Morcs Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Anyone know a US site that sells AC's that will ship to NZ? The yanks get AC110s for as cheap as $35USD ($50NZD) but the cheapest ive ever seen them in NZ shops is $180... Im all for supporting LFS, but thats one helluva price difference! Having trouble finding a site that ships outside the US though... cheers 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Heaps on ebay!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Yeah but costs as much to ship the filter as it does to buy the filter. Although it still works out cheaper... I wont pay more than $30us for shipping (as thats the actual price for something of that weight and size) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Do they have the right voltage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Do they have the right voltage? I never even thought of that! As well as using different plugs... grr... might just optimise my current filters. Running a cf1200 alongside a clearview 800. Not terribly impressed by what the clearview can hold... not a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Do they have the right voltage? Definitely not. I'm not sure exactly what would happen, but I think it would involve something resembling 3 mile island... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Damn economy of scale! I curse it everytime I go out and buy mascara! I miss Canada sometimes Canada/US is only 120V which is basically half of what NZ uses and their plugs are not slanted. I successfully use some of my electonics with just a plug converter as they are within the range of 100-240V...laptop, battery charger, curling iron, etc... I imagine an Aquaclear filter would be ok (you can check if it has that range online), I used to have one in Canada but I don't remember what the powerhead said. Anything that is not within range, you can use a power converter...although at this point, I don't know whether its worth the hassle. The only thing I've had a problem with is clocks not working because of the difference in Hz. Even though its says it can do 50-60 HZ, the time ticks by quicker! I think that if u hunt on Ebay.com and Ebay.ca, you will come across a seller who can do shipping reasonably and will send here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 or if you know about you electrickery, you could put them in series and they might run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Something you also need to think about is if you will be any better of at the end of the day I was thinking about it and if you pay: $50- $70 for the filter $30-$60 for shipping (size will make it expencive) $20 for your bank to pay overseas (yes I work in a bank and that is what it costs from our end) $20 to $60US for the other bank to receive the funds (again yes they do charge that unless you make a credit card payment) and 2 hours of your time looking and arranging shipping at a cost if $15 an hour for your time That by my calculation is between $150 and $240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 No one transfers money across from bank account to bank account over there like they do here....I mean Canada/US do use wire transfers and automatic payments but not on Ebay. You would just pay by credit card or Paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 No one transfers money. You would just pay by credit card or Paypal. X2 for paypal. so all you are paying for is: $50- $70 for the filter $30-$60 for shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 I don't think the shipping would be that much. My bf got quoted $100 for shipping a bass with case. Depends on the seller's resources I guess. Don't forget about the exchange rate! This is a good site to find up to date rates: xe.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 not quite. if you want NZ rates you gotta look at your banks / FI's website. FX shading and margins are not included in direct quotes, unless its from the institutions website. doesn't make much of a difference on a couple of hundred bucks though. Paypal is good. least you can fix the rate and pay in a local currency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Either way, the exchange rate is absolutely primo at the moment - if buying from US or UK. Ive been scouring ebay all week just to try and find some tank or bike bits that I might need :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Would it be possible to buy a heap of stuff then combine shipping? Even if it was from different people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Only if you could get them all together and good luck getting that to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 The only way that would happen is to have a friend in the states to send all the stuff too, then they can send it to NZ. If you buy from the same place youd be able to. Im looking at AC70s now, 2 AC110s might be overkill on my tank (14x turnover, whearas 2 70's would give 9x) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 The only time you have over-filtered your tank is when the fish are having trouble swimming against the current Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 The only time you have over-filtered your tank is when the fish are having trouble swimming against the current Too true. and then you turn off the additional power heads first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 How cheap are their filters over there? I'd be keen to get some miniature canister filters but the shipping price always put me off. Maybe if you asked (and were willing) you could see if there were some supplies that people on here needed that you could order to help with your shipping costs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 How cheap are their filters over there? I'd be keen to get some miniature canister filters but the shipping price always put me off. Maybe if you asked (and were willing) you could see if there were some supplies that people on here needed that you could order to help with your shipping costs? Its too much trouble considering my filtration is pretty sorted, just wanted to try out something to see if its better... ah well, onto the next project *goes to post new project thread* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Also Sam, the rules state; No posts are to be made with the intention of forming a bulk purchase or import by invite to meet a minimum order quantity . The FNZAS website is not to be used in any way for any individual or business to prospect customers or form a buying group. We have had major problems in the past, at least one leading to a lawsuit, hence the rule :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I guess I'd better read the rules again :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquila Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Also Sam, the rules state; No posts are to be made with the intention of forming a bulk purchase or import by invite to meet a minimum order quantity . The FNZAS website is not to be used in any way for any individual or business to prospect customers or form a buying group. We have had major problems in the past, at least one leading to a lawsuit, hence the rule :roll: What about the heat pad ordering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 How cheap are their filters over there? Fluval 404 a couple years ago were about $80 US, so about $120 NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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