Importing winches

Post by **Nissanman** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:44 am

Has anybody tried importing a winch from overseas? Seems it may be a cheaper way to go.

Post by **bogged** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:58 am

Nissanman wrote:Has anybody tried importing a winch from overseas? Seems it may be a cheaper way to go.

What winch are you talking bout in particular?

Post by **Nissanman** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:01 am

Maybe a Warn

Post by **bogged** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:45 am

http://www.autoanything.com/winches/69A2199A0A0.aspx

$955 + shipping
so you may have to pay import tax. so $1400 here aint bad.

Post by **junior80** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:48 am

I got a 16, 500lb superwinch from the states for a thousand bucks. so yes it is cheaper

Post by **Cossie** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:14 am

bogged wrote:http://www.autoanything.com/winches/69A2199A0A0.aspx

$955 + shipping
so you may have to pay import tax. so $1400 here aint bad.

Not enough difference from what you can get one for locally.
Especially when you take into account waiting for shipping, warranty cover, etc etc.

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