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[gtboy22]

I was thinking of buying a bike from the BMXmuseum.com forum from the USA. 

Has anyone else bought one from this forum? - Of course you must have. There are so many awsome bikes.

I just wanted some feedback on what your experiences has been and in particular,  do you get hit with any customs or import taxes.  I would have thought so but thought I better check. 

[Phil Kaye]

I think that there is a tax on anything over $1000. The best way is to get the guy at the other end to box seperately and have the values under $1000.

[Adrian H]

Phil is correct. Have the guy send the bike in two boxes, its cheaper. You only pay import tax on $1000 up. I have bought in completes from the US and the postage can be high. The last bike I bought from there cost me $275 in postage. Same price I paid for the bike. It was a Kuwahara tho

[gtboy22]

Thanks for the feedback.  Yeah it is expensive postage but I think $750 AUD for a 09 Retro style SE racing Quadange in excellent condition including postage is worth it.  The bikes them selves are very cheap compared to what I see locally and there are heaps which you just never see here.

Wanted to buy -  Quadange, PK Ripper,  GT, Skyway  - Original Restored,  or new Retro style.    If there is one locally - I will be interested.

[Adrian H]

Mate, hold off buying a retro quad from the USA, there is a few getting around Aus. Ill have a word to a few guys I know and see if ones for sale. Or ask Coasty here, he knows everything thats going on lol. He even has a Quad 24. 

[RL20II]

I got offered a 24" DC quad the otherday in Mint condition for 650...

[K8SY]

I remembered seeing this bike for sale, I know it is a bit late for this one (sold) but it will give you an idea what is about from time to time. Very nice PK

http://www.ozbmxcentral.com/forum/index.php?topic=1392.0

Good luck with your search for RADness gtboy22 

[gtboy22]

OK  -  I didnt do my research.   I have been riding mountain bikes for the last 20 years.  Maybe its a mid life crisis but I thought its time to get back to my BMX roots and remember what its all about.    I didnt realize that SE racing are coming back in a big way in Australia. Probably bigger than they were in the 80's.  Goldcross cycles seems to be the biggest local distributor and the prices are definitely pretty good.  I think I will go local.

Thanks -  and I will find Radness again ....

[RL20II]

May the Radness be with you mate ....once you start with old bmx's it changes a little to "May The MADNESS be with you" hehehehe

[JMCGT]

Dont forget guys that its 1k AU and including postage..    so around $750US + post
Matt