southy Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Haha kangaroo world. That was exactly my thoughts on the $1800 motor! I'd be happy with just a standard motor to get it going. I originally bought a rolling chassis that has since been rebuilt (stripped, painted, new bushes etc..) And correct if it is declared under $1000 and or a gift there are no import tax fees.. n2otoofast4u how much did shipping cost from your end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uf21 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I've shipped 3 motors to kangaroo world. One I shipped through USPS and the other two were shipped through an aus company that the buyer arranged. The sent me a label and I dropped it off at a fedex depot. The shipping was VERY reasonable I thought. However, they buyer was VERY insistent that I labeled them as parts and a declared value of less than 1k. Yep, since these new fucking laws that came out, anything over $1000 purchased from overseas, you have to pay tax on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast450 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Have a fresh 370 with wiseco pro lites 950 you pay shipping and arrange it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee SE Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I've shipped 3 motors to kangaroo world. One I shipped through USPS and the other two were shipped through an aus company that the buyer arranged. The sent me a label and I dropped it off at a fedex depot. The shipping was VERY reasonable I thought. However, they buyer was VERY insistent that I labeled them as parts and a declared value of less than 1k. How did you get a motor shipped via USPS? they weight over 70lbs and usps don't accept any package over 70lbs. fedex online quote me almost $900. package weight was 84lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 It would probably be cheaper for you to buy a brand new engine from japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_smith97 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 How did you get a motor shipped via USPS? they weight over 70lbs and usps don't accept any package over 70lbs. fedex online quote me almost $900. package weight was 84lbs. About a year ago I shipped a Elsinore cr250r motor to Victoria I think . I used my works fed ex account and it costed me around 150 bucks. If your work has one and will work with like mine I would suggest trying that. They did say it would be cheaper but once it got in Australia they had to transfer it to a different carrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Yep, since these new fucking laws that came out, anything over $1000 purchased from overseas, you have to pay tax on. You should think yourself lucky, it's anything over $50 here. We even pay tax on the postage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satts Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 DHL is by FAR FAR FAR the cheapest , check them out,fast to I had heaps of parts and 2 sets of paddles sent here ,for under $150 also here in 3 days Utah to newcastle nsw,also a friend hada almost complete motor sent to sydney from Cameron ,fast racing in Oregon for less than $300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southy Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 well I must be doing the quotes wrong? I rang DHL today and the bloke on the phone said the only service they would offer on it is express air freight and would have been $1400.. I am clearly doing something wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Order a motor from Argentina and get it shipped by the local post office there. Maybe that will be cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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