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i dunno if you guys actually realise this.. but its not as cheap as it would seem.. unless i am mistaken wit the way the world works. U have to have shipping on top of the price of the goods, and tax for the item(anything over $400) so the big savings arent always going to be there. Fair enough i could be wrong about it, its still something to keep in mind

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supraman, are these items shipped from japan to my door? or are they shipped from japan to you, and then from you to me?

If thats the case, how could it be exempt from duties? duties is something you pay when you pick up the item, be it from the airport or from the post office. even if you send it as a gift, it is still not exempt from taxes. its still 15% duty and then 10% Gst. I am interested in that turbo kit, however, lets say for example we agreed on a turbo kit typically and modestly priced at $4000. once it gets here, and because it doesnt go thru you, i get hit with customs duty and taxes, in this case, $1060 with a GENUINE RECEIPT. who will pay? do i send you a bill? if you have factored this cost into the price that you gave me, plus your little profit, plus shipping (EMS mind you) then you must be getting them HELL cheap! because i know how much they are worth to buy in japan. I dont have contacts like you, thats why i am really interested to buy from you! but in that example, over a grand in unexpected extras is a little hard to swallow! you are not a shop, if you refused to pay, where do i stand?please dont get me wrong supraman, i am not knocking you, just voicing my concern. you ARE providing FANTASTIC prices! Just concerned that it is too good to be true! PLEASE TELL ME IM WRONG!

Dude, i understand you would be worried. Customs works on the reciept, and the total on it. I have nothing to do with the reciepts, as they come from Japan, but they always seem really "low" if you know what I mean ?

If you prefer, the parts can come to me first , and then to you.

A few people have done that already. I just pay customs, and then forward the package on.

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They always get one number wrong for some reason on the reciept, and the parts are passed with only a small customs fee.

Could you explain this to me please? Cos' I for one am sick of getting hit with customs fees! And buying from local sellers (with discount) is almost about the same as getting it direct!

Cheers!

Look, if anyone is really serious about buying stuff from Japan, PM me, and I will tell them the names of some REALLY well known Aussie companies I get stuff for already.

All I can do is supply customs with the reciept I am given from Japan :P

Daz---->

Yes, you can pay a deposit, I can bring a kit in, and then you can pay the balance when it gets here. No problems at all.

«Cyph3r»---> thanks dude. edited other post a bit. It is just really hard to explain to people !!

Sorry Mick, here they are now.

HKS TYPE S OIL COOLER---$703 delivered

TRUST/Greddy OIL COOLER---$728 delivered

HKS TYPE R OIL COOLER---$1015 delivered

ARC FRONT GRILLE OIL COOLER---$835 delivered

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