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Starting out on eBay but in NZ

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    by: tumtum1
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    13 posts

    Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 26 Apr 06 2:55 am.

    This is my second posted topic which is basically about the same thing but I need help please! Is there anyone out there who can walk me through how to set up dropshipping etc. I am an ebay member but have only recently really got back into it and am trying to build up feedback however i am finding it hard as i am in new zealand. i have not sold anything on ebay yet just buying. any advice would be greatful especially from anyone in NZ who have been successful. cheers :P
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    by: nzbrat
    New SaleHoo Member
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    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 1 Jul 06 3:58 am.

    Hi, I am also new to this. New Zealand is a fantastic place to live, I wouldnt live anywhere else. I have been looking at this site and what it has to offer to us for weeks now, my goodness what an eye opener. I dont have an ebay account but I am wanting to sell stuff on TM, same thing but on a much smaller scale. I am looking forward to making my millions (lol) there is sooooo much out there I dont know where to start.
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    by: tomaingeroy
    SaleHoo Senior Member
    71 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 13 Jul 06 2:07 pm.

    Hey,
    I am also a NZ based importer, and, like you guys am just starting out. I would recommend starting on something small like trademe.
    Trademe is a small, but very concentrated market, it is an excellent stepping stone for first time importers.
    I have to agree that Salehoo is an absolute godsent. I cannot believe there is so much money to be made from importing.

    Although I don't have a huge amount of experience, I recomend starting small, perhaps with accessories, then building.
    There are alot of sites that offer great bargains, but as far as accessories go, China is the best place to import from.

    The shipping isn't the cheapest in the world, but the bargains more than make up for it.

    I think I may have struck on something pretty good right now (forgive me if I don't tell you what it is), and my only advice would be to start small.

    Dropshipping works well if the customer is prepared to wait a little while. The other down side is that you cannot inspect the product before it reaches the seller. If by chance it is broken, then you may find some unhappy customers.

    Hope to keep in touch with all the New Zealand importers.

    Snow in Wanaka is awesome right now!

    Cheers,
    Tom
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    by: abe123
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    14 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 16 Jul 06 7:31 am.

    Hey there...we should have our own little kiwi korner !LOL! I'm in the same boat and agree with tomaingeroy, start small to be on the safe side and look, search, constantly...find a product you think will do well research some more....happy....go for it! we all make mistakes, i have, i've only been buying off e-bay in the US some sell an some collect dust! play with your pricing an your wording and most importantly have fun with it,
    P.S it may be to early in the piece to say but i have found cheaper products on e-bay as opposed to these wholesale suppliers...what about you guy's?
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    by: tomaingeroy
    SaleHoo Senior Member
    71 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 17 Jul 06 3:47 am.

    A kiwi corner would be great. I am pretty lame at starting things up, but would happily contribute to any posts placed.
    I havn't really looked at Ebay all that much. The suppliers on Salehoo have been pretty good so far.
    I will have a look tonight and get back to you all about it.

    Cheers and hope to see a Kiwi corner soon.

    Tom
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    by: anonymous
    SaleHoo Master Member
    408 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 17 Jul 06 4:09 am.

    Yeah i dont think i should really be talking to much regarding e-bay but its a struggle to find specifics through hear allso a lot of stuff i'm interested you gotta buy by the truck load.....any one out there found a good supplier an good asortment of goods that they have shipped to N.Z? be real interesting to hear other stories...every one must know the thing about keeping your overseas orders under $400 NZD aye? keep in touch people :)
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    by: tumtum1
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    13 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 17 Jul 06 5:38 am.

    Hi again sorry if this seems lame but whats up with keepin orders under 400?is this for customs? ive never ordered anything that big just because im not sure aout business numbers etc and what we can and cant do
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    by: abe123
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    14 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 17 Jul 06 5:59 am.

    I was told by someone to keep all orders under $400 inc shipping etc and they 'bypass' customs NZ so being a bit scepitical i checked it out with customs NZ an they reckon NO they will still get it??? so 2 differing opinions! but i will tell you this i have had approx 12-15 different orders from the states come in the last 2 months with total values of anywhere between $200-$380 NZD all soughts of parcel sizes, all sorts of weights and each an every one has came straight to my door....no worrys regarding excise tax...G.S.T etc .Anything over that i'm guessing gets checked out by customs an you gotta pay all the extras?
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    by: tumtum1
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    13 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 17 Jul 06 6:32 am.

    Cool. thanks for that bit of info. I have had small parcels sent and they have also bypassed customs aswell but never tried anything bigger. when i say small, i mean like $200 less. Ive also had a reasonable sized box aswell sent straight to my door. soo yeah. cheers
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    by: anonymous
    SaleHoo Master Member
    408 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 17 Jul 06 8:17 am.

    Hey,
    I emailed customs, and they reckon anything under NZ$1000 gets in with nothing to pay except GST (12.5%).
    But then you guys say that you have never paid anything (orders - NZ $300).

    I am bringing in some goods that total (incl. shipping) costs NZ $130.00.

    Do you think I will be fine?

    Cheers,
    Tom
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    by: anonymous
    SaleHoo Master Member
    408 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 18 Jul 06 12:38 am.

    Hi there Tom
    I think you should be all good. Ive got this thing in my head that its when the size of the item is big that customs may take interest in it. Its its small and looks like a personal parcel, then they may be alright. I also think that it depends on whether or not the person posting the item has cleared it as a gift or as a resale type thing. the parcels i had posted from the states had a clearance sticker on it and ticked as a gift. just my thoughts anyways, but i think you would be alright.
    let us know!
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    by: abe123
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    14 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 18 Jul 06 9:12 am.

    Hi guys i've had parcels upto $380NZD... some upto 5kg...an a couple in boxes about 1mtr square with out any problems just straight to our door so i would be curious to hear if any ones parcells were 'intercepted' by customs and why especially if they were under $400 NZD...any other usefull bits of info out there specifically for us Kiwis getting stuff sent to NZ????...cheer's
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    by: anonymous
    SaleHoo Master Member
    408 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 19 Jul 06 1:16 am.

    Suprised that goods are getting straight to the door. As I understand it some items are duty free (still have to pay GST). It is based on the value of the goods and nothing to do with weight or quantity, as might have been expected.

    Does anyone know the benefit of becoming GST registered apart from the fact that you can later claim this component back?

    Thanks.

    toffee.
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    by: toffee
    SaleHoo Senior Member
    61 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 19 Jul 06 1:18 am.

    That was me, sorry. Forgot to login!
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    by: abe123
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    14 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 19 Jul 06 7:31 am.

    Evening guy's....i'm G.S.T registered and at this stage i'm not claiming or adding G.S.T to any thing i sell which is fine because at this stage i am well under the 'threshhold' as far as earning from Trade Me/Zillion etc. Apart from claiming back your G.S.T on item's sold i dont think there would be much more else you could claim...not sure maybe postage, travel, customs charges etc....one thing i have found is being G.S.T registered you obviously have to have a registered business which quite a few companys i have dealt with insist on...makes it easier to get wholesale access etc
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    by: abe123
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    14 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 19 Jul 06 7:33 am.

    One more thing where do i go to put a picture up next to my name like toffee's???
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    by: tomaingeroy
    SaleHoo Senior Member
    71 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 24 Jul 06 7:40 am.

    Hey! Just letting you guys know, that my shipment arrived from DHgate, and it came straight to my door. Didn't pay a cent.
    However, this may be due to the $5 USD declared value that the seller put on the invoice, a little cheeky, but it may have saved me from paying extra, so thanks to him.

    Cheers,
    Tom
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    by: abe123
    SaleHoo Junior Member
    14 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 24 Jul 06 10:45 am.

    Good stuff mate...cheeky???? i dont think so, i find that 9 times outta 10 most people i deal with suggest to me or just send at a lower value with out me sayin a word so yeah its all good...i dont ask them to but i do let them know how 'gratefull' i am! see no evil hear no evil LOL
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    by: tomaingeroy
    SaleHoo Senior Member
    71 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 24 Jul 06 10:59 pm.

    Abe123,
    Absolutely, when I get the chance, I will thank the trader.

    Cheers,
    Tom
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    by: toffee
    SaleHoo Senior Member
    61 posts

    Re: Starting out on eBay but in NZ

    Posted 25 Jul 06 1:35 am.

    One more thing where do i go to put a picture up next to my name like toffee's???
    Hi,
    After logging in go to 'Profile' and towards the bottom of the screen you will see the Avatar Control Panel. Just 'browse' your machine for the photo you want to upload and don't forget to hit 'submit'.

    Any problems, please let me know by PM or on the board.

    Kind Rgds.

    toffee.