ARC are back as ARC BRAZING ..same quality and pretty much same retail pricing as before.
http://www.arc-brazing.co.jp/
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arc-brazing.co.jp%2Fradiator.html
Go Japan using Jetstar economy and for $70 you can upgrade luggage to 40kg but no 1 bag can be more than 32kg.
Business and its a 30kg bag and 20kg carry on. Post most of clothes back via Japan sea post and fill up on parts...but...... you run a real risk of getting smashed by customs for non duty free items.
As Terry said customs are understaffed but not stupid. Takes them as long as you to look up true value of a part.
Personally I don't think this will get through for quite awhile as while it will possibly help the local retailer, the business importer will be hurt on the flip side..bit of catch 22.
Maybe the smart move by any Australian government would be to lower the import duty and customs fees but would the business pass that discount on ?????
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Dave, I like it, no bullshit and straight to the point !!
Ash , I can tell you its 100% for real as I had to lug the bloody thing in my carry on back from Jappa.