Hi all,
So I am in the process of ordering an emp kit from Van’s. I’ve got to the point where I’m receiving shipping quotes and they are varying wildly in costs. I am somewhat confused as to what I am going to end up paying for shipping and can’t seem to get a straight answer from anyone.
Would it be possible for anyone who has shipped part of a Van’s kit to Australia to help me understand the process, as well as the costs involved? I know there will be 10% GST on the cost of the kit & shipping, but can’t get a grip on the rest!
For instance, here are the 3 quotes I’ve received:
Aussie Car Imports (Sea freight):
A$775 plus GST on the cost of goods and shipping. This price includes insurance during the US transport.
I am not sure if this includes all the other port fees etc? I have asked.
[Edit: Reponse from Indy “A$775 plus GST on the cost of goods and shipping
Don't make it harder then it has to be! If there were additional costs, I would bring them up.” So this is BY FAR the cheapest option it seems]
FedEx Air Freight:
FED EX ECONOMY would cost $1370 (USD) Door to door by Air Thats $1800 AUD (over double)
Again - don’t know what this includes? Are there port fees on FedEx etc? How do you pay the GST? Do I get an invoice from FedEx?
CH Freight from LA:
These guys were the most open about the charges but were also the most expensive. All up it was $2100 AUD (Over triple the first quote). They were however much more open about the fees - is that what FedEx will end up costing anyway once they have hidden fees added?
This ends up being almost half the kit cost in shipping and gst! Terrible.
Their quote can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sECUR7JEFVOJFZidVhKrnWi_5FeQrze3
I would be very grateful to anyone who can help me understand how this all works / give any hints and tips to help me not get ripped off.
So I am in the process of ordering an emp kit from Van’s. I’ve got to the point where I’m receiving shipping quotes and they are varying wildly in costs. I am somewhat confused as to what I am going to end up paying for shipping and can’t seem to get a straight answer from anyone.
Would it be possible for anyone who has shipped part of a Van’s kit to Australia to help me understand the process, as well as the costs involved? I know there will be 10% GST on the cost of the kit & shipping, but can’t get a grip on the rest!
For instance, here are the 3 quotes I’ve received:
Aussie Car Imports (Sea freight):
A$775 plus GST on the cost of goods and shipping. This price includes insurance during the US transport.
I am not sure if this includes all the other port fees etc? I have asked.
[Edit: Reponse from Indy “A$775 plus GST on the cost of goods and shipping
Don't make it harder then it has to be! If there were additional costs, I would bring them up.” So this is BY FAR the cheapest option it seems]
FedEx Air Freight:
FED EX ECONOMY would cost $1370 (USD) Door to door by Air Thats $1800 AUD (over double)
Again - don’t know what this includes? Are there port fees on FedEx etc? How do you pay the GST? Do I get an invoice from FedEx?
CH Freight from LA:
These guys were the most open about the charges but were also the most expensive. All up it was $2100 AUD (Over triple the first quote). They were however much more open about the fees - is that what FedEx will end up costing anyway once they have hidden fees added?
This ends up being almost half the kit cost in shipping and gst! Terrible.
Their quote can be found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sECUR7JEFVOJFZidVhKrnWi_5FeQrze3
I would be very grateful to anyone who can help me understand how this all works / give any hints and tips to help me not get ripped off.
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