Thread: Buying scopes off EBAY

Cool appreciate that. Was looking to spend over 1k so good to know that. Im also heading over to america soon. So was thinking maybei could collect a scope there and bring in back with me via carry on or checked in luggage? Anyone done that?

Originally Posted by Joshy

Cool appreciate that. Was looking to spend over 1k so good to know that. Im also heading over to america soon. So was thinking maybei could collect a scope there and bring in back with me via carry on or checked in luggage? Anyone done that?

Josh,
Yes, done exactly that several times for myself, once for a friend.
Each time I declared genuine values and kept receipts in a handy pocket in case proof was requested. IIRC paid gst once only. Another time I brought a spendy Swarovski, bought used but looked really new and had original box, lens covers etc. Was sent to the NZ Customs counter at Auckland and told, yep, gst will be payable, go and see that lady over there who will tell you how much. Lady must have liked the look of me. She asked if the scope was new or second hand. I replied truthfully it was second hand but looked new and she was welcome to look herself. No worries she said, no gst on second hand and I got waved through. Nice !