Hey all,

Just came across a nice little site that lets you order from any U.S. website (even if they don't send items internationally), and sends the parcels to your country. I would have loved this if I was still in Oz!!! coz things are so cheap over here. Anyway, I've ordered a few things successfully from them and had them sent to my family back in Sydney. If interested the site is www.worldpurchases.com

I use a similar outfit in California who are very good. Pretty cheap too.

Do you get caught for import tax buying from the US? I've purchased a few things from HK & Japan and had no problems but wondered about the US.

No, same as from anywhere else in the world. I buy loads of stuff from the US now. Local retailers don't seem to want to pass on the savings they are making due to the exchange rate - so it's time to bypass them.

Come on then Amazulu, don't keep the name of it to yourself. Who do you buy from in Cali?

Jazzys

I think if its under $1000 AUD, then you won't get taxed. But with the current exchange rate, its a good time to go on a shopping spree lol.

Anybody care to post a couple of examples of some good buys from the US to show us exactly how much we can save?

Here's some examples of pricing markup.

Men's Asics Kayano Shoes $134.99USD vs $259.99AUD

us product
aus product

Nikon D80 Camera $899.99USD vs $1499.95AUD

us product
aus product

I must say, I do buy my Asics shoes from the US rather than here - even with shipping, they come to half price.

Just thought of something. iPhones!

Any chance of posting a web address for such items?

Jazzys

Here's a link , but I don't know the exact pricing.

I'm in the US currently, we're applying to move to OZ. Question about electrical outlets - I understand OZ has 220 - not 110 like US. How does it work to buy electronics from US when the outlet isn't the same? Is there a converter?

This may help you tiger.

http://www.australia-migration.com/p..._Australia/120

jazzys

Further more here is a website with pictures of the plug standards link. You probably want to buy a plug/socket converter to be able to plug it into the wall.

And you will most likely need a step up converter to convert 110 to 220-240
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