Thread: Chainsaw: Buy here or in the US?

Originally Posted by journeyman Mick

If you're really serious about this I'd:
1. ring customs and find out exactly what type of charges you'd be up for. (I believe it will be 10% GSt on the cost of item including freight as well as some other charges.
2. drop by your local Husquvarna dealer and tell them you've got an overseas sourced saw that's still under warranty but not running and will they fix it please? (I think the answer will be "no") As I understand it, the local agent is paid by the Australian distributor for any warranty repairs ar may even return it to the distributor for inspection and repair. As the distributor hasn't sold the saw nor made any money out of it, they're hardly likely to want to fix an import.

Mick

I'l do that. Will get in touch with customs, and try a nice dealer in the Northern suburbs of Perth. Anyone to recommend?

I still think I should do it, because saving 400 dollars is a lot of money!
Whats the warranty usually on these saw? Does anyone know?

Thanks for all your advice here!

If you have a mate in America that can forward one you might be able to do a bit better on price. There's another store that has these saws for $599.00, but does not ship to international customers. You could get your costs down below $900 Aus with a little shopping around and accepting the 3 months surface mail.

Greg

Originally Posted by gregoryq

If you have a mate in America that can forward one you might be able to do a bit better on price. There's another store that has these saws for $599.00, but does not ship to international customers. You could get your costs down below $900 Aus with a little shopping around and accepting the 3 months surface mail.

Greg

Thanks. I've got some mates there, I am even going to the US in a month myself, but won't have time to shop around, as it's a business trip without a lot of free time ...

In my searches I found out Canada is even cheaper. I've got a mate there as well, so I might drop him a line later ...

thanks for thinking along!

Originally Posted by wooded

Thanks. I've got some mates there, I am even going to the US in a month myself, but won't have time to shop around, as it's a business trip without a lot of free time ...

In my searches I found out Canada is even cheaper. I've got a mate there as well, so I might drop him a line later ...

thanks for thinking along!

Just remember though that Canadian prices won't show Provincial sales tax nor GST, so you have to factor in another 15% approximately. Of course if you buy it there and take it out with you the 7% GST (only) is refundable.

Greg