You would have to be mad not to buy from the USA at the moment

**orangeback** · 19th July 2007, 18:22

with the nzd at nearly at 80 cents to the usd , you couldn't find a better time to be bringing in a new kit for yourself ,
We have brought in over the last month
ARAI RX7 CORSAIR HELMET , NAKANO and Haga ,
Alpinestar Tech 4 boots ,
Alpinestare TZ1 jacket ,
Alpinestar track pants,
Technic top of line suit ,
as well as Knox Armor
and alpinestar armor meshsuit ,
all this at less than 2/3 of what youd pay for it here
from Flyin brian Deals ,he writes up the value at $40 SO YOU DONT PAY GST and it on you door step within 6 days
http://stores.ebay.com/Flyin-Brians-...QQftidZ2QQtZkm
if your in the market for some new gear get into it b4 that arse falls out of the dollar

**Cajun** · 19th July 2007, 18:31

flying brian - is awsome we have spend lots and lots of money with him over the past 18months - 2 years.

In process of buying a full s/s yoshi trs(carbon can) system for a zx14r at moment, should be landed for about NZ$1200

**orangeback** · 19th July 2007, 18:34

this will help you guys know whats its going to cost ya
http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
ive bough most stuff out of the states for 2 years now

**Cajun** · 19th July 2007, 18:36

I personally use www.xe.org

**riffer** · 19th July 2007, 19:49

Shipping's still a killer though...

I'd really like a K&N SU-9094 for the bike but its still bloody expensive to get one over here.

Any one have any contacts that can get stuff over here for good prices?

**Cajun** · 19th July 2007, 19:54

alot helps if you can combine ship with someone ordering items riffer

aka when this pipe comes thru looking at doing couple of other thing with it, for a few other people localy

**Mr. Peanut** · 19th July 2007, 20:01

You'd have to be mad to be keeping your savings in NZ dollars...

**TLMAN** · 19th July 2007, 20:06

What is the deal with GST though. I just bought a radar detector which will be arriving in a coupla weeks and i got to thinking. It has been sent through the USPS so will it come straight to my door or will I have to collect it somewhere after I pay GST. Anybody know?

**imdying** · 19th July 2007, 20:13

If there's GST to pay, customs will let you know soon enough (i.e. you'll need to pay it before you pick up the parcel). If the value of the GST owing is less than $50 (i.e. the part and freight is worth less than $400NZD), they don't bother collecting it. Over that amount, they usually do, although things go through without hassles at times. If you're getting over the $400 mark, you would be wise to budget for it.

What's the story with GST on second things like forks though, that I don't know?

**RantyDave** · 19th July 2007, 20:15

Originally Posted by Fumeux

You'd have to be mad to be keeping your savings in NZ dollars...

Au Contraire, Rodney. The NZD is a great place to keep your savings - it's still appreciating and we have (I believe) the highest interest rates in the world right now. I was reading something about the current value of the NZD and, as it turns out, quite a lot of the problem is Japanese housewives ... who control the family finances and are pretty keen on stuffing their savings into NZD for just this reason.

Where to put it when it starts dropping again is a much better question. How to get it there, too.

You also need to remember that part of the effect is because the US dollar is dropping so fast at the moment. Compared to the Euro (http://finance.google.com/finance?q=NZDEUR) it's not nearly so clear cut. Mind you, compare it to the yen (http://finance.google.com/finance?q=NZDJPY) and you can see why *they* like it.

**Big Dave** · 19th July 2007, 20:15

>> You would have to be mad not to buy from the USA at the moment<<

Or you happen to believe in supporting local business.

**Usarka** · 19th July 2007, 20:20

Originally Posted by RantyDave

Where to put it when it starts dropping again is a much better question. How to get it there, too.

You might not see it dropping. like saying sell your share's in 87 when the market starts dropping.

**MotoGirl** · 19th July 2007, 20:35

Originally Posted by Big Dave

>> You would have to be mad not to buy from the USA at the moment<<

Or you happen to believe in supporting local business.

When a local supplier offers the goods for a reasonable price, I'll happily purchase from them. I saved a whopping $700 on my Alpinestars suit so it's no wonder I screwed local business and imported it! The savings alone bought my helmet and gloves

**Timber020** · 19th July 2007, 20:48

I have been buying lots of work gear, but since im off to the US in aug Im waiting until then to buy some bike stuff (even the wife is going to get some.)

There are some great toys to be had!