Harvey Norman the pommy view.

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Kinda silly considering the last time a pom had a clue was 1843

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atec77

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.

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Rod Speed

that moves by courier.

exemption level, stupids.

I think that journos are getting more and more stupid these days - suppose they call it 'gen-x media texting'

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z1

I think Gerry and Friends may be too busy right now, and this issue could remain dormant for a few more months:

Melbourne Herald Sun - Today: "Demand for furniture and electrical goods is also expected to soar as homeowners replace lost possessions. Radio Rentals refused to comment on speculation it was preparing to raise prices to cash in on insurance claims. However, shoppers around Australia may find shortages of many items as retailers prioritise stores in northern New South Wales and Queensland."

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Don McKenzie

NO it was later than that. 1850 when my mum's rellies left.

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SG1

z1 wrote

that moves by courier.

The poms certainly are, you have to wonder how they managed the industrial revolution.

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Rod Speed

same differance .......... he led , he talked .

if he was just the mouth peice , he led it as well.

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mark krawczuk

Nope.

Nope.

Yes.

Pigs arse he did.

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Rod Speed

h stuff that moves by courier.

l revolution.

They weren't socialist then, they have been now for a couple of generations, and that is the cause of decline.

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kreed

kreed wrote

revolution.

They were, actually, most obviously with public schools, the cops, work houses, the postal service, etc etc etc.

They were for a hell of a long time before that.

Nope, they had got very stupid LONG before that, most obviously with the Boer War and WW1.

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Rod Speed

I must be getting old; they all look gen-y or younger to me.

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terryc

actually Rod, not quite true

The GST exemption limit applies to anything brought for personal use, no matter how its sent.

I have had many items delivered, mainly books and computer software/parts ex-USA, and have ALWAYS had them shipped either FEDEX or DHL. And only once been charged GST, when the value exceeded AUD$1000

that moves by courier.

level, stupids.

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Jack Simms

that moves by courier.

exemption level, stupids.

Importing the 3g iPad from the US is likely to be just as futile since it will be locked to the ATT network, importing a Dyson vacuum cleaner would end in tears as the US 60Hz motor would probably not take kindly to our 50Hz system even if you were willing to drag a transformer around after it.

Since the table was simply there to show the price differences, not the practicality of importing the stuff all of that that is totally irrelevant. Somebody is making a bomb out of the Australian consumer, anybody notice a price drop of 20% or so in the last few months? I didn't think so.

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keithr

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Will Gerry offer a discount to flood victims, especially those not covered by flood insurance? I'd like to be surprised, but I expect to be disapointed.

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keithr

keithr wrote

that moves by courier.

exemption level, stupids.

be locked to the ATT network,

Pity about importing it from somewhere else.

probably not take kindly to our 50Hz

Plenty of motors do fine with that difference.

There might be a bit more than transformers now.

practicality of importing the stuff all of

Nope, what was being discussed was the GST campaign, stupid.

Sometimes they are, sometimes they aint. Have a look at the price of Samsung 2TB drives for example. No one is making a bomb out of the Australian consumer with those.

Its been a hell of a lot more than that with TVs, stupid.

Yes, its always been obvious that you dont have what you need to think with.

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Rod Speed

stuff that moves by courier.

exemption level, stupids.

will be locked to the ATT network,

would probably not take kindly to our 50Hz system

Transformers can't convert 50Hz into 60Hz anyway. Mr. Dyson is your typical self-promoting wanker-when the old Hoover is directly compared the Dyson design has LESS suction.

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fritz

I have found the same, when ordering components and such from the US, I keep to around $900 maximum, and have never been charged GST. Always have come by courier. It is possible of course that they just couldnt be bothered with it.

Years back, was advised always to get items sent by post if possible as the customs "dont pay attention to posted items, but do to couriered items" based on the theory that if "someone is willing to spend big money on a courier, the item must be valuable."

stuff that moves by courier.

emption level, stupids.

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kreed

Ah yes but the technology???? The technology, which has not been embraced by Oz sellers of technology. Kinda bit weird eh????

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SG1

stuff that moves by courier.

xemption level, stupids.

You might be able to crack the Ipad, and it may work in Aus under another network by agreement, however you probably had to sign up with ATT in the first place. For example Russian "Bee-line" prepaid sim brought back from Russia worked perfectly here under optus. bit hard to top it up though :)

Having said this though, unless you know up front that it can be done, I wouldnt take the risk.

As for Vacuum cleaners, I could be wrong but don't they use universal brush type motors ? This type should work ok on 60hz - even DC :) ?

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kreed

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