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| Thread ID: 126890 | 2012-09-23 21:32:00 | Mobicity Prices query | bluenose (14548) | Press F1 |
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| 1302941 | 2012-09-25 09:38:00 | My phone cost me $219, that was the price advertised on Mobicity and that's what I paid Customs only take an interest if the value exceeds $NZ400. |
CliveM (6007) | ||
| 1302942 | 2012-09-25 21:56:00 | At no point in this thread have I asked about payment, or non payment, of import duties, taxes or GST. I had no need to because as anyone who has dealt with the company will tell you that it is explained clearly when you place an order that you liable for all duties and taxes. Before retirement I was responsible for obtaining on an emergency basis, expensive parts from around the world including that island to the north of Tasmania. I also had to arrange in some cases for emergency customs clearance. I have also imported Amateur Radio equipment, Model Railway components and Photographic items. So I have a fair understanding of what is required to import into New Zealand. My questions were answered in the first few postings so thank you for your answers. If you wish to discuss such items as "Ripping off" those who pay duties, then please start a thread elsewhere. Thanks to those who answered my questions. Bluenose. |
bluenose (14548) | ||
| 1302943 | 2012-09-25 22:02:00 | At no point in this thread have I asked about payment, or non payment, of import duties, taxes or GST. I had no need to because as anyone who has dealt with the company will tell you that it is explained clearly when you place an order that you liable for all duties and taxes. Yes, you did. You specifically asked if they are genuine, because their prices differ so dramatically from most other sellers, and the reason is because local businesses selling direct to the end user have to account for any import and customs fees in their prices, while MobiCity and others like them don't. |
inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1302944 | 2012-09-25 22:12:00 | Thank you for pointing that out but I should have made it clearer that I was referring to the company, not the prices. It is obvious that GST etc. has to be added. to get the total price | bluenose (14548) | ||
| 1302945 | 2012-10-06 04:30:00 | As promised here is a report on the import of the Samsung S3 phone. I was able to enquire in regard to the progress of the item. I was kept informed as to the whereabouts of the phone right upto the time it was cleared through NZ customs and received by the courier. As I expected I had to pay duty and taxes etc. By the time the item was in my hand I reckoned that I saved just under $100.00. The following day the "Red Shed" advertised the same item for around $850. but also stated in the Advert that the price would be going up to over 1k. Last night in the same item was offered at the Red Shed in Queensgate (LH) for under $800.00. So "Yer pays yer money and yer takes yer pick. In other words! There will always be something better arriving in the next few weeks. Bluenose. |
bluenose (14548) | ||
| 1302946 | 2012-10-06 22:59:00 | i think one of the advantages of buying in NZ (assuming you are buying for non-business use) is the Consumer Guarantees Act which effectively gives you an included extended warranty for arguably 3-4 years extra | nmercer (3899) | ||
| 1302947 | 2012-10-08 08:31:00 | I've just bought an $A850 phone from MobiCity on behalf of Billy Jnr, and my experience is this: All prices are in $A so you can add around 20% for $NZ (that is just an approximation, I can't be bothered working out the exchange rate). If you buy online from NZ for delivery in NZ, you will pay in $A and be whacked 15% GST plus Duty on entry to NZ, but if it is not picked up by NZ Customs, you will escape GST. I have had $2000 instruments and various other items shipped in from the US and no GST levied, but one recent item copped it, so it is a bit of a lottery.. If you buy from NZ for delivery in Oz (to a family member or friend), there is no GST or Duty levied (Billy Jnr benefits from this). I do not understand why this is, but I have the documentation to prove it. There can be delays in the MobiCity transaction process, I bought on Friday and they give three days for their verification process to be completed then reverse the sale and pay the money back in full to the originating account (protection against credit card fraud). That is all very well, but serious lag in the verification process ran my purchase out to four days so I have yet to see if it has gone ahead. Their verification process is very clever and effectively prevents fraudulent charges against harvested credit card numbers or stolen cards. Top marks for ingenuity. Only the card owner can verify the purchase, you will find out why if you make a purchase, but I wouldn't publicise it here, you might kill the golden goose. Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 1302948 | 2012-10-08 09:24:00 | I didn't think there was duty on electronics into NZ.. | nmercer (3899) | ||
| 1302949 | 2012-10-08 09:25:00 | RE the Australian not paying GST. I believe the personal goods limit going into AU is much higher than it is into NZ | nmercer (3899) | ||
| 1302950 | 2012-10-08 19:46:00 | My Nokia Ashe 303 was priced in NZ$ on Mobicity and the price was GST inclusive | gary67 (56) | ||
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