australia :: melbourne :: shopping

[Tyro1]

If the watch is purchased overseas, and you import it to Austrlia for personal use, you have to pay tax on items valued $1000AUD or more.

If you get it sent to you, and the value is marked below $1000, you could avoid paying the tax

If you buy it here the tax is already factored in to the price.

[calvinc]

don't you think it would be weird to mark down tag heuer below $1000? yeah i was thinking about that. but if they found out the value were above $1000, what are the consequences? and is there a risk to mark down the value below $1000?

[Tyro1]

well it depends, on whether you have postage insurance. If you do, you would need to mark the parcel at the correct value I think. If yo u mark down the value and it gets discovered, I think you just have to pay the tax, you would have had to of paid anyway.

[Deiv]

It's illegal to mark down the price of a package. Which is why many overseas stores don't do it. But a lot of people do it anyway and get away with it.

having said that, I don't know how much customs really looks into the value of things, if they would go and actually look up the value of the specific watch.

[jcotteri]

yeh it all comes down to if you want to risk losing the watch in the mail.. Would it be worth marking down the package or not.. I would mark it down though.. Peasant status:o

Are you Australian? If you are leaving Australia and returning from the states you can have our tax refunded but will probably have your home countries tax added on.

You will have to pay tax whether the watch is used for personal or business use afaik.

[calvinc]

yeh it all comes down to if you want to risk losing the watch in the mail.. Would it be worth marking down the package or not.. I would mark it down though.. Peasant status:o

Are you Australian? If you are leaving Australia and returning from the states you can have our tax refunded but will probably have your home countries tax added on.

You will have to pay tax whether the watch is used for personal or business use afaik.

Nope, I am an international. I was thinking if i could do the (tourist) tax refund at airport eventually though. But when i checked the website, they specifically state that you cant claim the tax back for all online purchases.

So if it is insured, and the price is marked down $950, that means i can only get $950 back?

*edit: and oh yeah, this is the watch http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/carrera/men/automatic-chronograph-tachymetre/index.lbl?w=CV2010.BA0786

[jcotteri]

haha don't worry about lowering the value of it then.. We are only talking about importing here.. I thought you were from the States or something. To get the tax back you will need to show proof of purchase.

Nah you only have to worry about your own taxes.. Yes you can get your purchases Goods and Services Tax refunded.. afaik

I think you confused a few people with your original question;)

[calvinc]

^ oh wait, what i meant by international is i am an international student. I think my interpretation of "Australian" is different there . I thought being an international or australian would be different in the taxation system or something.

Yeah, what i am trying to import that watch from www.authenticwatches.com (its located in USA) to melbourne here. should i just mark down the value?

edit:* but even with showing proof of purchase, i dont think we can claim the tax back. i read in the website they don't do tax refund for online purchases.

[jcotteri]

yeh mark that down.. imo..

up to you though if something happens in transit and you on't have the insurance to cover the whole thing.

[brissyboy]

Sorry my cpu is screwed and its not letting me search this thread.

Coming to Melbourne over xmas can someone please tell me if the shops are open on 26th December (boxing day) or the public holiday monday?

[Tyro1]

yeah, boxing day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. That's when after Christmas sales traditionally start. Obviously depends on the stores you are interested in going to.

[Pandemonium]

dont' bother with boxing day unless you like plebe stores.

[Raw Selvedge]

Hey guys where is the best place to get a pair of pants repaired? Some stitching has come loose at the seam just below the front pocket. I'm looking for good skills, price isn't really a factor coz I want it done well.

[home]

Hey guys where is the best place to get a pair of pants repaired?

hey man, try a tailor. regards.

[Raw Selvedge]

yeah, I meant if there were any good recommendations for tailors. I've used Alterations Now on Collins, and some Looksmart Alterations at some shopping centres before.

[jcotteri]

lol... D! recommends his tailor all the time.. so go there..

he'll let you know where it is..

[Raw Selvedge]

Cool I'll give him a message

[DJI]

M&E alterations, corner of lt collins and exhibition.

the lady who owns and runs the place is a pattern maker, a little bit pricey but they'll get the job done properly.

[Raw Selvedge]

cheers D, I'll go check it out

[lotek01]

a lot of big stores and people with expensive shit go there. good place, except the owner is a little scary.

[home]

yo, i'm a US10 across the board in runners, US9.5 in chucks being the exception:

am i a 42 or 43 in designer shoes/sneakers?

the reason i ask is because i've been 'happily' wearing raf sneakers in 42 (pretty snug, i'll admit), order a few raf dress shoes in 42 and they're well too tight.

fuck i hate copping shoes online, but there are no decent shoes available in melbourne at a decent pricepoint.

[lovelysteve]

im the same as you and i wear wear 42 in common projects, generic man etc..

[home]

i had 43 in CPs and they were too large. guess 42s would fit just nice - but don't the soles on CPs/Raf/Lanvin sneakers etc. run a half-size large?

Frustrating - I reckon I'm a plum 42.5.

[jcotteri]

I think you are.. me too..

except i like cpeez in 43.. I can't wear 42, to tight..

therefore in the boots/derbz that I like I am 44,43,42,41,10,9,8,7,6.. also 1 & 2! haha fku! (not you home)

too confusing....

[DJI]

there's no standard for the sizing of designer shoes, unless you can try shit in person it's gonna come down to trial and error I'm afraid.

[Raw Selvedge]

yeah different brands fit differently. You're the same size as me, the only advice I can give is that you would fit Lanvin size 8 and Ann Dem sneakers in 42.5 or maybe 42 but a tad snug I think

[home]

thanks guys.

just quickly, anyone with ann d sneaker experience? should i kop 42.5 or 43?

i'll shut up now.

[fenrost]

i was wrong in the past.. ann d sneaks run true to size. : \

well at least thats what i get comparing with normal chucks.

but like d said tho, best you try them in person if possible.

[melvin7]

I swear I told you that Rob!

I'm normally a size 40 and size 40 Ann D sneakers fit me perfectly home. They are very very comfortable sneakers. Which ones are you looking to buy?

[handmade]

half a size bigger than tagged