My "new" stick from the land down under
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Northern monkey

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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #30 on: March 16, 2016, 07:48:03 PM »
Oh love that Cam
20mm edges with an even spread of wood right across the profile
Just sheer class
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #31 on: March 16, 2016, 08:33:14 PM »
One of the original Pumas that I fell in love with, got yourself a gem there

Whats the story behind it? Ebay? Cost? If you dont mind divulging
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #32 on: March 16, 2016, 08:53:50 PM »
Quote from: cricketbadger on March 16, 2016, 08:33:14 PM
One of the original Pumas that I fell in love with, got yourself a gem there

Whats the story behind it? Ebay? Cost? If you dont mind divulging

I wanted a bat made by a certain Australian bat maker, and after doing some research I know he made for Puma. From the shape and a few traits he is known for, I suspected this bat was made by his fair hand (which most people seem to agree with me on)

I found this particular one on eBay Australia, and when postage on the listing was within Australia only I exchanged a few messages with the seller. He agreed to post to the UK (at my expence, naturally) and my order was placed.

I paid roughly £153 for the bat and £52 postage from memory (plus the PayPal exchange rate on the day I purchased it, I think it worked out £218). I then had a £52 bill from ParcelForce for import tax and handling.
By my maths that adds up to £260...  :-[
I wish I hadn't thought about that, or added the total cost up now...
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #33 on: March 16, 2016, 09:02:45 PM »
The seller obviously did not know what he was letting go for that price :)
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #34 on: March 16, 2016, 09:34:04 PM »
Absolutely lovely bat. Good bargain (sort of) hunting.
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #35 on: March 16, 2016, 10:22:39 PM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on March 16, 2016, 08:53:50 PM
I wanted a bat made by a certain Australian bat maker, and after doing some research I know he made for Puma. From the shape and a few traits he is known for, I suspected this bat was made by his fair hand (which most people seem to agree with me on)

I found this particular one on eBay Australia, and when postage on the listing was within Australia only I exchanged a few messages with the seller. He agreed to post to the UK (at my expence, naturally) and my order was placed.

I paid roughly £153 for the bat and £52 postage from memory (plus the PayPal exchange rate on the day I purchased it, I think it worked out £218). I then had a £52 bill from ParcelForce for import tax and handling.
By my maths that adds up to £260...  :-[
I wish I hadn't thought about that, or added the total cost up now...
Why was the customs bill so much?
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #36 on: March 16, 2016, 10:28:12 PM »
Quote from: rp27 on March 16, 2016, 10:22:39 PM
Why was the customs bill so much?

Declared value $400AU, postage $75AU
Customs charge £39, ParcelForce handling fee £13

My conclusion, importing from Australia is a rip off lol!
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #37 on: March 16, 2016, 10:32:12 PM »
Pretty much £90 shipping then
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Re: My "new" stick from the land down under
« Reply #38 on: March 17, 2016, 12:21:51 AM »
Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on March 16, 2016, 10:28:12 PM
Declared value $400AU, postage $75AU
Customs charge £39, ParcelForce handling fee £13

My conclusion, importing from Australia is a rip off lol!

It's much better heading the other way. Bat postage to Oz, in my experience, is usually 30pounds with no customs charges.
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