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surfin
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 Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:19 pm Post subject: Putting shocks in luggage to bring back from Overseas? |
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I'm going to the US soon and was looking to get some new shocks whilst over there.
Was planning on putting them in the luggage for the trip back
Does anyone know if this will be a drama? Will I be told to take them out and post them back?
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dan1el101
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| make sure you dont put it in carry on because they will keep you there for ages while they cheek for gun parts (not even joking) because in the past the have concealed them in cameras and such because they blend in if you put it in check in you should be fine |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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| If they cost under $1000US then there is no issue as long as you have a receipt. Over $1000US and you will have to declare them and pay GST. |
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surfin
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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yeah not concerned about the GST, its more of them thinking they are an explosive issue, with the compressed gas and oils in them
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yogie
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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| surfin wrote: | | yeah not concerned about the GST, its more of them thinking they are an explosive issue, with the compressed gas and oils in them |
have a colour photo showing the same shocks fitted to a quad and hopefully they see that these are what they are.... 
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Just make sure to pack them with lots of white powder for packing & the shockers will be the last thing they look at.  
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| Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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you need to release the gas if you put the in your luggage. tip don't do it at the airport in front of the security guards....
otherwise just post them back to yourself
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Strap them to your chest, sweat a lot and
mumble about the end of the world a lot.
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With a few bells and whistles
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American Star A-arms, tie rods
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Shorty Shifter
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honda thumb
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I've been to the US a bunch of times and lived there for a few years for work and I'd post them mate to avoid the potential (and likely) hassle. Last thing you want to worry about when you get to the airport is being stuck with shocks you can't take home. US Post is much cheaper than Aussie Post and you can insure it and get a tracking number. If you send them in 3 different packages I guess you could avoid the GST? Or alternatively claim that they cost less than $1000 for the three.
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surfin
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:43 am Post subject: |
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They will be PEPS
If I had them degassed...how much is it to re-gas them on this end?
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ButcherBoy
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have them in your bag and keep asking security (with an accent) "what time will you be turning the metal detectors off?"
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| Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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I would be posting them to save all the hassle
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dangerman4
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| Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:11 am Post subject: |
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| just bring them back internally... |
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| dangerman4 wrote: | | just bring them back internally... |
That would be shocking .... but it would certainly put a little spring in your step |
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| dangerman4 wrote: | | just bring them back internally... |
You would have to use huge condoms. I will give you some of mine. |
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Why are you wanting to buy them in the US as you will have no support for them here in Australia if you have any issues with them!!!
I'm pretty sure Lenny doesn't like people buying them from US and I'm pretty sure Lenny has said he would match any US price over here!!!
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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| NeKeleC wrote: | Why are you wanting to buy them in the US as you will have no support for them here in Australia if you have any issues with them!!!
I'm pretty sure Lenny doesn't like people buying them from US and I'm pretty sure Lenny has said he would match any US price over here!!! |
Hi Neil ,
Craig is looking at them from me , but he would like to pick them up to save a little.
I'm ok if people want to purchase in USA , however I have seen a lot of shocks that are not the right spec for Australia or apples for apples in the model.
We have worked with Wayne the owner of PEP suspension over the past 7 years and come up with a really good OZ spec from the likes of Yewers, Lancaster, Watson, Holmes and varoious great racers from each class and disaplin.
Also I have priced against the US before exept I would quote top of the line and miss the deal by a few hundred dollars only to find they were supplied non PB1 with no Rebound .
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 6:07 pm Post subject: like wise |
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like wise with other suspension suppliers in Australia
no matter where you buy them off someone in Australia you won't have the hassle of shipping and getting the wroung ones.
also if you have any problems with them you have someone to talk to.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: like wise |
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| Roycroft wrote: | like wise with other suspension suppliers in Australia
no matter where you buy them off someone in Australia you won't have the hassle of shipping and getting the wroung ones.
also if you have any problems with them you have someone to talk to. |
you wanna make a bet....
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With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
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honda thumb
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durablue stickers |
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Roycroft
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject: Not really |
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yogie
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Not really |
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well I bought a set off a ausie supplier and was sent the wrongs after nearly two months, and I thought what the heck... So when I buy my rear one its going to be straight from the manufacter.
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:33 pm Post subject: Isolated |
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Good luck things like that can happen.
Hope you got a refund.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Isolated |
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| Roycroft wrote: | Good luck things like that can happen.
Hope you got a refund. |
look I'm not having a crack at the crowd I bought them off, because s#it happens but, the hassel of finally getting them, then finding out they were wrong, was never going to end, and thats why whether you walk into a shop in oz or the usa, you buy what you want because you can see them in front of you and lets face it, if there was a warrenty issue, posting shocks to Vic for eg or the usa, is going to take the same amount of time and costs.
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2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's
American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker
honda thumb
Great at climbing trees
durablue stickers |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:43 pm Post subject: Re: Isolated |
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| yogie wrote: | | Roycroft wrote: | Good luck things like that can happen.
Hope you got a refund. |
look I'm not having a crack at the crowd I bought them off, because s#it happens but, the hassel of finally getting them, then finding out they were wrong, was never going to end, and thats why whether you walk into a shop in oz or the usa, you buy what you want because you can see them in front of you and lets face it, if there was a warrenty issue, posting shocks to Vic for eg or the usa, is going to take the same amount of time and costs. |
Hey Yogie I helped set up suspension at the Nationals to people who didn't even purchase suspension from me. I feel I can offer much better personal service than USA .
Good luck sending anything back to the USA with a quick turn around .
It sounds like you have been disapointed by OZ suppliers , pity because some of us do care & actually like servicing our customers
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| that last line sounds like your running a rub and tug shop out the back len |
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