I have lots of kuiu and plan to get more of it.
I have found its well worth the hype, tuff and is lasting well even with the abuse ive given it.
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I have lots of kuiu and plan to get more of it.
I have found its well worth the hype, tuff and is lasting well even with the abuse ive given it.
No different to anywhere else, China will make what you want at the price you give them, NZ retailers generally want thing made as cheap as possible and then try and get the biggest margin possible.Quote:
Originally Posted by shift14
That's an Ironic statement coming from the tightest man in NZ hahahahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Nesika
Yeah hope not, but probably knowing my luck :XD:Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Yeah seeing all Shaneo's gear got me interested, proves the point that it's best to see stuff in the flesh. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
I probably came across as a moaning arsehole in the first post of this thread but here's what got me started.
I was staying at a mates place when the conformation e-mail came through & he commented that $46 was a rip off as he regularly buys in footwear from the States and shipping is either free or $10 max, so this was the main reason for posting and I should of worded it " Is $46 US good market value" for shipping costs.
Now regarding what my mate said, thinking about it he is most probably buying from retail shops that can subsidise the shipping into the purchase price.
Re -Kuiu, I didn't want this turning into a thread about whether it's good gear or their selling model will work in NZ or not.
Shaun was good enough to contact me and we have sorted it out the confusion, It was a busy weekend at the Sika show & I probably wasn't listening properly & I'm sure they will Improve their system re- checking stock supply, quoting etc.
I hope their business does well and I will probably buy more gear in the future, buying direct is how Kuiu runs things so I'll just have to get use to it, but having someone in NZ to deal with works better for me as I'm a very hands on sort of consumer.
Some great knowledge here and most questions have already been answered :)
As "Sidney" mentioned, it can get tricky combining orders to reduce shipping costs as it adds other factors that equally drive up the cost (e.g. processing expenses, shipping once landed in NZ, GST and Duty, etc). Bulk orders can be done by individuals within a bunch of friends if that is the route that works best for them. The South Pacific distribution centre is yet to have eta. At the moment the primary focus is on exploring other shipping options to make shipping more cost effective for NZ and international orders.
Some you have touched on the issue of backordered items and lack of stock available, in which I totally understand your frustration. KUIU has grown much faster than anticipated and the hard thing for them is to forecast sales numbers accurately. They are improving this all the time and are increasing the quantities of stocked inventory and therefore lowering the number of items on backorder. So this is a constantly improve system. One thing I advise people to do is to plan what hunting gear you need to improve before your existing item is completely useless, or plan well before your big hunting trip instead of the weeks leading up to it. I understand that this isn't as practical or as easy as it sounds, but it will help in getting the items you need well before your planned hunt/s. It also means you will have time to look into all options availible, rather than a last minute dash down to hunting and fishing store.
I appreciate that a lot of you are already KUIU customers, and that you have persevered through shipping costs, backorders and waiting for stock to become available. This will all improve in time, and so will the advancement of KUIU's technology and creating the latest hunting gear. If any of you have frustrations with an order or product, please let me know so I can sort it for you or pass the message on to HQ and compile the improvements that need to happen to keep our customers satisfied here in NZ. Also, if you thinking about a particular product, get hold of me I can tell you the benefits of the items you are deciding on (for example; durability comparisons for NZ environment, tahr hunting vs sika hunting options, comparing the 4 types of rain gear, or the 5 different pant options, etc). Since I wear it all the time and hear regular feedback from customers and hunting guides. I know what's working in NZ environment (and how tough us Kiwis are on gear). So keep that in mind.
Also, if some of you are regularly buying stuff from the US, it would be great to hear what companies are providing the best shipping rates to NZ. I can look into the company and find out who the shipping company is. Thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by Shaun@KUIU
DHL by a country mile
This is what works for me;
Purchase online in the US using my US postal address
Free ground shipping within the US ( 7-10 days ) to me in Torrance CA
Consolidate packages, do online customs declaration.
Choose shipping method 3-5 or 6-10 working days, insured or not.
.....(don't declare at $125 and in sure it for $1000 if you get my drift.)
DHL to NZ.
If it's pre cleared thru Customs it goes straight to NZ Post for delivery through their Courier Post network. They distribute for DHL.
Job done
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Originally Posted by Philipo
Just get Sitka its in country and better imo.
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I have found usps the best price wise so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shaun@KUIU
Generally get the items in 4 - 7 days aswell :)
I've got their Guide Jacket and Attack pants. I have a Youshop account, and got them sent there. $22 NZD for shipping. Really like the jacket, testing the pants tomorrow!
I bring in quite a bit of gear through youshop. I think the minimum charge is $17, and they tend to repackage items to make it cheaper.
I had some Danner boots sent over, and the original quote was atronomical, but they repackaged and worked out cheaper.
I recommend Youshop.
I would'nt buy in bulk, if the total goes over $400NZD you get stung with duties and GST.
Only if it's declared as such......Quote:
Originally Posted by winga
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Not that any of you guys are probably interested but Jacket arrived today, Fit & finish is excellent & I didn't get stung with GST, very pleased with my purchase :cool:
Now to see how it performs :)
Good stuff. You will now be hooked and I bet you have already started to consider your next order.Quote:
Originally Posted by Philipo
pics?
Will try to post up some tomorrow. :)
[QUOTE=7mmsaum;402867]That comment is not quite right in my eyes. Your purchase of the highest quality gear is reflected in the price of the product, not the price of the shipping. if you paid $100,000 for a BMW instead of $30,000 for a Toyota. Thats fine as you know you are buying highter quality and are prepared to pay a bit more. You would be upset if the BMW dealer then said "Sorry, the shipping from germany for your car makes it cost another $15,000!".....lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Philipo
I know of a number of people who ordered Kuiu gear at the Sika show and their orders turned up in Palmerston North last week, however I'm still waiting on mine. Just wondering if anybody else is still waiting for items which were in stock and shipped around 2 weeks ago. I followed the tracking system for a time, however it wasn't overly helpful once it left the US as it then stated the item could not be tracked in NZ. Interesting given my brothers item was tracked in Australia no problem. My order was below $400 so shouldn't have been caught up at customs.
Also remember if you are getting stuff redirected to/from a States address you will be paying sales tax on the gear as well when you order it.
i had three parcels sent to hong kong and believe they have arrived within 6 days which was certainly efficient - might yours be held up with customs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesika
tracking with usps was hopeless once it left san francisco and still doesn't show the actual delivery
Only if it's shipped to a U.S. address that's in the same state as the purchase.Quote:
Originally Posted by outdoorlad