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Shipping to Australia

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I feel semi-certain that this must be covered in detail somewhere in the depths of the forum but Im looking for quick help if anyone can offer it regarding the shipping arrangements and associated costs for getting my cam etc from thar to har.
Can anybody enlighten me please? Cheers.
 
Hey Blue,

This is a tough one. To get it here quickly and insured, it will cost a bit, probably $400 - $600 to use Fed Ex.

I'm thinking I might fly over and pick mine up. I know Mike Seymour did this and was happy he did. He could run it through its paces, talk to the RED guys first hand, and make sure everything was perfect before bringing it back. I saw his camera at the FOX ACS day a few weeks back. Incredible.

My concern is that there could be a simple manufacturing fault, and I would have to ship it back and forth, which would take too much time and cost more than a plane ticket anyway.

I suppose another option would be to get someone local to check it out thoroughly and then have it sent over.

Beyond the shipping cost, my understanding is that there is just GST, which is refundable anyway if you are registered. No duty etc. on this type of equipment.

Where are you on the Northern Beaches? I'm in Killara, near Chatswood. Be good to know other owners nearby.

Jim Hare
 
Hey Blue and Jim,

Can't help on the shipping details but letting you know another local RED user--although as I only recently ordered I'm months behind you guys. I'm in Newport, and would be keen to keep tuned in to any local shin-digs. And shipping advice!

Jim
 
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Blue said:
You certainly can, thank you. Unfortunately however it sheds no light. I guess I'm kinda hoping that Red will offer a shipping solution. Heck why not, they have plenty of exerience shipping goods worldwide through Oakley.
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well just though i might mention it ....i believe you get yours first so if you would be so kind as too let me know what you did it would be much appreciated :bleh:
 
Hi Jim. I've been reading posts for a while without writing in. However, I must have missed the posts that discuss import duty. Can you or anyone who knows the details let me know how I can get around import duty. When I rang customs they told me I would have to pay duty.
 
If you're not wanting to to go FedEx, contact Chris at Sound Moves in Sydney:

Sound Moves Freight Pty Ltd
284 Coward Street
Mascot NSW 2020
Australia

Phone (61 2) 8339 0255
FAX (61 2) 8339 0266
E-Mail chris@soundmoves.com.au

http://www.soundmoves.com/home.htm

He handles all our freight between Los Angeles, Sydney, and New Zealand. Pre clears customs etc... smooth operation. He'll even consolidate shipments if feasible.
 
Pana-tech said:
If you're not wanting to to go FedEx, contact Chris at Sound Moves in Sydney:

Sound Moves Freight Pty Ltd
284 Coward Street
Mascot NSW 2020
Australia

Phone (61 2) 8339 0255
FAX (61 2) 8339 0266
E-Mail chris@soundmoves.com.au

http://www.soundmoves.com/home.htm

He handles all our freight between Los Angeles, Sydney, and New Zealand. Pre clears customs etc... smooth operation. He'll even consolidate shipments if feasible.
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cheers bro , hope its not organized crime, at least hes right near the airport
 
bodhi said:
Hi Jim. I've been reading posts for a while without writing in. However, I must have missed the posts that discuss import duty. Can you or anyone who knows the details let me know how I can get around import duty. When I rang customs they told me I would have to pay duty.
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There is no import duty on Red because of US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. All Red needs to do is fill a simple form that the goods are made in US. The only thing you pay is clearance charges (~$100) plus GST.

Pawel
St. Ives, North Shore
www.achtel.com
 
Khristian said:
did we end up going ahead with the free trade agreement ?
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Yes. I have a form somewhere, if you need it. I recently imported camera motion control gear and it was required for duty free import.
 
Bear in mind if you fly over to collect the camera you cannot uplift at RED(maybe the policy has changed) and also you will pay California tax, that is unless you collect it in Nevada for example.
 
Pawel Achtel said:
There is no import duty on Red because of US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. All Red needs to do is fill a simple form that the goods are made in US. The only thing you pay is clearance charges (~$100) plus GST.

Pawel
St. Ives, North Shore
www.achtel.com
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Are you serious!
Man. I paid out 10% when mine came in. Needless to say it get it back after my GST tax claim goes through.
But still good to know.
So you have done this, Red obliged? please tell me more. Who do I need to speak too, I have another 3 coming in and would really like more info on this.

Thanks Pawel.
 
Blue said:
I feel semi-certain that this must be covered in detail somewhere in the depths of the forum but Im looking for quick help if anyone can offer it regarding the shipping arrangements and associated costs for getting my cam etc from thar to har.
Can anybody enlighten me please? Cheers.
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Hi Blue,
We received our first RED about 3 months ago and it arrives in about 30 boxes.
Very well packaged.
We did not pay freight on the first batch of gear. We got almost 2 of everything you can get. the only things that didn't turn up in the first shipment was the 50-150 and the EVF. I have the later now.
I pay for the freight on all the backordered stuff, but my first lot of gear turned up without us paying the freight bill. But we did pay 10% import tax (gst) as we all know it. You get that back of course.

Trust the RED/ FEDEX delivery system, its all good.
I don't think you can go to RED and pick your gear up anymore either.
Call your REP at RED. they will tell you straight away.

oh.... the camera phucking rocks!!!!.
 
Khristian said:
would there be any benefit to get the parts shipped individually and claim them as service parts ?im not sure you need to pay gst on that
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No. Unless it is a one-off import of less than $1000 dollars.
 
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