buying watch from Australia?

[cicciopasticcio]

Hi everyone,

this is my second post after looking on this website as an un-registered user for a long time. Hopefully I'm allowed to ask this question since is my second post?

I'm planning to finally purchase a replica from Melbourne, Australia and I was wondering if anyone else have had any problems with customs/ with importing them from overseas?


I know that the border is pretty 'thought' so what are the chance that they will stop them? Any feedback from anyone here in Melbourne or from Australia?


Thank you so much

 

[Tucker]

Hi everyone,

this is my second post after looking on this website as an un-registered user for a long time. Hopefully I'm allowed to ask this question since is my second post?

I'm planning to finally purchase a replica from Melbourne, Australia and I was wondering if anyone else have had any problems with customs/ with importing them from overseas?


I know that the border is pretty 'thought' so what are the chance that they will stop them? Any feedback from anyone here in Melbourne or from Australia?


Thank you so much

I’ve purchased 3-4 watches from Australia to CONUS with no problem. You didn’t indicate where you are located. We have quite a few Australian members who should be able to provide you with some help. Welcome to RWI and good luck.

 

[Ifcowscouldfly]

I've shipped a number of watches out of Sydney Australia to US, Europe and Asia with no problem at all.

 

[NDJ2]

I've shipped watches from Perth Australia to USA, Canada, UK, and Greece with no probs at all.

 

[Big Baz]

Ummmm. If I'm reading the OP's post correctly I think he's wanting to bring a watch into Australia, rather than sourcing a watch from Australia. If I'm correct on that ....

I'm downunder but it's pretty much the same rules throughout the world. Replica watches ... counterfeit watches. .. fake watches ( call them what you like ) breach copyright laws and if the customs folk decide that's what's in your parcel, they are not being meanies or party poopers by seizing the item - they are just doing what they are contracted to do.

Some of the seizure risk depends on what declaration your TD or M2M seller makes on the little green sticker or Consignment Note. If the declaration says 'Replica Swiss Watch' or anything similar, the customs folks may take a very keen interest and you may get a 'Please explain' correspondence. If the TD or M2M seller is a bit more creative with the declaration , 'Repair item' or similar, it may quietly slip through. But that of course means your seller is telling fibs which is breaking a whole new set of rules .... and I'm not condoning that, I'm just saying that I understand it happens.

Best for the OP to familiarise themselves with customs and copyright rules and decide if this is a good hobby for them personally . The risk of a telling off from the customs people and missing out on your parcel may not bother some folk. A prosecution for breaches of customs regulations might sit a bit more uncomfortably on some folks CVs' though (an unlikely outcome but not impossible) .

Pessimistically yours, Baz
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[NDJ2]

If the OP wants to bring watches into Australia then the answer is that many of us have done so many times with no problem. But as a previous poster wrote, what is written on the declaration is very important for a successful delivery.

 

[trailboss99]

Very little or no concern in OZ. Customs are more concerned with drugs and guns than a fake watch or two.

 

[Ifcowscouldfly]

You're far more likely to get in trouble for bringing in fruits and vegetables.

 

[Sirwatchalot]

I’ve purchased 4 pieces and had them shipped to Melbourne with zero issues.


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[cicciopasticcio]

thank you all for taking the time to reply and share your experience. My bad, maybe there was a misunderstanding, I will be buying from overseas to get deliver it here in Australia.

As you all said, the chances are so low that it’s just worth it give it a try.

 

[Princewilliam]

Australian customs dgaf about replica watches, never heard anyone say any different


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[Schuintt]

I've had no issues ordering reps from China into Melbourne. Give it a shot, I say.

 

[Pj2009]

This is great to hear as I’ve just purchased my first watch from PureTime and didn’t even think about customs issues until my GF mentioned.

Thank you OP, I’ve piggiebacked off your question but appreciate everyone’s input also to set my mind at ease


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