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I will mate .. just rubs me the wrong way sometimes when people seem to assume I could offer a price that would mean I'd have to be bringing the goods into the country in a way so to avoid paying the duty and taxes required. Unfortunately I just dont have the cash out of my own pocket to try it and spring for 25% more on everyones PFC when getting inevitably caught, which is why I would have to quote duty and taxes in the costs.

Of course you get hit .... The only difference is that most part importing individuals quote the buy price and leave off the fact that in their disclaimers it states quite clearly that you (the buyer) are liable for any taxes / duties which are payable in the country to which you are importing the parts. This can leave you in somewhat of a situation when the PFC + HC you were thinking was $1400 is actually $1800 on arrival ...

... and what about the duty and gst they're not including in quoted prices ? Is this something not to worry about ?

If anyone's interested I'll be going to Japan shortly .... http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...&threadid=26026

No probs guys ... Jay & Muz, the fact is the prices you're quoting don't include duty (which seems to be what is reflected in all threads on these part import companies). I dare say I could also quote prices of $1450 for a PFC+HC and in fine print write that duty is payable by the individual on arrival of goods No-one can gaurentee you wont pay duty when you are illegally importing items and bypassing duty ... and I certainly wont be stung paying 15% import duty and 10% GST over what I have been given for the goods I'm bringing back for other people in good faith, which is why all prices quoted include duty. Compared to most retail prices in Aus of $1800 for a PFC alone, I thought this to be a bargain (not to mention most 2nd hand PFC's being sold around the figure I'm quoting) .... I'm not here to make money, not a single penny ... at the same time I cannot be expected to pay for duty and taxes on items out of my own pocket when I step off the plane for items I have brought back for other people. I'm here to offer an opportunity to anyone who wants to gain a legal saving on some performance items compared to retail prices. If you wish to try and play hit and miss with duty and getting the items you've paid for (have a look for some of the horror stories) that is your choice. Here is a sample of a disclaimer from one such website - "Buyers agree to indemnify, defend and hold Greenline Motorsports, the webmaster and its affiliates harmless from any loss, claim and expense, including reasonable legal fees that may arise from the content or use of the Greenline Motorsports website." In english, if your goods are lost whilst being shipped in such a way to avoid paying duty, you're up shit creek. "Greenline Motorsports is not responsible for any tariffs, taxes, and regulations that may exist in destination countries. Greenline Motorsports is not responsible for shipping delays" To summarise if caught, you pay the duty. Now lets take the example of the Power FC + HC combo .. 105,885.00 JPY = 1,408.81 AUD 1,408.81 AUD + 25 % = $1,761.01 AUD --------------- * The $1385 I am quoting for a PFC is to your door, including taxes, duty and shipping. * There is no way around paying duty and taxes on these items, I will be bringing back a suitcase full of things for friends, it will not get past customs. * If this is not what you are after then best of luck in sourcing items this cheap any other way. Can those who are still interested please confirm.

Ok guys, Information I have been advised thus far places prices at $1385 AUD for a New (in box, manual, etc) Power FC. Unsure as to how much the injectors, handcontrollers and misc versions of PFC are going to cost however it's a little difficult in the translation of these different models But will certainly have the information shortly. If anything changes in terms of stamp duty etc then obviously this will adjust the end price, however we should know before leaving as order will have to be confirmed, placed and pre-payment made before we leave. The trip has been moved to the start of December which gives you all a little more time to save up the $$$ if needs be.

Scotty & Eric, let me see what I can do. At the moment the main orders will be for PFC's ... As mentioend earlier, the buying for peeps whilst in Japan is something I dont wish to take over the entire trip, so if it's going to be difficult to find or get back over here in one peice then I'll have to say no to it. Let me see what I can do ... Dave & Mist, interest noted.

New interest added, prices on the way .. stay tuned ...

Sewid : Mate, long time no see !! Sorry to hear about the car and hope it's not too costly. I'll pop you down for goodies mate, as I said, I'll be going with 2 other guys so the more the merrier. As for the intercooler, not as yet, and the sideskirts are still holding up despite the hole in one Muz : done and done.

Muz, sorry mate, restricting the purchase to high price items that we can get considerable discount on. I wont have time to run around grabbing nick-nacks. I'll put you down for interest on a PFC+HC for an R34 GTT yeh ?

Just to keep track I'll be postg interest shown in the first post .. Prices will be confirmed and posted shortly, good to see the interest so far .. keep it coming. As mentioned previously I will be travelling with mates which means that we can easily get around 4 PFC's through each ... so will limit PFC's to around 12-15 total, injectors unsure.

Just wanted to gauge interest. I will more than likely limit the goods based on a first come first serve basis. I will be travelling with friends to "spread the load" so to speak ... as far as I'm aware however with boxes flattened neatly in the suitcase backing ... I purchased them second hand for friends as presents .. at most they were $200 each and this would be assuming that they even bother to check the suitcase. 3 PFC's in a laptop bag with a laptop could fool me as harddrives ... get my drift

Just to make sure no-one misses out, if interested please check out this thread for full details -- http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...&threadid=26026 Cheers, James.

Hey Guys n Gals, Hopefully at the end of this month I'll be embarking on a trip to Japan for a week or two. Whilst overseas I'm more than happy to purchase a selection of performance goods for people as long as they're small and light in weight. I was thinking PowerFC's & SAFC's (brand new any model) & Injectors, but if anyone else has ideas please let me know. This trip will be at the start of November so I need to get an idea quickly of the sort of enthusiasm out there. Of course, once it's established what people want I'll be speaking with my contact that I'll be staying with in Japan to work out the cost of the items is so that pre-orders can be made (I'm not made of $$$ !) ..... Please register your interest here and what you'd be thinking about. Remeber, try and keep it sensible ... This must be arranged before the end of October so please be quick with your reponse. To anyone doubting my sincerity or motives, I've been here since the start of SAU and I'm not likely to run to Mexico with your cash. If you have any doubts please feel free to ask around the forum , many have met me, many know where I live and I doubt I'd get far Any other questions please ask away. Cheers, James. ----==== Current Interest Shown ====---- Jay95R33 - Power FC Pro (R33 GTS-t) BAO2ME - Power FC (R33 GTS-t) & 550CC Injectors (R33 GTS-t) EnricoPalazzo - Power FC (R33 GTS-t) mmmgtir - 550CC Injectors (top feed for a GTI-R SR20) Muz - Power FC + Handcontroller (R34 GTT) sewid - Power FC + Handcontroller (R33 GTS-t) menace_s15 - Pro Spec AP Engineering Power FC + Handcontroller (1994 2JZ GTE MKiv supra) & Blitz 850cc Side feed injectors 2fardown - Power FC + Handcontroller (R33 GTS-t) Demon - Power FC + Handcontroller (R33 GTR) cereal - Power FC + Handcontroller (S15 & GC8 WRX STi) mist - Power FC (R32 GTS-t (RB20))

Can I come, puhhhlease ..... are spots available ? I'm in !!

Sold to Sanousie at $195.00 + pickup *SOLD* You have PM. Please reply to [email protected] to finalise.

Mee too .....

Bidding ends tonight @ 8pm. All those that have e-mailed me RE tyres please take the time today to get your final offers in. Don't miss out

Bidding ends tonight @ 8pm. Current highest bid is sanousie - $195.00 + pickup. Don't miss out

Current Highest Bid received from sanousie - $195.00 + pickup No instant on item, bidding open until 8pm 26th Aug.

For Sale - Tyres didn't get picked up last time, buyer fell through so here we go again 2 x 245/40ZR 18 Bridgestone Grid II Pictured Here Pictured Here Pictured Here They still have a load of tread on them (I'd say 80-90% ?). Reason for sale - Got a set of Bridgestone Potenza S03's all round. TYRE KICKERS WELCOME Reserve set at $200 the lot as I need to get rid of them. Pickup Required. Open to serious offers. Will update with progress of offers. Please post any bid's made by PM / e-mail in thread also. For more information either PM, e-mail to [email protected] or call 0403 44 33 44.

Current Highest Bid received from Pva_Glue - $190.00 COD, sure thing.

Current Highest Bid received from 90+ R!c3? - $180.00

Have to sell by Tuesday 26th August. Bidding open until this time. Current highest bid is from Beaner - $150.00

So many ideas to try next time I wash the car )