i have an off topic question for you guys

roastbeef · 02-14-2016, 08:32 PM

i can't remember where i heard it, but someone once told me that if i was ever to visit australia from the usa to buy and bring a nice set of golf clubs. reason being, one could arrange to sell the golf clubs at a good profit, but at a good deal for the buyer as well.

any truth to this?

M3Bimmer77 · 02-14-2016, 08:48 PM

This should be on "Ask an Australian anything?" thread

American Dave · 02-14-2016, 09:17 PM

I would say Aussies who want a nice set of clubs are going to want them custom fit to their height. Unless you are intending to stay a few months I reckon you would stuggle to sell clubs.

roastbeef · 02-14-2016, 09:42 PM

I don't golf. Are clubs something that could be pre measured for, then I order them in the US and bring them over?

Rocket_Rod · 02-14-2016, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

I don't golf. Are clubs something that could be pre measured for, then I order them in the US and bring them over?

Forget Golf Clubs, you should be asking about E92 parts.
Can you fit a set of BBS rims in your carry-on?

roastbeef · 02-14-2016, 10:03 PM

I suppose I could fit two in each bag and put my clothes in the barrels. Hehe

cplagz · 02-14-2016, 11:23 PM

I wouldn't bother bringing in clubs TBH, there are plenty of online stores now that can supply the Australian market far cheaper I would think considering most of them are manufactured in Asia anyway.

Scottyvh · 02-15-2016, 08:05 AM

Your dollar is now a lot better against ours so the sa ing may have gone anyway

roastbeef · 02-15-2016, 05:18 PM

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Your dollar is now a lot better against ours so the sa ing may have gone anyway

wow, i didn't realize it was 1 usd to 1.4 australian. thats pretty significant. maybe now is the time to visit.

American Dave · 02-15-2016, 06:11 PM

bingo mate

Rocket_Rod · 02-15-2016, 06:54 PM

Bingo....
A Bingo took my Baby....

roastbeef · 02-15-2016, 07:01 PM

Soo... What should I bring to sell? Bmw parts?

Rocket_Rod · 02-15-2016, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Soo... What should I bring to sell? Bmw parts?

Wow, you're brave....

roastbeef · 02-15-2016, 07:26 PM

Well let's start a request list. Lol if I could get a holiday (do you guys call it a holiday?) out of it and recoup part of the costs by peddling a few parts I would be down.

American Dave · 02-15-2016, 08:15 PM

FYI the USA and Australia have a free trade agreement now
https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/fr...australian-fta

Ingenio · 02-15-2016, 08:19 PM

I'll take couple of rear rotors if you can carry them!

roastbeef · 02-15-2016, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by American Dave

FYI the USA and Australia have a free trade agreement now
https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/fr...australian-fta

aah. so i noticed your name is american dave, but you're living in australia. whats the story with that, if you don't mind me asking? how is it? i've been wanting to visit for some time.

roastbeef · 02-15-2016, 08:27 PM

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I'll take couple of rear rotors if you can carry them!

oem rotors? i have a set... still on the car until i get a rear kit.

Ingenio · 02-15-2016, 08:29 PM

Those are the ones... Mine will need changing in a few thousand Kms and u already have replacement fronts. How old / worn are your rears?

roastbeef · 02-15-2016, 08:31 PM

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Those are the ones... Mine will need changing in a few thousand Kms and u already have replacement fronts. How old / worn are your rears?

there is decent meat left on the pads and the rotors are in decent shape. unfortunately, i probably won't make it down before you need replacements.

Ingenio · 02-15-2016, 08:35 PM

That's a shame.... Let me know if/when you know when you're coming down.. I'm sure I'll need something by then... especially as it's not a DD! :-)

brownb_2 · 02-15-2016, 09:13 PM

ill take an F80 please!

merica cars are cheap cheap !

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