Buying an Action from the US

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jquin
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Buying an Action from the US

#1 Postby jquin » Tue Apr 04, 2006 9:58 pm

Hi Guys
I have heard mentioned before that it may be a false economy
buying an action from the US.
The US manufacturer lists prices of around $1200USD for the action
and our sponsor has the Australian price as $2600. Now I have had
fantastic service from Peter in the past and I certainly understand that
he is just trying to make an honest living.
However I was hoping to get one in country for around $2000.
Can anyone tell me about the experiences they have had importing and
some rough costs involved.
I guess at the very least it might make me happier parting with the $2600 if I know that importing it myself will cost around the same.

Regards
John Q

VickiMcc
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#2 Postby VickiMcc » Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:25 pm

Good luck trying to import one. Recent changes by Aust. Post make near impossible. Regulation changes are listed somewhere on this site, otherwise get from Post Ofice


Paul

Lynn Otto
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#3 Postby Lynn Otto » Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:46 am

John, check discussion item "Restrictions by Australia Post" in General Forum. They will not handle any part related to a firearm. What's more, we have it on good authority that the goods are simply disposed of with no notice being given to either the shipper or intended receiver. Say goodbye to your $2000 or use one of the expensive freight companies that deliver direct to you.

However, I have been notified by the office of our honorable Minister for Communications that a Postal Ombudsman has now been appointed. Perhaps you could take it up with this person, otherwise, like Paul said, "good luck"and welcome to our nightmare. :(

Tony Z
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#4 Postby Tony Z » Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:14 am

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bjld
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#5 Postby bjld » Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:46 am

BAX Global will ship to you. They are not prohibitively expensive, although they are more expensive than Aust Post was. Brownells and Grafs will both organise shipping with them.
Ben


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