has anyone ever looked into this???

I was reading an old thread on water test kits and decided on the one I wanted. My LPS is selling the API kit for R530, amazon.com is selling it at R150! all of the API stuff is cheaper there, and im a fan of API products, I mean Stress Coat R150 for 1.9litres of the stuff. Are we missing out here or is there some customs law thats gonna nail us for importing it?

 

try ebay.co.za all the stuff available to SA i bought my blackberry covers from singapore for R120 instead of R1200 totally ripped off here in SA i think u will have lots of issues importing from amazon i waited 2 weeks for my stuff just needed to pay R20 to get it at the post office def worth looking into just look for reliable sellers

 

I'll check it out

I've used amazon befor with no problems but not on items like these

 

I use a South African site called www.wantitall.co.za , they have amazon as a stockist, but all importing and taxes are done through them (all built into the price). I have used them for everything from specialist books to cologne and clothing - they tend to be slightly more expensive than Amazon, but the price covers everything (incl. taxes etc).

 

how does the whole importing story work?

 

I do not know, I order stuff, then it gets here (most of the time it takes a week or two from the USA / UK)... They handle all importing, handling agents, taxes and courier costs. They often have "free delivery" for purchases over a certain amount.

 

are all purchases paid by credit card or what?

 

No you can also use eBucks

 

You forgetting a couple of things. Like Shipping, Ad Valorum Tax ( In the region of 20%) and VAT. By the time you got it landed, you've probably saved very little. Thats if it makes it here unbroken....

If have a 18 month old Master kit i'm no longer using, can't see any expiry date on any of the reagants. Betta boy you can have it R100, check how much the refill packs are at AK

 

I have paid by card in the past... Neil, the cost on the site is the FINAL cost that you pay - it includes shipping and import taxes.

However the second hand kit is a fraction of the price!

 

I rest my case

http://www.wantitall.co.za/Aquarium-Pharmaceuticals-Aquarian-Freshwater-Master-Test-Kit__B001EUG8RO

 

i've just seen purigen the bag on amazon. Price + shipping comes to roughly R100
Is this for real?

 

The link to Purigen products shipping info for Amazon is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/selle...?ie=UTF8&asin=B00025673W&seller=AL2S9BXODQ6UO

They do not mention SA as a shipping destination so maybe it is not for real.

 

Wantitall is mad with their price and you still have to pay shipping on top of that. You can get it through take2 for less. http://more.take2.co.za/moreusa-aqu...an-freshwater-master-test-kit-b001eug8ro.html