Paul, David- Thanks for the input. I'll check with the seller how it ships through.
Out of curiosity Paul, why wouldn't you do the paperwork yourself? The purchase is putting me a bit out of pocket, so naturally I'm going to try to save as much as I can here and there. Regards, Ryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 1:10 PM Subject: Re: OT: Aus import matters > Hi Ryan, > > If its over $1000au you will need to do the formal customs clearance > paper work (cant remember the exact name), technically you can do it > yourself, but i wouldnt, each time i have had something that expensive > come in, i have have hired a customs broker to deal with it for me, > costs under $100 for his fee. > > You will also have to pay GST. > > HTH > > Paul > > Ryan Lee wrote: > > >Lenses before camera, sir! You've got one and I believe Miss Beard's got one > >too. And I'll have one in the next couple weeks fingers crossed. > > > >Anyway, still hoping anyone out there might have some experience to share > >regarding Aussie customs and mail order. Thanks.. > > > >Cheers, > >Ryan > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "pentax list" <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> > >Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 8:01 AM > >Subject: Re: OT: Aus import matters > > > > > > > > > >>On 22/8/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> > >> > >> > >>>Looks reasonably trustworthy.. > >>> > >>> > >>I smell a 1D ;-))) > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>Cheers, > >> Cotty > >> > >> > >>___/\__ > >>|| (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > >>||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com > >>_____________________________ > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > Hi > >