Thread: Ordering from Ashcrofts, just over the $1000 limit - anyone caught out before?

Originally Posted by dirvine

I have recently ordered quite a few items from a number of different suppliers. On two occasions the price paid was well over the $1000 AUD mark. Without asking they did two invoices. One to me via email with the full price in B pounds, And another included with the goods stating the goods and total cost of under $1000AUD. One was a discreet winch mount assembly and the other was 6 Compomotive rims. Just wish the price really paid was the AUD priced invoice!! Mosy international suppliers know the drill and if its a once off purchase are probably more accommodating. I guess the worste thing that can happen if you ask is they say no.

I would worry that a business that is prepared to do dodgy stuff by the customs man may also be prepared to do dodgy stuff by me. When I kitted the 130 out with all the Ashcroft gear, I did it in separate purchases that all came in well under the $1K. All very routine with them and their freight prices are very good, a couple of extra shipments won't cost you the 30% that the taxman will.

Just dont get your shipments too close together as Customers are a wake up to this aspect and may link shipments from the same supplier to the same delivery address and combine them etc