Exp of Interest: Going to Japan, get your orders in ...

[3R1K]

Any chance to get Tommy Kaira Dash for r34 gtt?

[mist]

hi Jim,

i've looked everywhere for a PFC for the R32 GTS-T, but so far have only found the AP Engineering version online. Would like to register my interest for one unit of whatever is available for the RB20 (PFC alone).

Tks, KJ

[JiMb0]

Scotty & Eric, let me see what I can do. At the moment the main orders will be for PFC's ...

As mentioend earlier, the buying for peeps whilst in Japan is something I dont wish to take over the entire trip, so if it's going to be difficult to find or get back over here in one peice then I'll have to say no to it.

Let me see what I can do ...

Dave & Mist, interest noted.

[JiMb0]

Ok guys,

Information I have been advised thus far places prices at $1385 AUD for a New (in box, manual, etc) Power FC.

Unsure as to how much the injectors, handcontrollers and misc versions of PFC are going to cost however it's a little difficult in the translation of these different models But will certainly have the information shortly.

If anything changes in terms of stamp duty etc then obviously this will adjust the end price, however we should know before leaving as order will have to be confirmed, placed and pre-payment made before we leave.

The trip has been moved to the start of December which gives you all a little more time to save up the $$$ if needs be.

[EnricoPalazzo]

Hmm thats pretty expensive. Ok i withdraw my interest. have fun in japan Jimbo!

[2fardown]

Yeah might have to pull out as well. Sorry.

[Jay95R33]

Me too James - god knows how greenline and the others get them so cheap

I appreiciate the offer though.

J

[Muz]

Jimbo,

I thank for you time and consideration in going to all this trouble for us Skyliners but unfortunately this seems a little on the high side for me. In comparison I have a quote from Hikari and Greenline in the region of A$1450 delivered for PFC+H/C.

Please remove my expression of interest. Have a great trip guys and really enjoy yourselves.

Cheers

Muz

[JiMb0]

No probs guys ... Jay & Muz, the fact is the prices you're quoting don't include duty (which seems to be what is reflected in all threads on these part import companies). I dare say I could also quote prices of $1450 for a PFC+HC and in fine print write that duty is payable by the individual on arrival of goods

No-one can gaurentee you wont pay duty when you are illegally importing items and bypassing duty ... and I certainly wont be stung paying 15% import duty and 10% GST over what I have been given for the goods I'm bringing back for other people in good faith, which is why all prices quoted include duty.

Compared to most retail prices in Aus of $1800 for a PFC alone, I thought this to be a bargain (not to mention most 2nd hand PFC's being sold around the figure I'm quoting) ....

I'm not here to make money, not a single penny ... at the same time I cannot be expected to pay for duty and taxes on items out of my own pocket when I step off the plane for items I have brought back for other people. I'm here to offer an opportunity to anyone who wants to gain a legal saving on some performance items compared to retail prices. If you wish to try and play hit and miss with duty and getting the items you've paid for (have a look for some of the horror stories) that is your choice.

Here is a sample of a disclaimer from one such website -

"Buyers agree to indemnify, defend and hold Greenline Motorsports, the webmaster and its affiliates harmless from any loss, claim and expense, including reasonable legal fees that may arise from the content or use of the Greenline Motorsports website."

In english, if your goods are lost whilst being shipped in such a way to avoid paying duty, you're up shit creek.

"Greenline Motorsports is not responsible for any tariffs, taxes, and regulations that may exist in destination countries. Greenline Motorsports is not responsible for shipping delays"

To summarise if caught, you pay the duty.

Now lets take the example of the Power FC + HC combo ..

105,885.00 JPY = 1,408.81 AUD

1,408.81 AUD + 25 % = $1,761.01 AUD

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* The $1385 I am quoting for a PFC is to your door, including taxes, duty and shipping.

* There is no way around paying duty and taxes on these items, I will be bringing back a suitcase full of things for friends, it will not get past customs.

* If this is not what you are after then best of luck in sourcing items this cheap any other way.

Can those who are still interested please confirm.

[BAO2ME]

im gona have to pull out too mate. sorry

[Muz]

Jimbo,

As I said in my last post, I, and I am sure everyone else on this forum that registered an expression of interest, do not for one moment think that you had any intention of making "a quick buck". I certainly appreciate the opportunity that you have provided to all on this forum. Unfortunately the price is little beyond my meagre income at this point in time.

Once again I thank you and sincerely hope that you enjoy your trip. Take heaps of photo's and put them up for all to see on your return.

Cheers and best of luck

Muz

[JiMb0]

I will mate .. just rubs me the wrong way sometimes when people seem to assume I could offer a price that would mean I'd have to be bringing the goods into the country in a way so to avoid paying the duty and taxes required.

Unfortunately I just dont have the cash out of my own pocket to try it and spring for 25% more on everyones PFC when getting inevitably caught, which is why I would have to quote duty and taxes in the costs.

[sewid]

hey dude. what happens if you do make it past customs? i guess it would be a pain in the ass to send the extra money back to people but yeah.

You know there is a pretty good chance you will make it past without them caring. God knows i have done some weird things with my luggage before. Bringing in boxes and boxes of computer hardware and never been sniffed at...

I am still willing to pony up $1385 or whatever it was because I agree with you that it is a pretty good deal still. At least its you and not some unknown guy (not that the online stores are bad, i just have never dealt with them).

I'll send you a PM.

[JiMb0]

Good point, the thing is though I'm not even going to try not declaring the items ... I will literally have an additional suitcase (no clothes, no crap, just stuff from Japan) full of everything from PFC's, Cameras, Laptops, all boxed ..... you can understand that when this thing goes through a scanner it's going to look like I'm a member of Al-Queda .. and I don't really want my return to involve a latex glove and a bit of this :shake:

I have tried taking one laptop through customs before and basically had to dismantle the entire thing (batteries, disk drives, etc) because of people apparantly trying to conceal weapons in laptops !?

I will have everything itemised and arranged to try and make things as quick as possible, as well as receipts for all goods.

I will confirm confirmations (hehe) by PM.

[sewid]

just confirming my PFC order is still on.

edit: Actually I might have to cancel since i found a deal which includes the hand controller and boost controller for a pretty good price. No hard feelings

im sure you'd prefer less junk to lug back anyway!

[mist]

hey Jim, just wanted to let u know that I have obtained the AP Eng Power FC from another source already, so will not be taking part in this group buy. Couldn't wait, needed it urgent.

Regards,

KJ

[JiMb0]

Group buy closed .....

I have received 10 confirmed PFC orders by PM, and pending funds transfer, it will have to be left at that. Those who have received a PM in response to their confirmations, please make sure funds are trasferred to the specified account asap as I will need to pre order.

Those who have not received a reply, I'm sorry however due to the amount of gear we are brining back I have had to limit amount of goods we could bring back .. maybe next time.

Cheers guys,

[jabtronic]

Originally posted by Scotty

All I want is a turbo timer. Now I know I'm in Melb, but I'm kinda strapped for cash right now, so if it ends up to be cheaper, I'll still would appreciate your assitance. The one I want,

Blitz Dual/FATT DC Turbo timer

I may also be interested in the Blitz FATT, however the DCII version. Let me know if you can get them.

Cheers