Thread: Buying...or trying to...

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Why is it that whenever I want something,its either out of stock,or some mongrel is asking a lot of cash for what I want??
We have decided to get a new Weiand Stealth intake,and 600cfm Holley,to suit the Windsor,and the prices are plain,stupid..I have just been on line to Summit,and seen the American prices,,converted to Kiwi dollars,and,I think,even with freight,may be able to get the bits I want cheaper still..The intake,,at about US$172,or thereabouts,equates to NZ$213 approx plus freight,which I may be able to organise..Have been quoted NZ$440 approx..
The 600 Holley,is about NZ$318 plus freight..instead of nearer to NZ$580 already here..

Ouch....! Sorry for the exorbinate totals on your end, that really hurts in your world for building cars...

Originally Posted by 406Rich

Ouch....! Sorry for the exorbinate totals on your end, that really hurts in your world for building cars...

Will phone Summit in a few days,and see if they can give me a price for shipping,..A friend deals with them now and then,and says they have always looked after him..Failing that,I need to find someone who is going to America soon,and get it all for me..

Robin - the buzz word is ----- greed! "We got it, you want it. Now? This is our price, take it or leave it!!"

Speedway will have many of the same items as Summit ( I prefer the Edelbrock Performer RPM, myself after having one on a very warm 351W and now on a mild 302 )

Originally Posted by IC2

Robin - the buzz word is ----- greed! "We got it, you want it. Now? This is our price, take it or leave it!!"

Speedway will have many of the same items as Summit ( I prefer the Edelbrock Performer RPM, myself after having one on a very warm 351W and now on a mild 302 )

Dave,,I think you are right there..A lot of the suppliers down here sell at reasonable prices,,or so I thought..Our exchange rate is the best its been in years,,and I know they need to make a profit,but sometimes,it just seems to be greedy..NZ$1.23 for an American dollar today..Its been hovering around that figure for months..
I had an RPM Performer on my stroked BB Mopar,,and it went well..I suppose it doesnt matter too much what I get,cos it's only a stock 302W..Just want a bit better than a 2 barrel..We are making hard in roads into Lynda's Customline,and I want to get on the road in about four months..Still have a lot to do..So,I'm about to go back out for another stretch..

Be aware too Robin of what charges the bureaucrats may choose to throw at you when importing.
Customs duty for a start.
And if the total purchase is over NZ$200 they may levy gst of 15%.
(gst is supposed to be an abbreviation of 'goods and services tax'...more like grab snatch and take in my opinion!
And these charges can add up to the point where it's not viable to import.

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(gst is supposed to be an abbreviation of 'goods and services tax'...more like grab snatch and take in my opinion!
And these charges can add up to the point where it's not viable to import.

Probably the reasons for the whole bit, truth be told.