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2nd May 2011, 10:09 PM #1
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Granite references: importing or not
I'm interested in a granite straight edge - as distinct from a surface plate. Does anyone know a local supplier? The only thing I can find in Aus (with google anyway) are Mcjing's plates: McJING Tools Online
I've enquired about these: Granite straight edge products, buy Granite straight edge products from alibaba.com. I've been quoted $154 and $183 for the 500 & 1000mm ones respectively, in 00 grade. Waiting for further info on shipping, customs etc. Could be a headache. First time I've used Alibaba. Any traps I should be aware of?
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2nd May 2011, 11:57 PM #2Dave J Guest
I will be watching your progress with interest.
I now Mark bought some gear from Alibaba.
Dave
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3rd May 2011, 01:45 AM #3
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Shipping wise, the wood packing may cause problems, also weight?
Some of those cast iron bed plates they sell look like they'd be a good base for a cnc machine or a welding tablealthough the price doesnt look quite right.
T-slotted Cast Iron Bed Plate - Detailed info for T-slotted Cast Iron Bed Plate,cast iron bed plate,T-slotted Cast Iron Bed Plate,1500x1000mm on Alibaba.com
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3rd May 2011, 07:21 AM #4
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RG machine tools on the Gold Coast can supply granite straight edges...
Be aware that freight forwarding company costs can be severe.. Make sure you get a firm quote before proceeding...
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3rd May 2011, 08:47 AM #5
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dont get it via water...it will cost heaps to get it thru
if you can afford get it airmail...just make sure the total cost is less than a grand
I got a straight edge off them and getting it thru customs and including the port charges was costly...(Port charges and so called incidentals for P & O ) cost me more than the straight edge...if I recall P&O's first lot at sending an invoice was over 400 smakeroos...ended up getting getting it thru for 330 or thereabouts
and yes Dave, I have 3Last edited by eskimo; 3rd May 2011 at 09:06 AM. Reason: wrong $$$ & spelling, grammer etc etc etc
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3rd May 2011, 01:52 PM #6
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Ms Qu is telling me $45 and 39 days to Port Adelaide.
Eskimo I don't understand about customs. Their website says no duties are payable if the value is under $1000. Was your shipment more than that, or are there other customs charges I haven't discovered yet? And who do I need to ask about these 'incidental' charges? You mention P&O. Did they actually carry your stuff or are they involved in some other way? Thanks.
BTW I'm waiting to hear back from RG tools about their pricing - thanks RC.
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3rd May 2011, 03:00 PM #7
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{EDIT}
Probably best to ignore my post, I was thinking it was the same as how I import but then I remembered you can import via the postal system so the charges would be different.
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3rd May 2011, 03:01 PM #8
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GULP. Thanks for the info Ch4is.
Edit: It just gets more confusing.
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3rd May 2011, 03:08 PM #9
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It is not duties, it is the freight forwading costs...
let me list the fees applied to my surface plate..
CMR Fee
Delivery order fee
carrier document fee
admin fee
port service charge
port security fee
sea cargo automation fee
terminal handling charge
for a total of $327
Plus another $250 actual freight cost
Plus the fee charged by the freight forwarder which was supposed to be $110
all for one pallet sized item...
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3rd May 2011, 03:11 PM #10
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Ok thanks RC. I may have misinterpreted Eskimo's reply.
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3rd May 2011, 03:45 PM #11
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With my order the quote was stuffed up by the business I bought it from, they only included the $250 for freight, that was why I went ahead with it (they forgot about the extra costs).... If they had have given me the extra costs I would never have bought it...
In the end we came to a deal about the total freight cost...
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3rd May 2011, 05:42 PM #12
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Defunct comment, more worthy contribution /better articulated by others
.Last edited by Driftabout; 3rd May 2011 at 07:49 PM. Reason: Not useful
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3rd May 2011, 06:23 PM #13
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I think you got most of it RC
but there is a customs fee as they need to inspect ( they probably dont but the neccessary paperwork still needs to be completed) it is a real pain in the butt...especially if you dont know what your doing
thats why its best to get it in via mail.
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3rd May 2011, 06:26 PM #14
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3rd May 2011, 06:32 PM #15
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P&O or PORTA Global as they are known are the port managers or something...throw in paperwork for Customs, AQIS and all P&O's running around and rip off pricing and you must understand that its will be most likely cheaper to get it via air...ask Jingda for a postage cost....
The price i got for airmail for the Camelback was cheaper than what I ended up paying