Thread: Festool Domino & eBay

I've bought several Festool products, both new and used, on eBay and haven't had a problem. Just be aware that imports over $1000 are subject to import duty/tax - you'll still come out ahead financially. The only potential problem would be if you have a warranty claim in the future; I don't know what Festool's policy is on international purchases, so you should probably look into it if you haven't already.

EDIT: Also make sure that it's shipped registered AND INSURED, Italy is one of those countries where shipping is dodgy; quite a few Ebay sellers either charge extra to ship there or simply won't do it at all.

Thanks elanjacobs

its a shame i have to go all the way to italy and cant support local business however a $500 gap is just too much to absorb

With import costs and GST of between $170-$190 on the item and probable insurance costs as suggested by elanjacobs and the uncertainty of warranty, are the savings that great? However, I do know how you feel re the bloated prices we have to pay for equipment in Australia.

Also keep in mind that the plug on the power lead is not compliant with Australian standards.

Originally Posted by Lappa

With import costs and GST of between $170-$190 on the item and probable insurance costs as suggested by elanjacobs and the uncertainty of warranty, are the savings that great? However, I do know how you feel re the bloated prices we have to pay for equipment in Australia.

Hi Lappa

What makes you think i need to be concerned with import costs and GST?

Originally Posted by Damienol

Hi Lappa

What makes you think i need to be concerned with import costs and GST?

I was thinking of bringing in some items myself and checked with customs. Below is a link worth reading

http://www.dutycalculator.com/countr...nto-Australia/

Cheers

Originally Posted by Damienol

Hi Lappa

What makes you think i need to be concerned with import costs and GST?

If picked up going through customs they add another 15% for import duty (5%) and GST (10%), plus your plug will be a Euro round pin plug

Originally Posted by Damienol

For $1250 including shipping...

How much is shipping and how much is the Domino?

Originally Posted by jack620

How much is shipping and how much is the Domino?

$1065 for the tool and $160 postage

Originally Posted by Damienol

$1065 for the tool and $160 postage

Festool Australia, Sydney tools etc. have them for $1479

Originally Posted by Damienol

$1065 for the tool and $160 postage

One could get that invoice adjusted & pay as two separate invoice, one with the tool price at $999 & the other with postage at $226....

Originally Posted by Lappa

Festool Australia, Sydney tools etc. have them for $1479

Their price is actually $1585 as the one i am looking at has the trip stop and cross stop

Originally Posted by crowie

One could get that invoice adjusted & pay as two separate invoice, one with the tool price at $999 & the other with postage at $226....

It isn't quite that simple, but then not every parcel gets picked up either as it comes through.

There was a DF 500 with a systainer domino kit for about $1,000 on gumtree about 20 minutes drive from where I live but I did not have the readies to hand and I passed on it. Needless to,say it did not last long. Sigh! I was watching Mark Spagnolo do some domino joinery and my wife said, why do you not have one of those.... Ha ha!

John