llanfachreth

Hi

I'm sure I read a thread on here a few months ago about someone importing a washing machine from the UK and it was much cheaper?

We are looking at buying a washer dryer and a fridge freezer and they're pretty expensive here....

I couldn't find the thread though... any ideas?

thanks

Alfresco

If you're here already, I wouldn't bother. It will be more expensive overall.

Try the search function.

Sherlock Holmes

Five years ago, I would have agreed with you. Now though, it's even stevens I'd say. Strong dollar does equal lower prices with some things.

You should be able to get a decent washer for $600.00 and fridge freezers are also much cheaper now.

Visit a few shops, compare prices, HAGGLE and play one against the other. You should get 10% at least off that way.

llanfachreth

ok cool thanks, will have a look around

paddyo

2ndsWorld in Sydney has great deals and good products.

ABCDiamond

That is a must..

One example:One of the price comparison websites shows that model as: Between $1,299 - $1,465.

Trevski

You must also understand that the fridges in the UK are not as powerfull as the ones made in Australia,in the uk the all year round temp is much lower than here in oz so thats why the UK dont use a big compresser,you are better of buying here in oz

llanfachreth

All great info, thanks
I'm in Melbourne. Some do interest free credit too which is good

steve99

What about a Dyson vacuum? mine blew up after about 15yrs.
A new DC25 here is $899 list price, I should be able to get one for $800 given the sales are on.

Same model on Amazon in the UK is 219gbp including UK delivery.
At an exchange rate of 1.6 that works out at $350 so less that half the price of the same product here in Australia, what a rip off!

I must be able to ship it here to Aus and change the plug for less that $450?

ABCDiamond

You should be able to get the DC25 for $650 for if you look around, and that's without sales being on. Maybe even less with haggling ? Forget List prices.

Back in November, the DC26ACSB was $484.00, it is now $499.00, so sales are making little difference to negotiable prices, only the advertised ones.

If the £ was as strong as it used to be it wouldn't be as much of a rip off.
At the old 2.5 rate $650 would be £260.

spottydog

DC25ACHPPLPL is $738 and DC25ACSY is $655 delivered at www.appliancesonline.com.au if thats any help

steve99

Yeah I saw those prices but still not anywhere near competitive with overseas prices.


Its the DC25ACHPPLPL im comparing with, cant find that anywhere near $650 over here ABC, only the lower end DC25 model.

I dont get why the pound being weak is a negative for us here? surely its the opposite? ie: if the pound can buy the item and afford to sell it for £220 the Australian dollar should be able to buy the item for the same cost ?

CasualObserver1

My Australian bought fridge/freezer was made in China and is the same model that can be bought worldwide.

CasualObserver1

Most electrical goods (and pretty much everything else) are cheaper overseas - often by up to 50% - however, not sure about how easy it is to import bulky white goods.

ABCDiamond

When you say up to 5, do you mean that Australia is often up to 5 times the price ?