Buying from apmex

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  1. Eliassamaha

    Eliassamaha Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I've registered a account but every time I try to checkout my address is somehow back to USA

    Do they ship to Australia

    Has anyone bought from there before
     
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    They only ship to Australia if you spend more than US $1500 and wire transfer the money. But because it is over $1k AUD, FedEx charge a large fee to get it cleared through customs apparently.

    They used to accept credit card payment for smaller orders, but no more. See: http://forums.silverstackers.com/to...it-card-payment-for-international-orders.html
     
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    Eliassamaha Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I thought it was to good to be true

    My purchase was for over 2k us

    It just says free shipping and my address is the same except for the country keeps coming up as USA
     
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    SpacePete Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    And there's a per-ounce surcharge too:
     
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    Eliassamaha Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Thanks silverpete that doesn't seem too bad

    Is there a customs fee?
     
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    Eliassamaha Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    So I gotta transfer currency to us then transfer it right?
     
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    I don't know much more. Others here have actually purchased more than $1k but I haven't. I recall there was a thread detailing the issues and costs.
     
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    I've dealt with there customer service and they always were friendly and knowledgeable if you are able to contact them that way. I'd be careful with wire transfers because it's the equivalent of sending cash in the mail. It's a bummer all the hoops you have to jump through when you are doing international orders.
     
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    Interesting read seems it's a bit of a lucky dip regarding import tax

    And wire transferring the money seems to be s nightmare
     
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    Hi eliassamaha,

    I can help with the wire transfer part if you want ?i got us bank account and will be require to send the funds here to aus.

    So it is a win win for you and me.

     
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    I hope you get it worked out. I'm in the US and love apmex. They usually ship the same day and i'll receive my items a day or two later. Awesome company!
     
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