Amazon/Newegg to Australia (Cheaper)

[SammoFS]

If you're an Australian like me, You're pulling out hair from the stress of high prices, Welp Worry no more. (Yes Yes I know this sounds cheesy and a lot of you already know this  but I thought I'd share it for people to see, like new people etc.)

So.. Lets say a RX 470(4GB) card was $239 in aud on pcpartpicker from a store, I've found the same card on amazon for $164.99 USD, which currently (6:24PM AEDT 24/2/17) converts to $213.91 AUD Which Is obviously Cheaper. Now you have shipping. But for this card, It's Free shipping. This is probably the best option to go with I guess.. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm still kinda new to this :).

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-STRIX-Radeon-Graphics-STRIX-RX470-O4G-GAMING/dp/B01JS2UFDM

PcPartPicker link: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PVWrxr/asus-radeon-rx-470-4gb-strix-video-card-rog-strix-rx470-4g-gaming

EDIT: AMAZON DOES NOT SHIP FREE TO AUSTRALIA.

 

[W-L]

5 minutes ago, Rika Shiguma said:

If you're an Australian like me, You're pulling out hair from the stress of high prices, Welp Worry no more. (Yes Yes I know this sounds cheesy and a lot of you already know this  but I thought I'd share it for people to see, like new people etc.)

So.. Lets say a RX 470(4GB) card was $239 in aud on pcpartpicker from a store, I've found the same card on amazon for $164.99 USD, which currently (6:24PM AEDT 24/2/17) converts to $213.91 AUD Which Is obviously Cheaper. Now you have shipping. But for this card, It's Free shipping. This is probably the best option to go with I guess.. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm still kinda new to this :).

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-STRIX-Radeon-Graphics-STRIX-RX470-O4G-GAMING/dp/B01JS2UFDM

PcPartPicker link: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PVWrxr/asus-radeon-rx-470-4gb-strix-video-card-rog-strix-rx470-4g-gaming

 

Don't forget you will need to pay import fees in most cases if you buy from a different country. 

[rogueone]

hey,

 

I'd say take the free shipping..make sure it's on overseas orders. Should be cool but if it's a certain price then there's some international duty...or tax on your stuff coming in that your responsible for. 

 

Take a good exchange rate and use it. I moved to America in the noughties and got hit with an exchange rate of less than fifty cents in the dollar...that sucked royally. 

 

Rogueone. 

[SammoFS]

You need to know that:

• For goods that are worth equal to or under AUD1,000, there are no duties, taxes or charges to pay.
• For goods that are worth more than AUD1,000, you will need to fill out a special form called an Import Declaration, and pay duties, taxes and charges.
• You will need to pay duties and taxes on some goods (like tobacco or alcohol)regardless of their value
• Certain types of goods are not allowed to be brought into Australia, or else need special permits.

So no fees i guess (YIPEEE)

[Ashiella]

8 minutes ago, Rika Shiguma said:

You need to know that:

• For goods that are worth equal to or under AUD1,000, there are no duties, taxes or charges to pay.
• For goods that are worth more than AUD1,000, you will need to fill out a special form called an Import Declaration, and pay duties, taxes and charges.
• You will need to pay duties and taxes on some goods (like tobacco or alcohol)regardless of their value
• Certain types of goods are not allowed to be brought into Australia, or else need special permits.

So no fees i guess (YIPEEE)

Rip the 6900k

[SammoFS]

1 minute ago, Ashiella said:

Rip the 6900k

Didn't plan o- "WAIT FOR RYZEN"

[W-L]

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[rn8686]

I did a similar thing when I ordered parts for my PC, saved about ~$300 or so. Only thing is that I believe import laws may be changed soon so you would have to pay import fees. 

[SammoFS]

1 minute ago, rn8686 said:

I did a similar thing when I ordered parts for my PC, saved about ~$300 or so. Only thing is that I believe import laws may be changed soon so you would have to pay import fees. 

** Check what I said above ** (Sorry If you already did) If so, link me to something explaining why they might change import laws???

[genexis_x]

1 hour ago, Rika Shiguma said:

If you're an Australian like me, You're pulling out hair from the stress of high prices, Welp Worry no more. (Yes Yes I know this sounds cheesy and a lot of you already know this  but I thought I'd share it for people to see, like new people etc.)

So.. Lets say a RX 470(4GB) card was $239 in aud on pcpartpicker from a store, I've found the same card on amazon for $164.99 USD, which currently (6:24PM AEDT 24/2/17) converts to $213.91 AUD Which Is obviously Cheaper. Now you have shipping. But for this card, It's Free shipping. This is probably the best option to go with I guess.. Correct me if I'm wrong. I'm still kinda new to this :).

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-STRIX-Radeon-Graphics-STRIX-RX470-O4G-GAMING/dp/B01JS2UFDM

PcPartPicker link: http://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/PVWrxr/asus-radeon-rx-470-4gb-strix-video-card-rog-strix-rx470-4g-gaming

 

How about warranty? If it is US warranty then how to return it if something goes wrong to the card?

[rn8686]

6 minutes ago, Rika Shiguma said:

** Check what I said above ** (Sorry If you already did) If so, link me to something explaining why they might change import laws???

Found an article from 2015 about adding GST to overseas purchases, although I think I remember seeing another one about adding full import duty, ill see if I can find it (If I do, ill edit, otherwise dont worry). 

 

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/gst-set-to-apply-to-all-imports-into-australia-from-july-2017-20150821-gj4vg7.html

[SammoFS]

1 minute ago, ZM Fong said:

How about warranty? If it is US warranty then how to return it if something goes wrong to the card?

me? Drop stuff? Pffff I watch LinusDropTips for god sak- Oh....

*has flashbacks of spill water and coke multiple times* meh..

[SammoFS]

2 minutes ago, rn8686 said:

Found an article from 2015 about adding GST to overseas purchases, although I think I remember seeing another one about adding full import duty, ill see if I can find it (If I do, ill edit, otherwise dont worry). 

 

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/gst-set-to-apply-to-all-imports-into-australia-from-july-2017-20150821-gj4vg7.html

Like the wise words of @Droidbot "Our Government is dumber than a box of rocks"

[rn8686]

1 minute ago, ZM Fong said:

How about warranty? If it is US warranty then how to return it if something goes wrong to the card?

That is the one problem with it, warranty. You will just have to check the stores return policy and manufacturer warranty. 

[Droidbot]

Uhhhhhhh.. Free shipping on Amazon only applies to US orders. 

 

Logging in for me shows this, shipping to Inner Sydney. 

 

Price:

$164.99 + $12.59 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Australia

[SammoFS]

1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

Uhhhhhhh.. Free shipping on Amazon only applies to US orders. 

 

Logging in for me shows this, shipping to Inner Sydney. 

 

Price:

$164.99 + $12.59 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Australia

oh da fuq?

[SammoFS]

Welp im going to edit... i guess only newegg does free shipping to australia...

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, Rika Shiguma said:

Welp im going to edit... i guess only newegg does free shipping to australia...

They don't from their US warehouse. Only for products in AU warehouse. 

[SammoFS]

2 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

They don't from their US warehouse. Only for products in AU warehouse. 

*flipping tables* CAN I GET THIS POST DELETED THEN

EDIT: thread*

[SammoFS]

@W-L delete this whole thing pls, it's a mistake (I shouldnt've given birth to this)

[dizmo]

That seems like it it would have been a lot of hassle to save a whopping 20 dollars.

21 minutes ago, Rika Shiguma said:

me? Drop stuff? Pffff I watch LinusDropTips for god sak- Oh....

*has flashbacks of spill water and coke multiple times* meh..

In my experience computer parts have the highest rate of DOA when it comes to electronics.

[rn8686]

6 minutes ago, dizmo said:

That seems like it it would have been a lot of hassle to save a whopping 20 dollars.

In my experience computer parts have the highest rate of DOA when it comes to electronics.

I agree that it can be a little more risky then buying locally, but if you do the research on stores return policy and the manufacturer warranty you should be fine. This isnt a very good example, look at more expensive parts and you will start to see the savings. As I said, I saved about ~$300 or so buying from the US. 

[rn8686]

16 minutes ago, Rika Shiguma said:

@W-L delete this whole thing pls, it's a mistake (I shouldnt've given birth to this)

Dont, I think the key message is fine. The example isnt the greatest (You will see the savings more with more expensive parts), but you can save a significant amount of money if you do a little research. 

[SammoFS]

2 minutes ago, rn8686 said:

I agree that it can be a little more risky then buying locally, but if you do the research on stores return policy and the manufacturer warranty you should be fine. This isnt a very good example, look at more expensive parts and you will start to see the savings. As I said, I saved about ~$300 or so buying from the US. 

i could get a $216 AUD Sapphire RX 470 card from newegg. I changed it to the aus store. i go to pcpartpicker the lowest rx 470 there is 239 (Around that)

[rn8686]

1 minute ago, Rika Shiguma said:

i could get a $216 AUD Sapphire RX 470 card from newegg. I changed it to the aus store. i go to pcpartpicker the lowest rx 470 there is 239 (Around that)

Thats their AU store, normal GST and taxes still apply.