Motorised Go Karts

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  [Deactivated] on 11/05/2012 - 01:56

  Um… That links shows a price of $280-$300 USD. You want to pay $400-$500, which is more expensive!?

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    Skuta on 11/05/2012 - 07:58

    Yeah I live in Australia and they are in china, About $400 each to get them here

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      [Deactivated] on 11/05/2012 - 11:59

      Ah, ok - ouch.

      Don't know anyone that can weld? (Fit an old lawnmower engine to a metal frame, screw a seat on…

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  hsk on 11/05/2012 - 07:07

  hey my kids would love this, how much is shipping to Australia, did look but didn't find it? do you need to assemble it or is it complete when it gets here? and last question has anyone used western union to make payment, is it like paypal? thanks

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    Skuta on 11/05/2012 - 08:04

    Yeah my kids would love them too but i plan to buy them for myself haha, the freight itself is only about $50 but the port fees, customs, gov't fees etc come to about $350. I know there are people bringing them in but they are charging about $1200 each. I want 2 or 3 of them because i have 2 acres in my backyard that doesn't get used.

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      Skuta on 11/05/2012 - 08:05

      And yes you would need to assemble it, pretty easy though.

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  hsk on 11/05/2012 - 10:15

  wow so it costs about $300 to buy + $50 freight + taxes customs etc $350 am I understanding it right, $700ish to get one? or is it $350 including everything? sorry I am a little confused, and what about western union? thanks

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    [Deactivated] on 11/05/2012 - 12:04

    I know on ebay you just do not pay using western union - nearly always turns out to be a con. But with these other sites, who knows. I'd be more interested in why they don't accept Paypal - if they're honest why would they care how they get paid, as long as they do.

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  Skuta on 11/05/2012 - 10:19

  No, about $700 to get one. Not sure about western union, i bought a cnc router from china about 6 years ago and paid by Telegraphic transfer, that was scary, but we got the machine about 2 months later

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  hsk on 11/05/2012 - 10:35

  wow that is big, grocery shopping wont cover that so unless there is a cheaper option, my kids can ride bikes as we are on acres as well, thanks it was interesting, cheers

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  Brick50 on 12/05/2012 - 11:14

  I talked to the guy on that alibaba link, He said $600usd to ship via sea mail to aus.

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    Skuta on 12/05/2012 - 13:20

    Does that include the cost of the kart? I never got an answer back from him so I contacted some freight companies for my price. They include clearance fees etc in their price

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      Brick50 on 12/05/2012 - 16:41

      nope, Cost of kart + postage ($600) will be your final price.

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        Skuta on 12/05/2012 - 18:06

        Following is the best price i received on shipping (+ the cost of each cart)

        You have received the following quotation from Direct Worldwide Logistics P/L:

        Your Shipment Details

        Shipping mode: Surface
        Departure: China, Ningbo
        Departure type: Sea Port
        Arrival: Australia, Toowoomba
        Arrival type: Commercial address
        Arrival date: 15/06/2012
        Commodity: GO KART
        Packing type: Boxed
        Quantity: 1
        Total weight: 80 Kilos
        Dimensions: 108 x 98 x 52 cm
        Incoterms: FOB
        Stackable?: Yes
        Hazardous?: No
        Cargo Insurance?: Yes

        Quote Details

        Hi Scott,

        The charges are as follows,

        Freight is approx 25.00USD/CBM [so about $15]
        Destination Port & Terminal Costs 120.00AUD/CBM [so about $60]
        Customs Clearance - 125.00
        Quarantine doc processing 25.00
        CMR Fees 25.00
        Duty /GST at Costs
        Quarantine fees at Costs (if applicable)
        will put Cartage your care since you may find cheaper rates

        all charged in AUD are subject to 10% GST
        Subject to our trading terms and conditions of trade

        Very Importantly, Please check Dotars if Vehicle Import Approval is required

        We hope this helps

        Thanks
        Raj

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  Skuta on 13/05/2012 - 09:30

  Found them cheap finally, this guy must not have listed them for a couple of weeks. $550

  http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160798…

  Problem is he is in South Australia