Conquistador3
Le Comte de Frou Frou
This is a question I am asking to those who have experience in buying and selling saws between the US and other countries (chiefly Australia).
I've been eyeing used prices for some Stihl and Shindaiwa models on the US market (chiefly on this forum) and they often come at 50% less or even more than what the same saw goes for here even with a strong dollar. Throw import duties on top and they are still 40% cheaper.
That leaves only problem that could spoil the deal: shipping.
I buy a ton of stuff from Japan and shipping from there is dirt cheap and incredibly fast. But J-Post is also losing money faster a Silicon Valley Startup with a single app to its name. What they won't do to stimulate exports.
I've only bought small and light stuff from the US so far and shipping has always struck me as both slow and really expensive.
So the question is: is it really worth it? How much would cost shipping, say, an MS460 to Europe?
Thanks.
I've been eyeing used prices for some Stihl and Shindaiwa models on the US market (chiefly on this forum) and they often come at 50% less or even more than what the same saw goes for here even with a strong dollar. Throw import duties on top and they are still 40% cheaper.
That leaves only problem that could spoil the deal: shipping.
I buy a ton of stuff from Japan and shipping from there is dirt cheap and incredibly fast. But J-Post is also losing money faster a Silicon Valley Startup with a single app to its name. What they won't do to stimulate exports.
I've only bought small and light stuff from the US so far and shipping has always struck me as both slow and really expensive.
So the question is: is it really worth it? How much would cost shipping, say, an MS460 to Europe?
Thanks.