Thread: Kuiu shipping prices

Also, if some of you are regularly buying stuff from the US, it would be great to hear what companies are providing the best shipping rates to NZ. I can look into the company and find out who the shipping company is. Thanks in advance

Originally Posted by Shaun@KUIU

Also, if some of you are regularly buying stuff from the US, it would be great to hear what companies are providing the best shipping rates to NZ. I can look into the company and find out who the shipping company is. Thanks in advance

DHL by a country mile

This is what works for me;

Purchase online in the US using my US postal address
Free ground shipping within the US ( 7-10 days ) to me in Torrance CA
Consolidate packages, do online customs declaration.
Choose shipping method 3-5 or 6-10 working days, insured or not.
.....(don't declare at $125 and in sure it for $1000 if you get my drift.)
DHL to NZ.
If it's pre cleared thru Customs it goes straight to NZ Post for delivery through their Courier Post network. They distribute for DHL.
Job done

B

Originally Posted by Philipo

That's an Ironic statement coming from the tightest man in NZ hahahaha



Yeah hope not, but probably knowing my luck






Yeah seeing all Shaneo's gear got me interested, proves the point that it's best to see stuff in the flesh.

Just get Sitka its in country and better imo.


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Originally Posted by Shaun@KUIU

Also, if some of you are regularly buying stuff from the US, it would be great to hear what companies are providing the best shipping rates to NZ. I can look into the company and find out who the shipping company is. Thanks in advance

I have found usps the best price wise so far.
Generally get the items in 4 - 7 days aswell

I've got their Guide Jacket and Attack pants. I have a Youshop account, and got them sent there. $22 NZD for shipping. Really like the jacket, testing the pants tomorrow!
I bring in quite a bit of gear through youshop. I think the minimum charge is $17, and they tend to repackage items to make it cheaper.
I had some Danner boots sent over, and the original quote was atronomical, but they repackaged and worked out cheaper.
I recommend Youshop.

I would'nt buy in bulk, if the total goes over $400NZD you get stung with duties and GST.

Originally Posted by winga

I would'nt buy in bulk, if the total goes over $400NZD you get stung with duties and GST.

Only if it's declared as such......

B

Not that any of you guys are probably interested but Jacket arrived today, Fit & finish is excellent & I didn't get stung with GST, very pleased with my purchase

Now to see how it performs

Originally Posted by Philipo

Not that any of you guys are probably interested but Jacket arrived today, Fit & finish is excellent & I didn't get stung with GST, very pleased with my purchase

Now to see how it performs

Good stuff. You will now be hooked and I bet you have already started to consider your next order.

pics?

Will try to post up some tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Philipo

Right brought a Kuiu jacket off the guys at the Sika Show, to be honest they were a bit unsure about the shipping price anyway get an e-mail to confirm the order & Invoice details $45.95 US for shipping WTF is it coming over first class. Now I like to support local guys so don't buy off line or from overseas much ( most stuff I get is free shipping ) but $46 US for a small parcel like a jacket seems absolute bull shit or is this what it normally costs ?

You just purchased the highest quality gear available, the shipping cost I would accept as part of the purchase.

That comment is not quite right in my eyes. Your purchase of the highest quality gear is reflected in the price of the product, not the price of the shipping. if you paid $100,000 for a BMW instead of $30,000 for a Toyota. Thats fine as you know you are buying highter quality and are prepared to pay a bit more. You would be upset if the BMW dealer then said "Sorry, the shipping from germany for your car makes it cost another $15,000!".....lol

I know of a number of people who ordered Kuiu gear at the Sika show and their orders turned up in Palmerston North last week, however I'm still waiting on mine. Just wondering if anybody else is still waiting for items which were in stock and shipped around 2 weeks ago. I followed the tracking system for a time, however it wasn't overly helpful once it left the US as it then stated the item could not be tracked in NZ. Interesting given my brothers item was tracked in Australia no problem. My order was below $400 so shouldn't have been caught up at customs.

Also remember if you are getting stuff redirected to/from a States address you will be paying sales tax on the gear as well when you order it.

Originally Posted by Nesika

I know of a number of people who ordered Kuiu gear at the Sika show and their orders turned up in Palmerston North last week, however I'm still waiting on mine. Just wondering if anybody else is still waiting for items which were in stock and shipped around 2 weeks ago. I followed the tracking system for a time, however it wasn't overly helpful once it left the US as it then stated the item could not be tracked in NZ. Interesting given my brothers item was tracked in Australia no problem. My order was below $400 so shouldn't have been caught up at customs.

i had three parcels sent to hong kong and believe they have arrived within 6 days which was certainly efficient - might yours be held up with customs?

tracking with usps was hopeless once it left san francisco and still doesn't show the actual delivery

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

Also remember if you are getting stuff redirected to/from a States address you will be paying sales tax on the gear as well when you order it.

Only if it's shipped to a U.S. address that's in the same state as the purchase.