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Post by zarthaz on Sept 10, 2014 18:44:48 GMT -5
Maybe you should order some cables while you're at it. I'm still waiting on someone from Aus to order one so I know how much I'll be up for. Mine is one the way, price was like nearly $1600 AUD exchange rate depending, including shipping, and I've just been slugged with a further $221 import duty and tax which I've just paid about a half hour ago. Unit is in Melbourne now, so delivery should be tomorrow (Friday the 12'th) If it had squeezed through without the GST/Duty it would have arrived today. First piece of Emo gear I been hit with import duty and GST. Even my Seaton Submersive got through without duty/GST, both the sub like 3 years ago and more recently the upgraded amp module for it. The freight component was $225 USD, so like around the $250 AUD or so. So all up call it $1850 AUD,and were it not for the 40% discount , don't think I would have bothered in hindsight. |
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Post by Gary Cook on Sept 10, 2014 18:55:04 GMT -5
Maybe you should order some cables while you're at it. I'm still waiting on someone from Aus to order one so I know how much I'll be up for. Mine is one the way, price was like nearly $1600 AUD exchange rate depending, including shipping, and I've just been slugged with a further $221 import duty and tax which I've just paid about a half hour ago. Unit is in Melbourne now, so delivery should be tomorrow (Friday the 12'th) If it had squeezed through without the GST/Duty it would have arrived today. First piece of Emo gear I been hit with import duty and GST. Even my Seaton Submersive got through without duty/GST, both the sub like 3 years ago and more recently the upgraded amp module for it. The freight component was $225 USD, so like around the $250 AUD or so. So all up call it $1850 AUD,and were it not for the 40% discount , don't think I would have bothered in hindsight. There shouldn't be any Import Duty, just GST @10%. Ask for a Tax Invoice, you are entitled to one, if they have charged Import Duty then ask for a refund based on the fact that it's Made in the USA and the Free Trade Agreement applies. Cheers Gary |
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Post by zarthaz on Sept 10, 2014 19:02:19 GMT -5
Mine is one the way, price was like nearly $1600 AUD exchange rate depending, including shipping, and I've just been slugged with a further $221 import duty and tax which I've just paid about a half hour ago. Unit is in Melbourne now, so delivery should be tomorrow (Friday the 12'th) If it had squeezed through without the GST/Duty it would have arrived today. First piece of Emo gear I been hit with import duty and GST. Even my Seaton Submersive got through without duty/GST, both the sub like 3 years ago and more recently the upgraded amp module for it. The freight component was $225 USD, so like around the $250 AUD or so. So all up call it $1850 AUD,and were it not for the 40% discount , don't think I would have bothered in hindsight. There shouldn't be any Import Duty, just GST @10%. Ask for a Tax Invoice, you are entitled to one, if they have charged Import Duty then ask for a refund based on the fact that it's Made in the USA and the Free Trade Agreement applies. Cheers Gary Have tax invoice, GST was $154, there is a customs entry fee of about $56 a UPS charge of $10. No duty I guess, but there seem to be some associated costs in addition to GST still. |
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Post by richardrc on Sept 10, 2014 20:41:34 GMT -5
Is this your first piece of emo gear shipped ups? If the Dirac component was taken out it probably would have saved you substantially. And you don't have Dirac....... Maybe you should order some cables while you're at it. I'm still waiting on someone from Aus to order one so I know how much I'll be up for. Mine is one the way, price was like nearly $1600 AUD exchange rate depending, including shipping, and I've just been slugged with a further $221 import duty and tax which I've just paid about a half hour ago. Unit is in Melbourne now, so delivery should be tomorrow (Friday the 12'th) If it had squeezed through without the GST/Duty it would have arrived today. First piece of Emo gear I been hit with import duty and GST. Even my Seaton Submersive got through without duty/GST, both the sub like 3 years ago and more recently the upgraded amp module for it. The freight component was $225 USD, so like around the $250 AUD or so. So all up call it $1850 AUD,and were it not for the 40% discount , don't think I would have bothered in hindsight. |
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Post by bargain on Sept 11, 2014 1:17:16 GMT -5
I got my XMC-1 on Tuesday - I'm in Melbourne.
Summary of costs:
With the 40% discount:
XMC-1: US$1199.40
Freight: US$225.47 UPS Worldwide (shipping to Melbourne)
Total: US$1,424.87
I then paid with a 28degrees Mastercard through paypal in US$ to avoid fees and paypal's ripoff currency conversion rate.
Worked out to AU$1,530.97 on my card statement.
Then when it arrived, to UPS I paid:
SECURITY FEE 9.95
SECURITY FEE GST 1.00
GST PAID TO CUSTOMS 154.36
CUSTOMS ENTRY FEE 56.20
TOTAL 221.51
So a Grand total of $1752.48
I spoke to the UPS lass on the phone to find out the if there was any duty (which there definitely isn't) and to find out the exact reason why there wasn't, and it's the AUS-US FTA.
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Post by zarthaz on Sept 11, 2014 1:23:36 GMT -5
Is this your first piece of emo gear shipped ups? If the Dirac component was taken out it probably would have saved you substantially. And you don't have Dirac....... Mine is one the way, price was like nearly $1600 AUD exchange rate depending, including shipping, and I've just been slugged with a further $221 import duty and tax which I've just paid about a half hour ago. Unit is in Melbourne now, so delivery should be tomorrow (Friday the 12'th) If it had squeezed through without the GST/Duty it would have arrived today. First piece of Emo gear I been hit with import duty and GST. Even my Seaton Submersive got through without duty/GST, both the sub like 3 years ago and more recently the upgraded amp module for it. The freight component was $225 USD, so like around the $250 AUD or so. So all up call it $1850 AUD,and were it not for the 40% discount , don't think I would have bothered in hindsight. Not sure who you are talking to here, Autocrat or me or both hehe with the double quote. But yeah, for me this piece shipped via UPS, all the other Emo stuff have been FedEx. (UMC-1 XDA-1 USP-1 3xUPA-1 and a UPA-2) Not sure what Dirac has to do with it though pricewise. Cheers, Z |
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Post by zarthaz on Sept 11, 2014 1:32:39 GMT -5
I got my XMC-1 on Tuesday - I'm in Melbourne. Summary of costs: With the 40% discount: XMC-1: US$1199.40 Freight: US$225.47 UPS Worldwide (shipping to Melbourne) Total: US$1,424.87 I then paid with a 28degrees Mastercard through paypal in US$ to avoid fees and paypal's ripoff currency conversion rate. Worked out to AU$1,530.97 on my card statement. Then when it arrived, to UPS I paid: SECURITY FEE 9.95 SECURITY FEE GST 1.00 GST PAID TO CUSTOMS 154.36 CUSTOMS ENTRY FEE 56.20 TOTAL 221.51 So a Grand total of $1752.48 I spoke to the UPS lass on the phone to find out the if there was any duty (which there definitely isn't) and to find out the exact reason why there wasn't, and it's the AUS-US FTA. Hi bargain, very similar to my price, what I paid Emotiva was $1584.36 and that was very early August, used PayPal. My payment to UPS was $221.58 so my exact total was $1805.94 |
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Post by stingers on Sept 11, 2014 1:53:10 GMT -5
I am confused. I am in Australia too.If I order the Fusion 8100 will I be charged import duty?
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Post by richardrc on Sept 11, 2014 2:54:39 GMT -5
Dirac is software which is included in the price but to which you don't actually have access. It is worth (from others on the forum) US$500 so, in my mind, should be billed separately, bringing your total cost under $1000AUD Interesting that I also have never been stung GST with Fedex. I am going to order the XMC-1 although I am a bit worried about its noise gate chopping off the start of some songs like the UMC-1 does, search the bugs thread for more. Not sure what Dirac has to do with it though pricewise. Cheers, Z |
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Post by stingers on Sept 11, 2014 3:18:12 GMT -5
hi, I am in Melbourne and looking at buying the Fusion 8100.Will I pay import duty on top of the shipping amount. At checkout there is no mention of this just the purchase price and shipping .In fact it shows 0.00 for duty???
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Post by zarthaz on Sept 11, 2014 3:57:29 GMT -5
hi, I am in Melbourne and looking at buying the Fusion 8100.Will I pay import duty on top of the shipping amount. At checkout there is no mention of this just the purchase price and shipping .In fact it shows 0.00 for duty??? Nah, the Fusion seems to be $499, so well under the $1000 where GST/duty get charged if over $1000 |
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Post by stingers on Sept 11, 2014 4:11:07 GMT -5
hi, I am in Melbourne and looking at buying the Fusion 8100.Will I pay import duty on top of the shipping amount. At checkout there is no mention of this just the purchase price and shipping .In fact it shows 0.00 for duty??? Nah, the Fusion seems to be $499, so well under the $1000 where GST/duty get charged if over $1000 Oh good  Thanks for the reply |
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Post by stingers on Sept 11, 2014 5:04:36 GMT -5
Hi all. I am in Australia and thinking of buying the Fusion receiver. I want to know how the warranty etc works. If there was a problem with the unit would I have to pay a small fortune to get it shipped back to the US? Also will I need to buy a different power lead to work with our 240volt power here in Oz? My experience (having had 10) has been that Emotiva gear is highly reliable and unlikely to need warranty. If it does, most work can be done locally via an Emotiva supplied circuit board swap. The plug on the cord is US spec, so needs to be swapped for a local plug or a complete cord. You can use a $big super duper audiophile power cord, a jug cord from Bunnings or a multitude of choices in between. Cheers Gary Still a bit unsure about lead. Would this work?  |
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Post by richardrc on Sept 11, 2014 7:35:05 GMT -5
Yes, any power cord from a PC etc will work. I just chopped off the US plug and replaced it with an AU plug.
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Post by Gary Cook on Sept 11, 2014 15:31:28 GMT -5
My experience (having had 10) has been that Emotiva gear is highly reliable and unlikely to need warranty. If it does, most work can be done locally via an Emotiva supplied circuit board swap. The plug on the cord is US spec, so needs to be swapped for a local plug or a complete cord. You can use a $big super duper audiophile power cord, a jug cord from Bunnings or a multitude of choices in between. Still a bit unsure about lead. Would this work? View AttachmentYes, any power cord from a PC etc will work. I just chopped off the US plug and replaced it with an AU plug. I agree, that'll do just fine. I also swap the plug for Aussie style, especially power amp cords as the Emotiva ones are rated for higher current than the average PC power cord. Any electrician can do that for you, and most (but not all) are licensed to test and tag power cords. Cheers Gary |
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Post by stingers on Sept 11, 2014 15:47:08 GMT -5
Yes, any power cord from a PC etc will work. I just chopped off the US plug and replaced it with an AU plug. Chopped off?  ?? |
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Post by autocrat on Sept 11, 2014 18:02:58 GMT -5
I got my XMC-1 on Tuesday - I'm in Melbourne. Summary of costs: XMC-1: US$1199.40 Freight: US$225.47 UPS Worldwide (shipping to Melbourne) SECURITY FEE 9.95 SECURITY FEE GST 1.00 GST PAID TO CUSTOMS 154.36 CUSTOMS ENTRY FEE 56.20 TOTAL 221.51 Thanks for the breakdown, it all looks very much like it should. Hopefully I'll never need to use Bonzo or whatever it's called. |
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Post by richardrc on Sept 11, 2014 18:36:14 GMT -5
Use cllipsal part numbers #439S for the UMC-1 etc and #439SXHD for the XPA-5 For replacing the US style plug. Black is ACTIVE or our brown White is NEUTRAL or our black How confusing is that! Or just purchase an IEC power cable. Yes, any power cord from a PC etc will work. I just chopped off the US plug and replaced it with an AU plug. Chopped off? ?? |
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Post by jutta on Sept 12, 2014 9:38:09 GMT -5
Yes, any power cord from a PC etc will work. I just chopped off the US plug and replaced it with an AU plug. Chopped off? ?? I did the same. Chopped off the US plug and fitted an Aust plug. Did that to all my Emo purchases. Not sure if there'll be any more while bongo is involved..... Keep Casting - JC |
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Post by robcs on Sept 13, 2014 12:48:25 GMT -5
I got my XMC-1 on Tuesday - I'm in Melbourne. Summary of costs: XMC-1: US$1199.40 Freight: US$225.47 UPS Worldwide (shipping to Melbourne) SECURITY FEE 9.95 SECURITY FEE GST 1.00 GST PAID TO CUSTOMS 154.36 CUSTOMS ENTRY FEE 56.20 TOTAL 221.51 Thanks for the breakdown, it all looks very much like it should. Hopefully I'll never need to use Bonzo or whatever it's called. Emotiva could save us Australians some money by charging separately for the Dirac, which does not ship with the XMC-1 (at this time). The above $221.51 would disappear if the shipping documentation excluded Dirac at a price that would bring the XMC-1 to say $900. The Dirac component could be charged separately but paid for at the same time with "to-be-shipped" or some such thing included. Big Dan, Kathy, can you help please! Also if UPS tries to charge you $9.95 plus $1 GST tell them to go fly a kite. The shipping has been paid ex USA and any further fee is a try-on!! |
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