Am off to the States - what would YOU bring back?

**AllanB** · 9th April 2013, 20:27

Originally Posted by avgas

World Peace

Wrong country to get that from ..............

**HenryDorsetCase** · 9th April 2013, 20:33

Originally Posted by shafty

Okay, okay - with our Visa's now approved for us to work in the United States for 6 months, I guess it's safe to say we're off!

Working with 20 other Kiwi's driving for the Texas grain harvest - should be a hoot.

The question is - I'm keen to keep an eye out for a bargain to bring back to NZ, if there is some coin to be made. I'd be keen for a farm quad or a dual purpose bike for my own use, but what do YOU think would appeal to Kiwi's at a good price?

Harley motors? A KTM Dualie? I know the NZ market is fickle at the best of times, but feel free to give your opinion.

Cheers

Shafty

A Richard Pollock XS650 (or Sporty) Street Tracker. Or a Phil Little kit.... or an XR750 Harley hyphen Davidson

or some sort of Jap classic. CB750 sandcast, Z900 something like that.

**shafty** · 9th April 2013, 20:33

Originally Posted by carburator

we brought back racing quad's mainly due to the fact that I could buy them cheaper
than the dealer could. ( on sold to the dealer )

weaponry is fickle, ar mags from brownells used to be cheap now its a rip off..

yank tanks.. meh factor in shipping..

one that i would look at is a lot of early japanese oem parts that dealers tend to sit on..

Cheers Carb, what sort of parts do ya mean in general Mate?

**scumdog** · 9th April 2013, 20:53

Originally Posted by carburator

yank tanks.. meh factor in shipping..

..

Bought a '66 Ford Thunderbird, had it shipped from Oregon to my back door then vinned it etc.

All up the above added $5,000 to purchase price.

**shafty** · 9th April 2013, 22:50

Originally Posted by scumdog

Bought a '66 Ford Thunderbird, had it shipped from Oregon to my back door then vinned it etc.

All up the above added $5,000 to purchase price.

Cheers Scummy, got any favourite websites for classic cars? Ta Mate

**george formby** · 9th April 2013, 23:10

Originally Posted by shafty

Cheers Carb, what sort of parts do ya mean in general Mate?

I've noticed on a predominantly Merckan forum I visit now & again that they seem to have no trouble sourcing parts for older 2t's. Dirt & road. IT's, PE's, RD's, RG's, KX's etc. Some gawjus old twin shock Honda trailies kicking about too. A lot of leather gear is comparatively cheap. A mate in the UK used to pay for his holiday by bringing back suitcases of flying jackets from the army surplus. Came back with 4 Kirby vacuum cleaners one year.

I know a man who would give a left testicle, probably not his, for a front wheel spindle to sort his rabid PE 400.

**Akzle** · 10th April 2013, 05:59

mr101 diesel bike for me. And a whiteknight polycarb sniperifle system

**pete-blen** · 10th April 2013, 06:21

Honda NC700X DCT version....honda NZ an't bringing in... i want one....

**orangeback** · 10th April 2013, 07:22

Originally Posted by shafty

Cheers Scummy, got any favourite websites for classic cars? Ta Mate

look on craigs list in the state you going to
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
cars.com

**Dangsta** · 10th April 2013, 07:50

Originally Posted by orangeback

look on craigs list in the state you going to
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
cars.com

+1 re Craiglist. I spend about a month every year in the States and while I don't bring stuff back specifically to make cash, I find Craigslist a brilliant source of well priced gear. My last trip I brought a great quality track bike back which cost me $630 usd and would be around $2k NZ over here. Best thing was it was only $35 to take it back as excess baggage due to special provisions for sports gear. I can't stress enough, if you are meeting someone to do the trade, choose a safe, public space to do the deal. Most people are good and well intentioned but better safe than sorry. Next time I'm over I've decided to bring back some fixie/track bike parts. Another thing would be to think about bring back some Gibson Les Paul guitars. $700 in the States for a Les Paul Studio and the same gat in the Rockshop is $1799NZ. Huge money to be made on Gibsons plus you can make some dude's dream come true. Enjoy, D

**leathel** · 10th April 2013, 08:03

Rifle optics would be on my list.... would be looking at lots of sites re rifle bits especially those that give rebates to US delivery billing/addresses only

Classic car (shipping isn't to bad considering what you pay for a good car here)

Cheap Harley

**Gianz** · 10th April 2013, 08:09

yamaha R6 throttle tubes. 9$ there, 50$ here...

**boman** · 10th April 2013, 08:14

Ride on Lawnmower's. I guy I work with bought 25 ex demo mowers for $500 each. Most had never been started.

He sold them for $3000 ea. when he got home. It only took 4 weeks to sell them all.

He only needed to get 7 keys cut IIRC.

Or else bring yourself some bike gear. Its all cheaper in the states.