Thread: Gear shopping - Local vs Offshore - I know...

I was interested ina Karrimore pack listed on here and out of interest looked at the price new. Identical model was selling for $1300 on one website (shipped from the US). If I bought directly from the US I'd pay USD$350 +shipping.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

Originally Posted by Eat Meater

I was interested ina Karrimore pack listed on here and out of interest looked at the price new. Identical model was selling for $1300 on one website (shipped from the US). If I bought directly from the US I'd pay USD$350 +shipping.

Identify your target beyond all doubt because you never miss (right?) and I'll be missed.

https://nz.sportsdirect.com/karrimor...5EBack%20Packs

When importing items over the $1000 dollar mark the risk is that customs will require you to clear it through a broker. I know it doesn't always happen, but it can. Clearance will cost you around $150. It is also worth considering what happens if things go wrong with the courier and the package is lost. Insurance on lost packages is a long and often fruitless process. Then there's product support and what happens if you have an issue with the item. Most reputable local companies will happily go above and beyond what is strictly required of them under the terms of a warranty it you have a problem. Personally I will happily support a local company unless what I want is not available in NZ.