Importing Pins

[Red Series 3]

Hey just wondering if anybody has had any experience bringing in a single pinny from the states or bringing in more on a pallet or a crate.
I'm liking the look of the current exchange rate, i haven't inquired about shipping costs.

Thanks

[big dog]

I payed for one,trip to be created,cost of creating,trip to port,trip t0 Australia,cost of customs this that and everything else they wanted.....$1012 AUD   pinny was good and the create well made($175usd)
It was a drama maybe mark C can look at doing special orders?

[Strangeways]

I've only done such a thing from Germany. Cost around AUS$1300 (air freight) which covered the shipping and costs from the shipper to my custom's agent.

[ROLLERBALL]

from germany...was that from pauls's 50's I think his name is on Ebay???If so how is he to deal with??And how much do you need to do at this end if they know what they are doing??

[Strangeways]

from germany...was that from pauls's 50's I think his name is on Ebay???If so how is he to deal with??And how much do you need to do at this end if they know what they are doing??

The importing was too easy - They take care of EVERYTHING. They deal via email and then give you shipping details after you have paid. The details include your broker/Customs Agent, and they call you when the game arrives at their depot. You just need to sign it over to them (they send you a fax) - and then you can pick it up yourself (save $150), or they can deliver. If the right machine popped up again, I would have complete confidence in them.

[pinnies4me]

When Greg and I brought two games in from the US, the cost for shipping was approximately $2,000 US for both. Possibly was a little cheaper than if they came in separately.

[markc]

the costs can be very different from around the world, ring around a few freight places and most will be able to quote you . but on average it will be from 800 - 1500  for freight place charges  and if air or sea ectect
always remember you will have to add GST  on them
when they arrive.  I normally bring in containers and have only a few times brought in 1s and 2s
 where abouts in USA ?  as I am bringing a few parts in might be able to add it for you

PM me as I will be checking here while away.

mark

[v8racefan]

from germany...was that from pauls's 50's I think his name is on Ebay???If so how is he to deal with??And how much do you need to do at this end if they know what they are doing??

I purchased my Corvette pin from pauls50's out of germany. It was 5 years ago now, paid for it in euros, easy transaction, he air freighted it out, arrived here in less than a week. He is good to deal with, he's shipped hundreds of pins worldwide, very experienced indeed.

He has a good selection, but I would try and source a pin within australia first, and germany or os as only a last resort.