Tyres ftom USA so cheap.

**banarcus** · 9th December 2010, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Slunnie

That might be the case, but I doubt very much. Perhaps they need be a lot more competitive in their pricing and then people wouldn't import themselves. When you consider that we are paying one off freighting by air which is expensive as opposed to shipping by the container the balance swings to them being able to do it cheaper. But they also pay GST/stamp or whatever which probably brings it back to being on par.... but they buy in bulk and ....

Its like the whole shop local arguement to support the shops in your town, yeah fine and thats all good, but they can stick it if they are marking the prices right up and I can get it cheaper in the next town. Fuel is a brilliant example of this where I live, so with a long range tank I usually fill up either in Sydney or Yetholme and Orange can sell no fuel as opposed to ripping me off. The sellers need to get it right, and if the problem is at the retailer, the wholesaler or the manufacturer is not my problem.

I found fuel to be a rip off when I lived in Orange too. Even doing the woolies voucher thing didn't make much difference...

**5teve** · 11th December 2010, 09:03 AM

Well Tyres are ordered paid for and ready to ship on the 12th with an expected delivery of 17th December..

Very good to deal with, only slight confusion is that the final shipping cost was lower than quoted (and i had already paid) there is now a credit on my account. so maybe worth getting a final figure and then paying.. if they can do that!

will let you know how they go...

Steve

**wozapinin** · 11th December 2010, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by big guy

I am all for saving a quid or 2 but sadly all this importing is doing us more harm than good and pushing local prices up even more as they are selling less and still have same overheads to meet till they go broke and retail will be completely dead.

The other issue will be tyre compound may not be for aussie roads as we have terrible surfaces.

I looked at getting a drop saw from usa, so much cheaper, the cheapest one of the same brand i could find was from bunnings. They're price was the same as the usa one plus delivery to the dollar. Some retailers can put effort in getting minimum profit and gain customers, it's a pitty aussie tyre retailers don't do the same.

my silent armours have arrived, no problems, would recommend tirerack and will use again.

**Scouse** · 13th December 2010, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by wozapinin

I looked at getting a drop saw from usa, so much cheaper, the cheapest one of the same brand i could find was from bunnings.

I thought there was a voltage difference with the US electrical gear. Aren't they 110/120v ?

**DeanoH** · 13th December 2010, 08:35 AM

Not only big ticket items such as tyres. Australian distributed (on line) imported toner refill kit for my colour laser printer, $199 plus $12 postage. Same item from Hong Kong, $99 plus free postage. So I'm buying my toner from a chinaman in Hong Kong as opposed to a chinaman in Australia!

Deano

**Tote** · 13th December 2010, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse

I thought there was a voltage difference with the US electrical gear. Aren't they 110/120v ?

Yes, a lot of their gear is 110 volts only and their market is big enough that there is no dual voltage switch. Items powered by a plugpack can often be purchased and a 240v plugpack bought locally fitted at a large saving.

Regards,
Tote

**grover7488** · 13th December 2010, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse

I thought there was a voltage difference with the US electrical gear. Aren't they 110/120v ?

you can get step down transformers but to run 'thirsty' items ie a 2400w drop saw would be EXPENSIVE.

**5teve** · 17th December 2010, 02:08 PM

well they are here.....

impressive, funds transfered the 9th, shipped on the 10th delivered on the 17th! geez these are big tyres... and huge sidewalls!

now to get them fitted....

Steve

**grover7488** · 19th December 2010, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by 5teve

well they are here.....

impressive, funds transfered the 9th, shipped on the 10th delivered on the 17th! geez these are big tyres... and huge sidewalls!

now to get them fitted....

Steve

good one. gee that is fast

dont forget the pics

barjop · 28th December 2010, 03:25 AM

Steve how are the tyres?

Did you finish up paying by paypal, direct deposit or wire transfer.

Regards
John

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