amazing! buying parts

**lardy** · 26th November 2008, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Psimpson7

I often buy from the UK, but just to let you know 64pounds isnt $109.35 its nearly $160 as of todays rates.

what a knob it actually was $109 so the saving was 200 bucks sorry doah

**jimbo110** · 27th November 2008, 09:45 AM

18 months ago I had to replace the transfer case input gear on my LT230. The price from ashcrofts was 45 pounds which didn't seem too bad, but the freight cost of 75 pounds was way over the top. Total cost would have been over $300, I bought one locally for under $200 inc GST and would at least have a warrentee if there was a problem. Yes it pays to shop around, but freight is a killer

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**350RRC** · 27th November 2008, 09:58 AM

Hi,

The add ons not being factored in here are GST and duty.

If the cost of the part(s) INCLUDING freight / postage exceeds $1000 Aus then duty and GST is payable.

Takes the gloss off containers a bit.

cheers, DL

**spudboy** · 27th November 2008, 11:39 AM

I believe the $1000 limit excludes postage, but yep, what you are saying is true - changes the equation by the time you add duty and GST.

**loanrangie** · 27th November 2008, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Hi,

The add ons not being factored in here are GST and duty.

If the cost of the part(s) INCLUDING freight / postage exceeds $1000 Aus then duty and GST is payable.

Takes the gloss off containers a bit.

cheers, DL

Duty is calculated on the value of the goods in AUD$, GST is the sum of value of goods + duty + freight/insurance, so it soon adds up. Car parts attract 10% duty and truck parts 5% - some items may be duty free.

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