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| Author: | stewartp [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
Hi Guy's, Can anyone advise on whether Bumper Bars ordered from the UK will arrive well enough packed not to be damaged by couriers etc. I know there is always the chance of damage but in general has anyone any experience. Thanks in advance |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
stewartp wrote: Hi Guy's, Can anyone advise on whether Bumper Bars ordered from the UK will arrive well enough packed not to be damaged by couriers etc. I know there is always the chance of damage but in general has anyone any experience. Thanks in advance My experience was good. The items arrived in a DHL branded carton right-sized for the contents. |
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| Author: | womble99 [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
Mine were the same, arrived with no problems. |
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| Author: | stewartp [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
Thanks Guy's just what I was hoping to hear |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 4:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
Obvious question - do none of the Australian Mini parts suppliers have what you want at an acceptable price? I mention this because they will go out of business if they don't get sufficient sales. Most, if not all, will be selling exactly the same items you are probably wanting to order from the UK. See here - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=83593 |
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| Author: | stewartp [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
Didn't realise that so many suppliers were around. I have purchased lots from SA suppliers in the past and will in the future but in this case I calculated a saving of over $400 (not including freight) compared with UK prices including freight on the parts I ordered. |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
Make sure you include all the import costs, duties and taxes. I'm not familiar with the current regime but others on here have discussed it at length. I seem to remember AUD$1000 was the magic number, above which various cost add-ons applied. Can someone knowledgeable make a comment on the current situation with GST and duty, etc.? |
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| Author: | stewartp [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
I did consider that and GST was added to personal imports over $1000. Not sure if the proposal to add it to all personal imports no matter the cost was introduce on 1 July 2017 or not. but when you include 10% GST its still viable. Admittedly I don't know if the Courier companies add an admin cost as i don't order much from overseas. I prefer to refurbish the original parts where i can. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
$1000 limit still applies, until July 2018 I think. Was going to end last month but they found it too hard. |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
drmini in aust wrote: $1000 limit still applies, until July 2018 I think. Was going to end last month but they found it too hard. I'd be surprised if it ever comes about. |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
I recently bought a pair of Mini Spares DPB10166 bars from a Sydney supplier for $127 each. Mini Spares quote 50 pounds each which would be far more that the local price including freight. |
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| Author: | zulu_warrior1976 [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
stewartp wrote: I did consider that and GST was added to personal imports over $1000. Not sure if the proposal to add it to all personal imports no matter the cost was introduce on 1 July 2017 or not. but when you include 10% GST its still viable. Admittedly I don't know if the Courier companies add an admin cost as i don't order much from overseas. I prefer to refurbish the original parts where i can. Do you pay the 17.5% VAT on purchases from the U.K. or is that waived? |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
zulu_warrior1976 wrote: stewartp wrote: I did consider that and GST was added to personal imports over $1000. Not sure if the proposal to add it to all personal imports no matter the cost was introduce on 1 July 2017 or not. but when you include 10% GST its still viable. Admittedly I don't know if the Courier companies add an admin cost as i don't order much from overseas. I prefer to refurbish the original parts where i can. Do you pay the 17.5% VAT on purchases from the U.K. or is that waived? Any shipments out of the EU are VAT exempt. |
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| Author: | stewartp [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
Mini sport SA current price for DPB 10166 is $185 plus freight. I need the stainless steel cooper S bars including over riders $595 plus freight for front and rear. No Vat applicable on overseas orders |
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| Author: | danny_ [ Wed Aug 23, 2017 8:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: ordering Bumper Bars from the UK |
https://minikingdomonline.com.au/produc ... es/page/1/ Mini Kingdom Online is great to deal with and very fair when it comes to prices. |
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