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Re: race suits
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:08 pm
by Blurr
this is due to all the inport taxes the government imposes on suppliers and the extra layer of profit absorbed by the australian distributors
Re: race suits
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:25 pm
by Birdman
probably wont be long before we start paying more for overseas purchases though, heard a rumour they were thinking of dropping limit from 1000 to 250
greedy bastards
Re: race suits
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:46 pm
by throttlejockey
if the duty is lowered to $250 it will mean nearly ecery purchase will be taxed.
worst part is that if the duty applies (5% - 17.5%) it will also mean an extra 10% gst.
thats item cost, + shipping, + duty tax AND THEN 10% gst.
i hate 'em.
Re: race suits
Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:18 pm
by swabio-ACT
Birdman wrote:probably wont be long before we start paying more for overseas purchases though, heard a rumour they were thinking of dropping limit from 1000 to 250
greedy bastards
hmmm considering it only went upto 1000 recently i'd be surprised if it happened... ...
Re: race suits
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 12:03 am
by Birdman
think the 1000 rise was a while ago dude at least 5 years but you know what govt's are like, if they can see a way to make a quick buck they will!!!!
Re: race suits
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:58 pm
by Nelso
Bit of an update. After a couple of months being on back order and me starting to get the shits with online ordering, my leathers turned up the other day.
Size 50 (US) Joe Rocket GPX 2 piece (for about $550 Aust landed) and they fit almost perfectly (thank fuck!). They are firm around the top of the thighs but don't restrict movement and will be comfy once they stretch a bit without being too big. Quality and feel are very good, especially for the price. Overall, I am very happy with the outcome, despite the wait.
Re: race suits
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:29 pm
by Birdman
good to hear
Re: race suits
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:28 am
by frog
Nelso wrote:Bit of an update. After a couple of months being on back order and me starting to get the shits with online ordering, my leathers turned up the other day.
Size 50 (US) Joe Rocket GPX 2 piece (for about $550 Aust landed) and they fit almost perfectly (thank fuck!).
We had a group buy on Two Wheels forum for just that price for the same suit so I am pretty wrapped at that. I bought the one peice Team Kwak leathers for $650 and I think I did alright too.
Re: race suits
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:18 pm
by Jeebz10R
Spidi
Top shelf.
Crash tested the 2 piece at EC - held up well.
Yet to do the same in the 1 piece
Though these are on the pricey side even when ordering from OS