with a value higher than this through with no problem, but I do sometimes have to pay. No big hassle though. I just figure the best way is to not sweat it, and pay when you need to. Still works out way cheaper, even with the GST at times.

Even better is to fill your bags when you travel. The US is great for selection and price!

However. When you need something urgently from your dealer, it is better to know him. I try and support them when they do good deals, but often overseas is very hard to turn away. Less than half usually gets my attention pretty fast.

Lots more second hand parts available overseas as well, and pretty easy to fudge the value if needed.

[idleidolidyll]

Here's a tip:

I use http://www.buyusa.co.nz/

You pay a small annual fee and they give you an address in the USA. You have the goods shipped to the USA (very good for those annoying restricted items) and then pay your bill.
Buy USA will consolidate your order into a shipment to NZ, arrange the Customs clearance if required and bill you what is due. Then they courier the item/s to your address in NZ.

I've found it useful if you get a few items together with friends and as mentioned, many of those used items on eBay etc that will only ship to the USA can now be bought.

Give it a try

That said though, don't ignore your local suppliers. use this as a last resort and support NZ jobs.

[rosie631]

Huh? I thought you were after loads of stuff.

LOL. I was pricing stuff cos I was looking at restoring my written off bike. But decided it wasn't a happening thing. Buying another one instead.

[JATZ]

Dino......
I feel a trip to hessler's coming on....

[YellowDog]

Here's a tip:

I use http://www.buyusa.co.nz/

You pay a small annual fee and they give you an address in the USA. You have the goods shipped to the USA (very good for those annoying restricted items) and then pay your bill.
Buy USA will consolidate your order into a shipment to NZ, arrange the Customs clearance if required and bill you what is due. Then they courier the item/s to your address in NZ.

I've found it useful if you get a few items together with friends and as mentioned, many of those used items on eBay etc that will only ship to the USA can now be bought.

Give it a try

That said though, don't ignore your local suppliers. use this as a last resort and support NZ jobs.

Be careful with Buyusa. Their shipping costs are very high.

The last time I was going to import a part, I ended up buying locally as the small saving was not worth the hassle.

[idleidolidyll]

Be careful with Buyusa. Their shipping costs are very high.

The last time I was going to import a part, I ended up buying locally as the small saving was not worth the hassle.

yep, shipping costs CAN be high and that's why it still pays to combine orders if you can.

[Taz]

Good Idea. I recently got some wolfman stuff from Australia.......

(Waits for Robert Taylor to chime in about NZ jobs......)

[Squiggles]

Ill join in on orders for farkles, i've yet to locate anybody here selling case savers etc

[NordieBoy]

Ill join in on orders for farkles, i've yet to locate anybody here selling case savers etc

Perry for DR650 case savers.
http://www.motorcycleproducts.org/En...n-frameset.htm
$114US for all 3 guards inc postage.
Looks like he'll do a deal on multiple orders.