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Postby AFLflyer » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:24 am

the dollar is flying at the moment, chance to hit $1.10 some are saying.
Looking at good www's to buy through in the USA. Anyone have any experience?
East bay seems good, for shoes, sports / surf / skate clothing etc.
www.eastbay.com
However shipping costs 25% of your order total, which evens it out a bit..

any others?
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby nuggety goodness » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:28 am

AFLflyer wrote:the dollar is flying at the moment, chance to hit $1.10 some are saying.
Looking at good www's to buy through in the USA. Anyone have any experience?
East bay seems good, for shoes, sports / surf / skate clothing etc.
http://www.eastbay.com
However shipping costs 25% of your order total, which evens it out a bit..

any others?


although you're gonna pay for postage it ends up being heaps cheaper...

having just been over there i saw iPhone 4's being sold for $349 outright! i had spent all my money already and vowed to the wife not to use the cc so i didn't get one, might be organising it now...

right now is a pretty good time for summer clothes, they are all on special because their summer has just finished...
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby AFLflyer » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:30 am

nuggety goodness wrote:
AFLflyer wrote:the dollar is flying at the moment, chance to hit $1.10 some are saying.
Looking at good www's to buy through in the USA. Anyone have any experience?
East bay seems good, for shoes, sports / surf / skate clothing etc.
http://www.eastbay.com
However shipping costs 25% of your order total, which evens it out a bit..

any others?


although you're gonna pay for postage it ends up being heaps cheaper...

having just been over there i saw iPhone 4's being sold for $349 outright! i had spent all my money already and vowed to the wife not to use the cc so i didn't get one, might be organising it now...

right now is a pretty good time for summer clothes, they are all on special because their summer has just finished...




yeah summer stuff could be the go. Will keep browsing.
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby schimma » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:39 am

http://www.footballfanatics.com/

is not a bad site. i have been a member of eastbay for 4 years. get good deals on postal now.
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby Sturtman » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:50 am

www.wiggle.co.uk
UK site but the strong dollar has made it cheaper aswell. Free shipping if you spend $85 dollars i think. Heaps of running, cycling gear
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby AFLflyer » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:51 am

schimma wrote:http://www.footballfanatics.com/

is not a bad site. i have been a member of eastbay for 4 years. get good deals on postal now.


Is postal on eastbay not 25% of your total purchase price? or am i reading that wrong? or do you mean just good rates for you?
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby Footy Chick » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:52 am

I've just bought some penguin decorations for my tree, the only thing I panic about is whether the parcel will even get here. Unfortunately Australia Post are becoming less and less thrustworthy by the day.

My next purchase will be my new pair of Oakley Frogskins (Yes! they've been re-released!), which I can get to Australia for around $110, which is still at least $50 less than the Australian RRP and they haven't even been released here yet!
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby schimma » Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:57 am

AFLflyer wrote:
schimma wrote:http://www.footballfanatics.com/

is not a bad site. i have been a member of eastbay for 4 years. get good deals on postal now.


Is postal on eastbay not 25% of your total purchase price? or am i reading that wrong? or do you mean just good rates for you?



i brought 4 baseball bats off them and had free shipping just 2 weeks ago. think if you spend over $200 you get free or discounted shipping. Also on facebook or email they are always sending discounted offers.
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby Jimmy_041 » Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:03 am

schimma wrote:
AFLflyer wrote:
schimma wrote:http://www.footballfanatics.com/

is not a bad site. i have been a member of eastbay for 4 years. get good deals on postal now.


Is postal on eastbay not 25% of your total purchase price? or am i reading that wrong? or do you mean just good rates for you?



i bought 4 baseball bats off them and had free shipping just 2 weeks ago. think if you spend over $200 you get free or discounted shipping. Also on facebook or email they are always sending discounted offers.


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Re: USA shopping online

Postby schimma » Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:06 am

Is postal on eastbay not 25% of your total purchase price? or am i reading that wrong? or do you mean just good rates for you?[/quote]


i bought 4 baseball bats off them and had free shipping just 2 weeks ago. think if you spend over $200 you get free or discounted shipping. Also on facebook or email they are always sending discounted offers.[/quote]

Looking forward to the re-match at Golden Grove next year?[/quote]


Haha i wouldnt waste my good bats on them. :lol: :lol:
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby Gozu » Thu Oct 21, 2010 4:37 pm

CD's & DVD's are cheaper through Amazon now than JB and that's even after factoring in shipping costs.
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby JAS » Thu Oct 21, 2010 5:02 pm

If you plan on any expensive purchases it might be worth checking what if any value limits your Customs and Excise people have on imported goods so you won't get stitched with an unplanned for bill for import duty. Should be easy enough to find out from the customs or Postal service websties.

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Re: USA shopping online

Postby AFLflyer » Thu Oct 21, 2010 6:04 pm

JAS wrote:If you plan on any expensive purchases it might be worth checking what if any value limits your Customs and Excise people have on imported goods so you won't get stitched with an unplanned for bill for import duty. Should be easy enough to find out from the customs or Postal service websties.

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yeah thanks Jas. Aust customs cut off value is 1k. pretty sure no duties under that value..
so i made a purchase through eastbay.
5x t's (quiksilver, volcam oneil)
1x belt
1x volcum sandals
1x nike thongs
1x boardies
1x cargo shorts.

all of which on sale. $180 delivered, not bad! just hope it fits :D all summer sales, thanks for the tip!
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby Wedgie » Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:16 pm

Im loving it, I picked up a couple of WoW mouses from the US, even with postage much cheaper than if I got them here.

Im also looking forwrad to my trip to Thailand in January when my AU$ will buy more than 5 baht than last time I was there! :D
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Re: USA shopping online

Postby zipzap » Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:24 pm

Gozu wrote:CD's & DVD's are cheaper through Amazon now than JB and that's even after factoring in shipping costs.


Yeah, I haven't used Amazon in years but I ordered 3 x Interpol vinyl records there the other day (2 of which were $11 each!!) with postage for around $8 for the lot. Amazing.
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