Anyone used Shipito?

**Padmei** · 26th June 2011, 18:33

Found this & thought it was quite good until I saw that you have to fill out a customs declaration form

http://www.shipito.com

**pete-blen** · 26th June 2011, 18:42

Hi..
the parcel shipping prises are to good to be true...
Check it out before yer front up the $

I import a lot of stuff from the US... those prises are
GOOD .. if they are true..

I use a arms exporter in the US.. but he will ship other
stuff as well...

there is/was another out fit... "ship back to you"
not spelt like that

Customs don't want to know about it unless its more than $400nz with includes shiping prise..
Or a restricted item.. ie.. fire arm

Peter

**FJRider** · 26th June 2011, 18:48

Originally Posted by Padmei

Found this & thought it was quite good until I saw that you have to fill out a customs declaration form

So ... whats the problem with THAT ... ???

**Padmei** · 26th June 2011, 19:50

Originally Posted by FJRider

So ... whats the problem with THAT ... ???

GST-I'm trying to get stuff in without paying GST. When I work out Net prices then add the GST to them the amount is quite a bit.

**FJRider** · 26th June 2011, 19:57

Originally Posted by Padmei

GST-I'm trying to get stuff in without paying GST. When I work out Net prices then add the GST to them the amount is quite a bit.

If you succeed ... beware of/search ... unpaid tax penalties ... and figure them into your equasions ... for later ...

GST or Import taxes ... you will pay either or both ...

GOOD LUCK ...

**young1** · 26th June 2011, 20:02

I believe that you can ask who ever you are buying the goods from to write a lesser amount on the invoice in case Custome etc take an interest.

Don't ask how I know.....

**pete-blen** · 26th June 2011, 20:05

Originally Posted by Padmei

GST-I'm trying to get stuff in without paying GST. When I work out Net prices then add the GST to them the amount is quite a bit.

NO GST payable unless yer brake the $400 limit...

**Padmei** · 26th June 2011, 20:06

Originally Posted by FJRider

If you succeed ... beware of/search ... unpaid tax penalties ... and figure them into your equasions ... for later ...

GST or Import taxes ... you will pay either or both ...

GOOD LUCK ...

Oh they're all figured in there- they come under the heading in the spreadsheet "money other people far less cleverer than me should have to pay "

**Padmei** · 26th June 2011, 20:10

Originally Posted by young1

I believe that you can ask who ever you are buying the goods from to write a lesser amount on the invoice in case Custome etc take an interest.

Don't ask how I know.....

Funny you say that cos I enquired about a price,sales tax & shipping from oncycles in the US for something & in the reply they stated really clearly that they do NOT write gift or change amounts or intentionaly try to mislead customs etc. I hadn't asked them about it - they must get quite a few people wanting to try it on.

**AllanB** · 26th June 2011, 20:13

Yes I have. I was recommended them by a friend you used them on a fairly regular basis with small items.

I've had a couple of items sent on to me from them. A helmet was the largest.

Basically they set you up a USA address - many USA stores don't ship international so you have them ship to your USA Shipitto address and they ship on to you. They get a set charge for the handling (US$8.50 I think in my cases) and you get to choose what shipping option you desire to send to NZ.

My experience has been that it has been quick and easy.

Yes you need to fill out a customs declaration prior to them sending the package - this removes the responsibility from them and you are the one responsible for the customs declaration. No big deal - just declare what it is and the price you paid.
You'll only have a issue if you bullshit the price and get caught. Items under NZ$400 (including shipping I think) are of little interest to customs and I've never been charged a customs fee or GST on many sub $400 packages.

**JATZ** · 26th June 2011, 20:14

Originally Posted by pete-blen

NO GST payable unless yer brake the $400 limit...

Is that $400 nz or from country of origin, does it apply to price paid in foreign dollars or n.z peso's.
I'm thinkin of getting another tank too Padders

**AllanB** · 26th June 2011, 20:17

Originally Posted by JATZ

Is that $400 nz or from country of origin, does it apply to price paid in foreign dollars or n.z peso's.
I'm thinkin of getting another tank too Padders

NZ $ at the time of landing in NZ so you need to factor in a possibility of a dollar drop during shipping if the item is close to the $400.

**FJRider** · 26th June 2011, 20:23

The exchange rate is more important than tax payable ... keep a watch on that ...

**Padmei** · 26th June 2011, 20:27

Originally Posted by FJRider

The exchange rate is more important than tax payable ... keep a watch on that ...

The currency changes by a few cents not 15% automatically.

**pete-blen** · 26th June 2011, 20:32

Originally Posted by JATZ

Is that $400 nz or from country of origin, does it apply to price paid in foreign dollars or n.z peso's.
I'm thinkin of getting another tank too Padders

Its $400 NZ.. that includes the shiping prise

Edit...
If you do brake $400nz...
they charge GST on the whole amount not
just the amount over $400nz