Buying from the States?

[HenryDorsetCase]

My line of thought exactly.

If the NZ price is not too out there I will buy locally.

yup, price is one part of the "Where do i buy" equation: others are "how much hassle" "when will I get it" "What if its wrong" "What if it never arrives" ""what if aliens abduct me, or the sender before he or she sends it"

the bigger ticket the item, the more expensive it is to send, the more crucial the item is, the less likely I am to buy non-local, no matter what the price.

[monkeymcbean]

hi guys I have a mate that works in the states and he can get me a great deal on a new jacket.
is there any import duties I will have to pay through customs.
just dont want to get caught with an extra bill at the end.

I get most of my stuff from newenough.com i bought one item and with the postage it was over the $400 or so dollars it was not to bad the extra but had a chat to customs and they are pretty reasonable and sometimes let a bit of stuff through, but this was quiet a bit over, so i got caught out...bummer but it fitted great, it would have cost me the extra to drive to a city find a bike shop, try to find jackets in the large choice of ...'black' and 'black' get a parking ticket etc etc so it was all still worth it in the end. blah blah.

[monkeymcbean]

yup, price is one part of the "Where do i buy" equation: others are "how much hassle" "when will I get it" "What if its wrong" "What if it never arrives" ""what if aliens abduct me, or the sender before he or she sends it"

the bigger ticket the item, the more expensive it is to send, the more crucial the item is, the less likely I am to buy non-local, no matter what the price.

You worry to much, newenough.com are fantastic check out the site, has all size charts, always arrive within a week and a half, you can track it, email them and they repy. ebay can be a little more risky and a bit of a hassle with bike stuff, especially europe, its the language thing really.

[Robert Taylor]

You worry to much, newenough.com are fantastic check out the site, has all size charts, always arrive within a week and a half, you can track it, email them and they repy. ebay can be a little more risky and a bit of a hassle with bike stuff, especially europe, its the language thing really.

Have you stopped to consider how much this impacts on employment in NZ? We are sending our money offshore and feeding mouths there rather than looking after our own workers.

[ynot slow]

A simple test is check out what you want overseas and check it out locally.Case and point I was looking at a new helmet,through a few links which have popped up here I did a bit of research.Shoei diabolic close out lid(ltd sizes)$329 plus $70 freight US$399,the day I checked the exchange rate was converted to $675NZ,did check on prices in bike shops via web(not in person)$849.If it was me it isn't worth the risk,and by shopping locally you can ask for discount or extras,everyone wants discounts.

The main thing about this item to remember is that it was a close out and thus was cheaper than normal,facter that in and the difference would be negated maybe.

[Hailwood]

Ive bought from USA for parts and I have purchased locally as well. To me it comes down to a simple fact...what is going to cost me? I was quoted $2200 for HD saddlebags, mounting brackets ect from my dealer here...same item from dealer in USA...$1200..no gst charged etc...that a saving of $1000!!!!...for the same HD item. Goods come from USA to Australia (markup) and then NZ (another markup)..not local dealer's fault but fact.

Have just ordered a replacement screen for the Buell from USA..why? cant get it in NZ..in fact it is cheaper to get from USA than OZ. May have to get a jacket from USA because, once again, NZ dealers dont stock them.

Like others, if the saving is minimal, then I will go local but if the saving is a good one, then its a no brainer....I am sorry Robert but this..buy local and put food in others mouths is a fine sentitment but in reality I have x $ to spend and need to get the best deal I can..that is a simple fact of life..maybe not PC but fact nonetheless.

In the last 9 years I have purchased 7 bikes of which 6 were from a dealer and all serviced by dealers. I think I have contributed to my local economy.

[ynot slow]

Agree with you Hailwood,I have purchased from retailers for my bike gear,and bike repairs.My bike is under warranty so needed to be serviced by a dealer,reasonable price,but quite annoying when the service sheet had items to be adjusted,replaced,inspected etc and was printed on the bill for me,but not done.


I grabbed some h7 plus 90 bulbs from UK,took 5days to arrive and half price of plus 50 from the 2 big parts outlets,sure an auto sparky might get them but he buys 2sets maybe,not exactly large quantities,but when you get a bemused look from staff at repco/supercheap,ask if manager might have idea and still vague looks you tend to think wtf.

[rosie631]

but when you get a bemused look from staff at repco/supercheap,ask if manager might have idea and still vague looks you tend to think wtf.

I have found repco to be total shit. They have put me wrong a couple of times. Even though they are the closest place to me I refuse to go there now. Their staff seem to have no idea about the stuff they're selling. It's bullshit.

[ynot slow]

I have found repco to be total shit. They have put me wrong a couple of times. Even though they are the closest place to me I refuse to go there now. Their staff seem to have no idea about the stuff they're selling. It's bullshit.

Agree partly with you,some guys are good,a lot like bike shops,a crappy parts guy,salesman,mechanic can stuff up a good dealership,thus why some go via internet for parts etc.

Internet doesn't always mean overseas,can be say any retail outlet like Cycletreds,Motoretail etc in NZ.

[monkeymcbean]

Have you stopped to consider how much this impacts on employment in NZ? We are sending our money offshore and feeding mouths there rather than looking after our own workers.

Well sweetie, ive stood around in some bike retail shops with money to burn in my pockets and been ignored, ive also found clothing selection limited to black. I understand you cannot stock everything. And you are right, I have stopped and considered before buying overseas I DO FEEL GUILTY, I bought my bike new in New Zealand, used a local transporter, get it serviced locally, and i do have a bit of bike gear so not all was bought from the states, only when the dollar was right. But I am pretty shy when it comes to noiseing around in bike shops, i bought my bike without even going in and riding it, i got all the information about it online. SO ive got a problem about shopping in public..ha ha.

[awayatc]

be good if NZ started leading by example....

All blacks play in Adidas for gods sake....

[chrispy121]

Have you stopped to consider how much this impacts on employment in NZ? We are sending our money offshore and feeding mouths there rather than looking after our own workers.

I started this thread and as I stated before I am currently unemployed I was already made redundant and yet I am still prepared to buy in New Zealand if there wasnt a huge penalty say aroun $100 or so dollars.
at present the pricing I have received for this item is $400 more than what I can buy this out of the states for including allowance for getting stung for GST here in New Zealand.

I might change this thread can any body that is still working please donate money to me so I can pay the difference to buy out of New Zeland and not send money off shore.

or any bike shops I will come in and work for an alpinestars leather jacket saving them wages.

any takers???????

[chrispy121]

ok so just had a call I start a new job in a couple of weeks.
I have now decided that I will buy an RC-1 jacket black size 44/54 any one with existing stock they want to move I can buy for $420 us + GST that works out to $760 kiwi + gst can any one get close to that it might help them move some stock
Send me a Message

[rosie631]

ok so just had a call I start a new job in a couple of weeks.

Hey, well done. You must be rapt. Jobs not easy to come by at the moment.

[slydesigns]

mark it as a gift.

value it at below 100

I get ramdomly pinged with import duties. Its 12.5 gst and 12.5 import duties. Its at customs discretion as to what they apply and when they apply it. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

But all my parts and riding gear, like all my ICONS stuff, comes from the US. Its funny how my ICON Airframe Helmet valued at $310US slipped through tax free but my ICON Armoured Vest valued at $100US actual cost got pinged.

The local Triumph dealer, ANZA doenst carry ANY go fast parts for the 675 and cant be assed researching for anything either, so I WILL buy overseas and do it with a smile on my face because they are prepared to help me.

ICON doesn't appear to have an importer here in NZ and as thats the gear I choose to ride in, again, I'll happily send my money offshore. If an importer brings it in, I'll not need to, but I'm not changing brands and styles of riding gear to suit NZ retailers when they dont carry a single piece of Freestyle Street riding gear here in NZ, you either have full leathers, bulky textile, useless draggin jeans or have to switch to motoX and FMX gear. No thanks, tried that.