AIRMAVRICK Posted January 8, 2015 Share Good Afternoon Hubbers, My wife and I will be coming to visit SA early Feb (7th) and I was wondering if there might be a small market who would be interested in me bringing some small items back from the USA. This, is more of an idea and if there are a few people interested in it. I will do it. Lets be frank, it is more of a honesty system and only small items to be purchased. (something like a buddy bringing some stuff over) Transaction: You order the item online and pay for it.Have it delivered to my address in the US and I will bring it with me.Arrange one meeting point at a specific time, maybe a coffee shop which is neutral for everyone. Hand over small articles. I was thinking of charging a handling fee of say R50.00 I also think I could maybe help say 10 hubbers! Let me know of your thoughts and any ideas to make this idea a reality. Mat Matt O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted January 8, 2015 Share A very nice and VERY brave offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRMAVRICK Posted January 8, 2015 Share A very nice and VERY brave offer. Well, let see what happens! As mentioned will have to keep numbers down. Its more of a favour to fellow enthusiasts. WrightJnr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel J Méssem Posted January 8, 2015 Share ah! just ordered a part from the US and payed more in shipping than for the part... which part of sa are you visiting? Edited January 8, 2015 by Daniel J Méssem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRMAVRICK Posted January 8, 2015 Share ah! just ordered a part from the US and payed more in shipping than for the part... which part of sa are you visiting? sorry, I will be in Johannesburg and PTA. will try and find a common ground to meet with all buyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DieBees Posted January 8, 2015 Share Mmm... I see red lights flashing. No offence intended to OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted January 8, 2015 Share Mmm... I see red lights flashing. No offence intended to OP.Sounds illegal to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2015 Share Sounds illegal to me....It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted January 8, 2015 Share Yeah if you're stopped at customs you run the risk of having your stuff confiscated, or you pay a penalty on top of the customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted January 8, 2015 Share Basically a... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted January 8, 2015 Share ^ a mule in case any body's mind went south... Uni and mrbaker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder. Posted January 8, 2015 Share It's not nice to call nice strangers jackasses... Edited January 8, 2015 by Sidewinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRMAVRICK Posted January 8, 2015 Share Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. @Sidewinder As mentioned just trying to help out fellow hubbers It is illegal if I try to go over my duty free allowance, but If I'm not mistaken I'm allowed to bring up to R5000.00 new/used products? http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/Travellers/Pages/Arrival-in-SA.aspx So I have about R10 000.00 to play with between my wife and I? Please let me know if I have missed something. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted January 8, 2015 Share Not uncommon practice.... We have a small community running like this for the past 15 years. Our other swop members living in Australia, Turkey, Spain, Sweden Korea & USA. Since the invoices for the items gets delivered to the address you have a correct valuation and might be in for VAT and duties. Worst case is your stuff getting lost and people getting upset with one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AIRMAVRICK Posted January 8, 2015 Share Not uncommon practice.... We have a small community running like this for the past 15 years. Our other swop members living in Australia, Turkey, Spain, Sweden Korea & USA. Since the invoices for the items gets delivered to the address you have a correct valuation and might be in for VAT and duties. Worst case is your stuff getting lost and people getting upset with one another.Agree, but as mentioned I have a R5000.00 pp Duty free limit,. so VAT and duties should not apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted January 8, 2015 Share What if he just keeps the item? Then what? U stuck with a camelpak full of urine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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