australia :: sydney :: shopping

[zoso_88]

I think they rape you with the postage though. Actually it'd be so much cheaper going through the american site but they don't post anywhere except the states and canada. They're $155US instead of $125EU for other countries

[nlim3482]

probably worth doing a bulk buy order for sydney-siders if there is enough demand to eliminate shipping costs as orders over 800 euro ship for free.

[James Vincent]

probably worth doing a bulk buy order for sydney-siders if there is enough demand to eliminate shipping costs as orders over 800 euro ship for free.

Haha, you wouldn't want to get done on import duty though

EDIT: I'm actually just thinking about it now... In the past I've been stung on $500 and $1200 imports. But recently I've imported parcels marked $500-$1500, and copped no charge... Maybe with our strong dollar, there is so many imports that they're not looking too closely?

It's definitely not fun getting pulled up though. You pay 17.5% on the clothing, 10% on footwear, then add together the cost + the tariff + shipping then pay 10% on top of all that for GST! Turns a good buy sour pretty quick.

In my experience, imports marked under $200 won't get a second look.

[kpnv]

hmm yea, a pair of PS comes to 140 euro incl. shipping on the site. that's AUD230. how much does a pair go for in incu/ourspot?

[zoso_88]

Isn't shipping 35EU from the apc site? I just really wanna try on a pair to see how they fit. Oh yea I think they're about $240 at incu, I remember getting my NC for $170 bout the same time last year but I think they were on sale

[kpnv]

shipping is 35 but it shows the price of the jeans lowered to 104.xx instead on my browser. i didn't checkout but that's what it showed. which makes it uh... cheaper than incu? hahaha. if i'm not wrong US folks can buy apc jawns way cheaper. so proxying a pair from eu/us maybe?

[savage science fiction]

anyone been around the city this week? get your pilgrim on

[bonkerballs]

Where are the winklepickers in Sydney?

[savage science fiction]

Where are the winklepickers in Sydney?

do you mean those pointy lace up shoes?

theres cheap ones at a shop called zu on pitt street dont know if thats what you mean though i think they were patent black

[bonkerballs]

Really like these http://www.underground-cybershop.co.uk/acatalog/winklepickersb.html, 8th item down "

Sammy - Black Leather 3 Plain Buckle / Zip Boot"

[beardedpotato]

They look pretty anime but I guess someone could pull it off.

I'm having a hard time enjoying shopping in Sydney lately, or even online for that matter. There's so many sales and things on but nothings grabbing my eye.

I was thinking of heading down Oxford street on friday but I'm not sure I can be bothered, any sales still going and anything worth checking out?

[timmytee]

yeah I'd also like to know how packed it is.. I'm planning on heading up to the city from the gong on friday but wondering if the amount of people will be overwhelming or worth it.

[seven.homme]

any new exciting stores around? really bored with the usual suspects. Checked incu, alphaville, n assin today, nothing special. well assin does have some good stuff, but I dont have much in my account this month.

avoid cbd and hyde park tomorrow guys ... there will be parade from 4-5, definetly will be supper crowded ...

[homme.homme]

whoever was looking for apc i got an email from context saying they got a new delivery in and i *think* they do sufu discount. otherwise apc pops up on the supermarket pretty frequently.

also, i thought that we didnt get import tax on anything under $1000??

[zoso_88]

Yea I thought it was $1000 as well?

Just checked context and they did get new APC stock but no PS. It's weird there's not a single place online that stock PS except the APC site. I'm just hoping incu get more stock cause I needa try em on first.

[superslim_zac]

also, i thought that we didnt get import tax on anything under $1000??

as far as I'm aware thats true

I looked it up on the gov. website once a while back.

[James Vincent]

Over $1000 has always been a different category... but maybe they've changed the rules so anything under $1000 is a freebie?

Might explain why I haven't been pulled up lately... I did get done on $560 clothes bought from the US in 2005 though.

[superslim_zac]

did some looking for those who can't be bothered:

Generally, all goods imported into Australia are subject to Customs duty and GST and are assessed for community protection risks. However, all goods (except for tobacco and alcoholic beverages) may be imported duty and tax free if the value of the goods is A$1000 or less.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=5653#e1762

[James Vincent]

Well there you go =) Good news =)

[bonkerballs]

Oxford st is pretty exhausted, seeing as they've been on for a while now. I was there a few days ago and there wasn't great in this season's stock. Next season is already coming in!

[superslim_zac]

If anyone is looking for good denimz + non-export models

I'll recommend take5 jeans.

Easy english communication, no need for a proxy and very decent pricing!

[email protected]

and if you buy 3 pairs from them you can become a VIP member and get discounts on all further purchases. Nice.

enjoy =)

(bought a flathead 1001)

[btbam]

hey guys just wanted to explain the import duty deal for AUS..

anything under $1000 AUD "SHOULD" not recieve import duties. Anything over and you pay 10% GST and somthing like 17.5% Duties.

i have been importing bulk in the past year and this is how it has been everytime ( And exactly how customs explained it to me a while ago)

[CactusArmy]

where can I cop slouchy beanies and armwarmers?

[ajax]

been looking for a slouchy beanie for a while too.. havnt been looking very hard tho..

markets? there was friedrich gray ones at a sale i went to.. but it was like $80 or something

[CactusArmy]

^ was it at incu?

[ajax]

nah.. It was at a sale someone posted on here.. At surry hills

[jf30]

Hey can anyone recommend me a photo lab in sydney, i've got a whole bunch of 120mm film i need to get processed (the cheaper the better!)

[roboboy]

Anyone know where i can cop some Dunk Low SBs in Sydney? Haven't been wearing many sneakers as of late and looking to get a fresh pair. Haven't seen any around, do they still make them?

[superslim_zac]

HYPE dc seems the obvious choice

[Joshua James Barry]

Anyone know where i can cop some Repetto Zizi's in Sydney?