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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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Hugo
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From: Yarra Valley Victoria Australia
Default Re: Ripoff

Originally Posted by markr6754
Hugo...any way I can help you out? The import tariffs for many goods are ridiculous. I buy computer and Harley-Davidson parts for my colleagues in Brazil all the time. Of course I carry them through customs with me. I don't travel to Australia, and I don't know what rates your government charges for individual person to person shipments, but if I can help save you considerable A$, I'd be glad to help. That should be the benefit of participating in a forum. - Mark
Thanks Mark. Import duties are nil because of the free trade agreement. Goods and services taxes are 10% and freight on top so say A $275 including taxes lets be generous and call it A $100 freight so DC are making A $600 on the deal I will buy it from the US.

Thank you for the offer anyways.
Hugo
 
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