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gjj109		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 11:00:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 14/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 464 Location: Thames Thanks: 217 times Was thanked: 194 time(s) in 115 post(s)		Some time ago some information was posted on the forum re details of freight forwarding companies able to be used to get goods from the USA. I have been unable to find the relevant post. Any details of a good one to use, or can you refer me to the post. I want to get a minelab from the states but no one will send directly to a NZ address.

chrischch		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 2:52:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 811 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 192 times Was thanked: 105 time(s) in 104 post(s)		You could try american autos here in chch. they have brought stuff over for me before. they do usually import v8 parts etc but they would be able to help im sure. I was looking at importing a detector also but was unsure what the duty would be. Do you happen to know?
		Fisher Goldbug Pro, Fisher F2, Garrett Propointer.

gjj109		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 5:03:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 14/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 464 Location: Thames Thanks: 217 times Was thanked: 194 time(s) in 115 post(s)		If you look in "General Discussions" under "Kellyco". No duty on metal detectors. Shilo was good enough to supply the paperwork to confirm this. There is no problem importing the things, except for Minelab. Even after freight and GST, there is still a considerable saving to be made, you just have to get them here somehow.

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 5:58:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		why import a minelab when there is a guy here in Christchurch that sells them.
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

gjj109		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 6:53:10 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 14/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 464 Location: Thames Thanks: 217 times Was thanked: 194 time(s) in 115 post(s)		Purely a question of dollars. Including shipping, NZ$985 plus GST and charges to buy from the states, compared to $1795 to buy in NZ. That's just for a basic 705. When you include the free extras and include a pro pointer and a second coil, the dollar savings become greater.

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 6:58:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		makes sence..lol
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

gavin		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 7:40:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Administrators, Registered Joined: 20/02/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,326 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 736 times Was thanked: 535 time(s) in 287 post(s)		Here's a bunch of companies I found: http://www.shipito.com/ https://bongous.com http://www.bundlebox.com/ Would be worth looking online for customer reviews though before diving in! Cheers, Gavin
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gingerbreadman		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 7:45:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2010(UTC) Posts: 473 Location: south of the black stump Thanks: 34 times Was thanked: 96 time(s) in 74 post(s)		I,v use,d fedex before...and DHL. Edited by user Saturday, 10 September 2011 7:46:30 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

Wasi		Posted : Saturday, 10 September 2011 9:03:07 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 3 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 10 times Was thanked: 8 time(s) in 6 post(s)		I bring all sorts of things in from the us ( Motorcycle parts etc and my detector) just remember that if the cost is over NZ$700 inc freight you will have to pay 15% GST when it comes in. Many US companies will send to NZ freight varies but ball park US$65-$90 just be aware some warranties are not worldwide.