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Importing winches

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 6:44 am
by Nissanman
Has anybody tried importing a winch from overseas? Seems it may be a cheaper way to go.

Re: Importing winches

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:58 am
by bogged
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?

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:01 am
by Nissanman
Maybe a Warn

Re: Importing winches

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:45 am
by bogged
http://www.autoanything.com/winches/69A2199A0A0.aspx

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

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:48 am
by junior80
I got a 16, 500lb superwinch from the states for a thousand bucks. so yes it is cheaper

Re: Importing winches

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:14 am
by Cossie
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.