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Old 7 December 2010, 02:04 PM   #1
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G,day my fellow Aussie members,
I'd like to ask how your experiences have been (positive, negative or neutral) and why, in regards to buying from TRF (from O/S sellers), shipping to OZ, insurance and Customs duty.

I am considering various purchase options and wonder if anyone can provide comment on their buying experience(s). TRF appears to be a strong possibility.

Your comments are appreciated by myself and other Aussies! :)

Cheers
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Old 7 December 2010, 02:39 PM   #2
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TRF is defninitely better than ebay

have bought 2 rolexes, 1 tudor, 1 hamilton here and all good

highly recommend to buy here
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Old 7 December 2010, 02:47 PM   #3
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I have bought from TRF and WUS. customs and declaration value is something you shoudl discuss with sellers as anything over $985 AUD is charged at 10% GST to import.

P.S Do you work at sydney cove?
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Old 7 December 2010, 02:50 PM   #4
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:13 PM   #5
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Thanks for the input so far guys. It makes me feel confident with TRF to here other Aussies have purchased without any real drama. Toph - Sorry mate, No I don't work at Sydney Cove.
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Old 7 December 2010, 03:46 PM   #6
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Old 7 December 2010, 09:52 PM   #7
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Been a great experience for me buying on TRF. Wish you all the best.
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Old 7 December 2010, 10:07 PM   #8
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Whis is this in the watchout section???
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Old 7 December 2010, 10:08 PM   #9
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Why is this in the watchout section???

There are heaps of TRF sellers that are

No need to be in watchout section IMHO..


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Old 8 December 2010, 12:50 AM   #10
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Funny, i bought a nice watch from a TRF member who lived in Australia. The transsaction was awesome; shipping from Australia to Canada in 8 days. a new international shipping record in my books. He was a great guy, goes by the name Tomee on this group. Harry in Montreal
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Old 8 December 2010, 12:42 PM   #11
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It's great reading everyone's positive purchases here!

As for why it's in the 'Watchout' section. Im not sure. I posted it in 'General Discussion' but I believe the Administrators moved it to 'Watchout'. However, now it's in 'Who's Who' in the zoo lol. I can't keep track of it :) I want to come back each day to see how everyone has done.

Thanks Aussies & TRFers

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Old 8 December 2010, 01:57 PM   #12
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I shipped a package to Steve (LOL-X) down under and he received it without a problem from here in Dallas, Texas. I think it took about a week to get there and was shipped via US Postal Service insured.
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Old 12 December 2010, 06:05 AM   #13
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I've been thinking of buying from TRF too. Bit nervous about the extra 10% customs tax/GST. Wondering if any fellow Aussies have been stung, and how likely it's going to happen. Cheers
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Old 12 December 2010, 07:02 AM   #14
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bought 6 watches frome here and timezone.... all good .....never had any issues with customs.....
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Old 13 December 2010, 04:23 PM   #15
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That's good to know blackmsport, Cheers!
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Old 13 December 2010, 04:29 PM   #16
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I bought 2 watches from overseas and no issues....but just to be safe you should check with the seller about how they declare value and whether they have insurance.

Btw DavidSW is awesome I agree with Dalip!
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Old 15 December 2010, 04:06 PM   #17
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Cheers Limenko. Thanks for the tip and referral.
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