janinewhiteley Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Hi We are in a dilema. Shippers are coming monday and we have just been informed of a delay in our house completing. We are still awaiting our 121 visa , so can not ship out yet.Therefore our belongings are going into storage .The shipping company want money if we postpone them coming, so we are having to proceed. I have never been so stressed :arghh: Getting to the point..... we want to buy a new washing machine and keep the one we have here until the house sells in the new year. But is it cheaper to buy UK or OZ thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I am pretty sure there would not be much differance in the price of washing macnies here, but I am sure someone will be on to tell you he exact prices. Remember if you buy over here you are expected to haggle and get a reduction on the advertisd pric.... Your items for shipment to Australia should be over 12 months old to be shipped without any duty paid on them, So if you buy a new washing machine I would not send it in origional packaging. However I have never heard of anyone actually being charged for items sent in their container. Just something to bear in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherof2 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 We bought a few new good over - dyson & golf clubs. As we did not unwrap them we had to declare - not too painful on the wallet from what I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Id buy one here so that if something goes wrong with it the shop you bought it from is on hand and the warranty valid. We bought one on arrival and with the other few electrical bits we also bought we got one hell of a discount. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 In your circumstances, I would suggest buying one when you get here: you can then put it to use straight away and it is easier/possible to use the warranty. Interestingly enough, the Bosch repairer in Sydney would honour the UK warranty on the washing machine we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scubabud Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I would also buy one here, we brought ours from the uk but due to the climate changes it went through getting here the drum seized and it was going to cost more to have it repaired than to but a new one x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lottie Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hi we had to buy a new washing machine when we got here, very expensive wish we had got one in the UK & shipped it. We declared a 3 month old TV in with our stuff we only had to pay customs $30 dollars which we didn't mind and none of our boxes were opened at customs, it pays to be honest & declare anything new. Good luck & try not to stress too much. lottie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 We've shipped our washing machine - they deliver our stuff on Wednesday!! but it was about 3 years old so no issues with customs. Just make sure you've got 'electrical and mechanical derangement' included on your insurance in case they don't work after the journey I'd buy new over here though if your stuff is old and crumbly already - just haggle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anitaw Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 HiWe are in a dilema. Shippers are coming monday and we have just been informed of a delay in our house completing. We are still awaiting our 121 visa , so can not ship out yet.Therefore our belongings are going into storage .The shipping company want money if we postpone them coming, so we are having to proceed. I have never been so stressed :arghh: Getting to the point..... we want to buy a new washing machine and keep the one we have here until the house sells in the new year. But is it cheaper to buy UK or OZ thankyou Maybe a silly question but aren't the plugs different ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Maybe a silly question but aren't the plugs different ? Yes they are, you can change them or buy a travel adapter, or use a UK extension with 4 outlets to run from a travel adapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anitaw Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Yes they are, you can change them or buy a travel adapter, or use a UK extension with 4 outlets to run from a travel adapter Isn't that piggybacking? We have been told by our lekky to not do that as it is a safety hazard. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Using one extension lead from one plug is not piggybacking, placing adapter into another adapter is piggybacking, but its everyone's choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Yes - the plugs are different. You can have the plug changed. You chop the old one off and replace with a new one from Bunnings. If you decide to use an adapter for a short while (which is as long as a piece of string) please make sure you get an adapter which is earthed. Maybe a silly question but aren't the plugs different ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janinewhiteley Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thankyou everyone. It was very intereting. We have decided to buy Down Under. thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkio Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 One last thought for anyone asking the same question. Consider the exchange rate. At the moment it is very low. We decided earn pounds spend pounds - earn dollars spend dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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