What Will You Be Buying from Overseas This Month before GST Kicks in on July 1st?

GourmetFoodie on 01/06/2018 - 08:21
Last edited 01/06/2018 - 09:59 by 1 other user

What is on your purchase list before July 1st arrives?

I'll be doing a stock up from my usual favourite stores….Amazon USA, Book Depository, Saks, Nordstrom, Selfridges, Cult Beauty. Mainly buying books, cosmetics and clothing that I can't get in Australia or that are sold here at unfair prices. Plan to buy enough that will last until my next overseas trip in 12-18 months - I will stock up during travels in future as I refuse to let Gerry Harvey force me to buy local at inflated prices and without the equivalent range.

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  • CyberMurning on 01/06/2018 - 08:32

    "What will you be buying from overseas this month before GST kicks in on July 1st?"

    GIRLFRIENDS!

    • Clear on 01/06/2018 - 10:20

      Want me to buy you a Tinder Plus/Gold subscription?

  • waterbottled on 01/06/2018 - 08:42
    +1

    a linen suit from asos.

  • iforgotmysocks on 01/06/2018 - 08:59
    -2

    Yes

  • Doyen on 01/06/2018 - 11:09
    +1

    I'm looking to buy "The Politics of Achieving a Cartel". There are a lot of second hand versions available on Amazon now for some reason.

  • Cheapo Moose on 01/06/2018 - 12:02

    Silly question….. does anyone know if GST will apply to items purchased prior to 30 June but arrives after 1 July?

    • boomramada on 01/06/2018 - 12:09
      +1

      No

    • one man clan on 01/06/2018 - 13:19
      +1

      The retailer is collecting the tax so no (there was a proposal to have the shipping company collect it like happens with larger purchases)

  • websterp on 01/06/2018 - 12:14
    +2

    Waiting for an eBay EOFY sitewide sale to happen before the 30th June

    • Dave Id on 02/06/2018 - 09:12

      Ditto.
      Have a few hundred dollars worth of CDs in the Shopping Cart.
      Also several hundreds worth in the ImportCds.com cart.
      Also some DVDs.

      Many of the titles are already more than double the price here in Oz,if available at all.

  • thord on 01/06/2018 - 12:19
    +1
    • A tonne of videogames
    • All the books I've had on my wishlist
    • Some new business shirts
    • Japanese model kits
    • Basically everything I'll need for the next year
  • ATTS on 02/06/2018 - 08:51

    is it the GST that will apply for items under $1000 now?

    • GourmetFoodie on 02/06/2018 - 16:55

      Yes. All items no matter what value.

  • ProBoDoBo on 02/06/2018 - 11:45

    So, why are we buying stuff before 1st July? Is it to save tax? I'm completely unaware sorry.
    How does it works?

    • GourmetFoodie on 02/06/2018 - 16:56

      If you buy online from overseas after July 1st you will pay 10% GST on top. Even if value of goods is less than $1000.

      Previously you only paid GST on orders/goods above $1000.

    • Laziofogna on 03/06/2018 - 12:37

      I might be wrong but what I get is from july we will not be allowed to shop on Amazon US anymore.

  • beannnie10 on 27/06/2018 - 12:24
    +1

    Hey guys, I'm working on a story with SBS News and I'm looking for someone to be interviewed on TV about anything they've bought ahead of the GST. Mainly because they are concerned the prices will go up. Needs to be based in Syd or Melb, and availabl this Friday 29th June

  • cdaddy on 29/06/2018 - 08:06

    What a load of [censored]

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