Bike gear from USA

**Canuck** · 15th April 2007, 10:14

Has any one bought gear from this site?
What are they like to deal with?
thanks

http://www.ridegear.com/

**Tickler** · 17th April 2007, 13:52

I looked at this site a while ago. They didnt use to accept international orders for credit fraud reasons. Then the other month i looked again and they now do international! yay(a bit late for me). From the looks of it they are good, but you will probably find that there aren't too many people who have used them here.

Some of those clearance prices are absolutely insane! especially with the exchange rate the way it is at the moment.

**Finn** · 17th April 2007, 14:27

And with the dollar at .74, even more reason to buy from the US. They have stock too.

**placidfemme** · 17th April 2007, 14:34

ohhh no... why did you post that link up...

Shift Blowouts Blowout Brawler Leather Gloves for NZ$40.85

*so shouldn't be looking at this...*

Edit: lol... theres like 4 things I want... and I havn't even shown Sam yet...

Is buying over the net via credit card recommended?

**Mully** · 17th April 2007, 18:34

Originally Posted by placidfemme

Is buying over the net via credit card recommended?

Nope. Use cash instead. Open your CD Drive, put in cash and close it. Then they get the money.

Seriously, it's fine as long as the web address starts "https" (secure site).

I'm sure any IT techies around here will flame this if it's incorrect.

**Winter** · 17th April 2007, 21:28

Originally Posted by Mully

Nope. Use cash instead. Open your CD Drive, put in cash and close it. Then they get the money.

Seriously, it's fine as long as the web address starts "https" (secure site).

I'm sure any IT techies around here will flame this if it's incorrect.

almost...

Any joker can setup a site starting with https.

If it doesn't popup saying 'this certificate is invalid blah blah' then your generally pretty safe.. YMMV.. IANAL

**Sanx** · 17th April 2007, 22:15

Originally Posted by Winter

Any joker can setup a site starting with https.

If it doesn't popup saying 'this certificate is invalid blah blah' then your generally pretty safe.. YMMV.. IANAL

The certificate only guarantees that the site actually belongs to the people they claim to be. However, it doesn't stop the people being frauds and then running off with your money.

However, it's very unlikely. Just go for it.

**placidfemme** · 18th April 2007, 11:08

Originally Posted by Sanx

However, it's very unlikely. Just go for it.

sweet I think I might...

**pritch** · 18th April 2007, 13:41

I have bought a number of bike items from the USA, two Sunblockers, three pairs of Held gloves (you need to get the size right), crash bungs, PowerComander, etc. Usually I choose a supplier that advertises in the US bike mags, or get links from Internet biking related sites.

So far, touch wood, no problem. Actually your card details can be at greater risk in a local restaurant than on the 'Net.

**steved** · 20th April 2007, 08:52

I'm looking for a particular Shift jacket for the lady and I was having trouble finding many sites in the States which would ship to NZ. Can someone please name a couple of sites that will ship to New Zealand. Cheers.

**Naki Rat** · 20th April 2007, 13:52

Apart from the risks of internet purchasing be aware that import charges, duty, GST may be payable. There are also tax free value minimums!

Check out the details here http://www.customs.govt.nz/nr/rdonly...actsheet28.pdf

And having the seller claim the goods are worth less than the purchase price is not a good idea. The guys and girls at Customs are pretty switched on and have seen it all before.

I've purchased plenty via Ebay and haven't been taxed but have lost money on wayward shipments not arriving. Best of luck on your dealings

**Kendog** · 20th April 2007, 17:48

Originally Posted by steved

I'm looking for a particular Shift jacket for the lady and I was having trouble finding many sites in the States which would ship to NZ. Can someone please name a couple of sites that will ship to New Zealand. Cheers.

Mrs KD got her Shift Jacket here as it was not available in NZ. Great service, great price.

**fishb8nz** · 21st April 2007, 04:49

Over the years, I've bought heaps of fishing gear with no problems. Sometimes the shipping costs are high as they charge 20% for surface postage. So, if it's a small, costly item, like a game reel, the shipping can be overly high.
If you know someone in the States who you can have it delivered to then get them to re-label it, post it to NZ, then this can save a heap!
Never been asked to pay duty.

**The Lone Rider** · 21st April 2007, 08:50

I order airsoft guns from overseas all the time. Technically, there is GST on anything you import BUT most often they don't ask you to pay GST unless the valued worth of the contents of the package is worth $400 NZD or more. Then they ask you to pay before delivery. In some cases you wont even get a letter or phone call asking you to pay. It just won't arrive and you'll be thinking "WTF?" and make some phone calls and THEN discover they want money.

As for payment, I like to use Paypal. I reckon its safer then directly using a credit card.