HeijoshinCool Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 . Anybody ever use UBuy Thailand? https://www.ubuy.co.th/en/ They have a product no one else has but I'm leery of giving them credit card info as I've never heard of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Legit company. I think the main issue is the costs within Thailand (import duties when applicable) negating any perceived savings based on list price. If they are the only source of the product go for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, Salerno said: Legit company. I think the main issue is the costs within Thailand (import duties when applicable) negating any perceived savings based on list price. If they are the only source of the product go for it. . I asked twice about shipping and duties and did not receive and answer. It's a Total Gym for $350, supposedly ships from the US, and arrives in about 10 days. Seems pretty quick...but sounds like it'll end up costing twice that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, HeijoshinCool said: . I asked twice about shipping and duties and did not receive and answer. It's a Total Gym for $350, supposedly ships from the US, and arrives in about 10 days. Seems pretty quick...but sounds like it'll end up costing twice that much. I'll guarantee you it will ! Hate to think what the shipping would be based on potential weight etc.Still, might be an early bonus for the Customs dept. ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 24 minutes ago, HeijoshinCool said: . I asked twice about shipping and duties and did not receive and answer. It's a Total Gym for $350, supposedly ships from the US, and arrives in about 10 days. Seems pretty quick...but sounds like it'll end up costing twice that much. https://www.ubuy.co.th/en/custom-duties Says here that you can pay all duties up front and that Ubuy will pay the difference if the duties are higher than they calculate. I expect you will not get to see the exact cost until just before you confirm the order. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 1 minute ago, chickenslegs said: https://www.ubuy.co.th/en/custom-duties Says here that you can pay all duties up front and that Ubuy will pay the difference if the duties are higher than they calculate. I expect you will not get to see the exact cost until just before you confirm the order. . Yeah, saw that, but still nothing about shipping costs....that could be a killer. Maybe I'll take it to the order stage and see if it shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, HeijoshinCool said: I asked twice about shipping and duties and did not receive and answer. That doesn't bode well from a customer service perspective. Just had a look and they avoid even giving you an estimate at checkout. No idea how accurate but: From https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Salerno said: That doesn't bode well from a customer service perspective. Just had a look and they avoid even giving you an estimate at checkout. No idea how accurate but: From https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/. . Yeah, double.... Thanks, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 No worries. I take it you've already checked Lazada and Shoppee for cheap knock offs. Or maybe pop into a gym (if open?) see if they can point you in the direction of a decent supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, Salerno said: No worries. I take it you've already checked Lazada and Shoppee for cheap knock offs. Or maybe pop into a gym (if open?) see if they can point you in the direction of a decent supplier. . Tried all that. Actually surprised as it's a popular piece of equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Salerno said: No idea how accurate but: Item cost 350 plus shipping 240 = $590 590 x 33.4 = 19,706 Baht x 30% duty = 5912 Value + duty = 25,618 25,618 @ 7 % = 1,793 25,618 + 1793 = 27,415 = $820 Maybe a days storage charge at customs plus 200 baht admin fee, then courier may charge extra for in country delivery. Edited October 18, 2021 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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