Buying Stuff from Overseas

[craigie]

I regularly browse the Cabelas/Bass Pro Web Sites.
The going price for the, Minn Kota AP 65 lb Bow Mount, is $750 US, over here in Aus there $2000 +, What's the 'Mark-up' on these items ???
Anybody know what the frieght cost and pitfalls might be to import something like this ??

Cheers
Craigie.

[macca]

Just unpacked my first order from Bass pro, 11 Quality lures, 6 Bags of berkley powerbaits and a lindy float marker. Air mail 7 Days from the States. $120 Australian.

Can not buy this good anywhere in Australia. While the ozzy dollar's high it's time to cash in.

Thinking about a new sounder soon.

Placing another order tonight.

Macca

[craigie]

Hi Macca,

So let me get this right, it was only $120 for the goods, inc postage
Credit Card purchases only ???


Cheers
Craigie.

[macca]

Thats right Craigie

$ 120 Australian including air freight. I am astounded how cheap it is.

For example
I like to use Manns 10+ Lures, in some tackle shops and even in Kmart there as much as $ 17.00 each Au.
But in the states I got them for $5.23 Au, buying just one lure I'm saving big bucks, add it together in one order save heaps more.

Yes you do need a credit card to purchase online but I think they do other arrangements as well like US money order.

They have a toll free number for Australian Customers.
1800 504638

I have been buying from MO tackle for a while, I'm putting them on hold while the exchange rate is so good.

Macca

[craigie]

Thanks for the info Macca

I buy a bit of stuff from MO's as well, but I will be having a serious look OS now that you have enlightened me

The Toll free number certainly helps gumby's like me to find there way around. I have a Debit Card ??? ???

Now what do I want to buy first, a cannon Downrigger, a Bow Mount Electric, reels, lures .............................

Cheers
Craig.

[drevil]

I'm actually visiting a Bass Pro shop in Orlando in about 2 weeks to buy a sounder and GPS. I can't wait to see what other stuff they have.

[Heath]

Had my first experience with warranty in regards to my sounder that I bought from the USA. Lowrance X88DF.

After an exchange of emails I've got my new transducer.
5 days via fedex it took to get here.

Absolutly fantastic service from Lowrance USA

It was always in the back of my mind & I'm sure others as well, as too how you would go with warranty if you bought OS.

Well, I tell you what, I'm impressed & doubt I will ever buy locally again for items that I can save a heap of $$$$ buying OS from reputable manufacturers.

Interestingly, the invoice had the cost of the transducer on it for customs. $69.00 US. Here in Aus they are $300 odd. > > >