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Thread ID: 65584	2006-01-23 08:31:00	Importing from Australia (and not having to pay Aus GST)	Fergie (6508)	PC World Chat

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423495	2006-01-23 08:31:00	Hey. I've found me a laptop i want - Asus V6va (v6011va model) Only thing, NO ONE in NZ can get it (i emailed pretty much every store on pricespy, either they didn't have it, couldn't get it, or there suppliers couldn't get it) BUt its available in Australia. Only thing, only a few of them ship to NZ, but those that do have said i'd have to pay full price (aus GST incl). if i done this, i'd then pay NZ gst when it comes into customs. so how can i get around paying the aus gst - or how can i claim it (aus gst) bak? Thanks	Fergie (6508)
423496	2006-01-23 08:57:00	Australia is like NZ with GST, if the item is being exported the dealer should be able to sell it without GST on the Australian side, but then you have to pay GST coming into NZ as it will be over the limit. I think the dealers over there are 'having you on', possibly still charging the GST for their trouble. There's not much you can do about it if they insist as they've got you by the 'short and curlies' if you can't get it here.	Shortcircuit (1666)
423497	2006-01-23 09:12:00	Book an airfare and go over and get it. You'll save the Aus GST as you can get a refund as you leave the country. You also get a duty free allowance when you come back into NZ of $700 but of course you will have used it by then, maybe even loaded an old backup on so of course it won't be brand new at all officer..... :thumbs:	EX-WESTY (221)
423498	2006-01-23 09:13:00	Fergie, that should sound warning bells to you loud and clear. If they cannot handle a GST exempt export, they certainly would never be able to handle any warranty service from NZ (and as it's not sold here you could probably forget warranty service by a NZ agent)	godfather (25)
423499	2006-01-23 09:24:00	Ex-westy is probably right... if i flew over there it probably would work out cheaper! but i don't think i can do that. i'm going to email a few more and see whats what. another thing thats coming up, they are saying 'we only accept direct transfer (for payment) due to security measures' but this may be all good for them, but for me theres no way of getting the money bak if the deal falls thro... is this correct? does anyone know any Asus dealers/wholesalers in NZ? Thanks	Fergie (6508)
423500	2006-01-23 09:29:00	QMB in Auckland list Asus V6v, no stock but on order. Maybe they can get you one?	Shortcircuit (1666)
423501	2006-01-23 17:00:00	Ex-westy is probably right . . . if i flew over there it probably would work out cheaper! but i don't think i can do that . i'm going to email a few more and see whats what . another thing thats coming up, they are saying 'we only accept direct transfer (for payment) due to security measures' but this may be all good for them, but for me theres no way of getting the money bak if the deal falls thro . . . is this correct? does anyone know any Asus dealers/wholesalers in NZ? Thanks Gads! Looks like Australians don't trust NZ'rs . . . or is it just F-1'ers who are also NZ'ers? I am on your side . . . if you don't like Australians, then I will volunteer to not like them also . . . but I would hate to throw out all my Dundee movies . . I like Paul Hogan . Can NZ secretly nationalize him as a citizen in absentia? What's the gunnery range to Australia? Is Australia within range of your largest guns? Can you move your island a little closer if your artillery can't reach?	SurferJoe46 (51)
423502	2006-01-23 17:08:00	lol. tht one on QMB is only the v6v - not the VA, so its an older model. BUt i've emailed them (again) asking if they can get one in.	Fergie (6508)
423503	2006-01-23 18:35:00	Gads! Looks like Australians don't trust NZ'rs . . . or is it just F-1'ers who are also NZ'ers? I am on your side . . . if you don't like Australians, then I will volunteer to not like them also . . . but I would hate to throw out all my Dundee movies . . I like Paul Hogan . Can NZ secretly nationalize him as a citizen in absentia? What's the gunnery range to Australia? Is Australia within range of your largest guns? Can you move your island a little closer if your artillery can't reach? Hey Joe We love Australians really . It takes less than 4 hours flight time to get there and there is practically a shuttle service running between the two countries by several airlines resulting in probably about 40 flight every day . You might be interested to know that there are over 400,000 NZ citizens living in Australia that is about 10% of our population . New Zealanders are culturally very similar to Australians, and intermarriage is common . Expatriates’ children often have divided loyalties . It is difficult to say when one becomes more Aussie than Kiwi; the acid test is probably allegiance during international sporting contests .	Safari (3993)
423504	2006-01-23 20:54:00	Well, NZ's culture is nuthin' compared to Aussie's culture. Look how their Aborigin are doing compared to our New Zealand Maori. I'm tellin' ya, we have a more "humane" approach :D On the other hand, Aussies seem to have a more efficient government, that's why they are getting a tax-cut when we're stuck with a government who insists a tax cut is unaffordable when our own Treasury department advised on tax cut... so yeah, we do love the Aussies sometimes :D Onto the main topic: unfortunately you have to pay GST the moment it enters New Zealand, as you are considered a "private importer" under our law. However, do a calculation on 1) delivery fee to get it here (usually FedEx or DHL, so use their online calculator to get an estimate) and 2) NZ GST. If it is over 200, well, consider using Freedom Airs and visit Australia! Just remember to come back :D	Amoki (9426)
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