Harvey Norman the pommy view.

[keithr]

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

 

[atec77]

On 15/01/2011 8:03 PM, keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/
Kinda silly considering the last time a pom had a clue was 1843

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[Rod Speed]

keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.

 

[z1]

On 16/01/2011 7:21 AM, Rod Speed wrote:

keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.

I think that journos are getting more and more stupid these days -
suppose they call it 'gen-x media texting'

 

[Don McKenzie]

On 15-Jan-11 9:03 PM, keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

I think Gerry and Friends may be too busy right now, and this issue could remain dormant for a few more months:

Melbourne Herald Sun - Today:
"Demand for furniture and electrical goods is also expected to soar as homeowners replace lost possessions.
Radio Rentals refused to comment on speculation it was preparing to raise prices to cash in on insurance claims.
However, shoppers around Australia may find shortages of many items as retailers prioritise stores in northern New South
Wales and Queensland."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/prices-to-rise-as-floodwaters-fall/story-fn6bn4mv-1225988390148

Cheers Don...

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On 15/01/2011 8:03 PM, keithr wrote:
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/
Kinda silly considering the last time a pom had a clue was 1843

NO it was later than that. 1850 when my mum's rellies left.

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[Rod Speed]

z1 wrote

Rod Speed wrote
keithr wrote

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over
the exemption level, stupids.

I think that journos are getting more and more stupid these days

The poms certainly are, you have to wonder how they managed the industrial revolution.

> suppose they call it 'gen-x media texting'

 

[mark krawczuk]

same differance .......... he led , he talked .

if he was just the mouth peice , he led it as well.


"Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote in message
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keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with
stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the
exemption level, stupids.

 

[Rod Speed]

mark krawczuk wrote:

same differance ..........

Nope.

he led ,

Nope.

he talked .

Yes.

if he was just the mouth peice , he led it as well.

Pigs arse he did.

Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
keithr wrote

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250
with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the
exemption level, stupids.

 

[kreed]

On Jan 16, 8:55 am, "Rod Speed" <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote:

z1 wrote

Rod Speed wrote
keithr wrote
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/
Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.
Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.
And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.
And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over
the exemption level, stupids.
I think that journos are getting more and more stupid these days

The poms certainly are, you have to wonder how they managed the industrial revolution.

suppose they call it 'gen-x media texting'

They weren't socialist then, they have been now for a couple of
generations, and that is the cause of decline.

 

[Rod Speed]

kreed wrote

Rod Speed <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote
z1 wrote
Rod Speed wrote
keithr wrote

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.
Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.
And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250
with stuff that moves by courier. And the fridge is irrelevant, it
isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.

I think that journos are getting more and more stupid these days

The poms certainly are, you have to wonder how they managed the industrial revolution.

suppose they call it 'gen-x media texting'

They weren't socialist then,

They were, actually, most obviously with public schools,
the cops, work houses, the postal service, etc etc etc.

they have been now for a couple of generations,

They were for a hell of a long time before that.

and that is the cause of decline.

Nope, they had got very stupid LONG before that, most obviously with the Boer War and WW1.

 

[terryc]

z1 wrote:

suppose they call it 'gen-x media texting'

I must be getting old; they all look gen-y or younger to me.

 

[Jack Simms]

actually Rod, not quite true

The GST exemption limit applies to anything brought for personal use,
no matter how its sent.

I have had many items delivered, mainly books and computer
software/parts ex-USA, and have ALWAYS had them shipped either FEDEX
or DHL. And only once been charged GST, when the value exceeded
AUD$1000


On Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:21:14 +1100, "Rod Speed"
<rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:

keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.

 

[Rod Speed]

Jack Simms wrote:

actually Rod, not quite true

You're wrong.

The GST exemption limit applies to anything brought for personal use,
no matter how its sent.

Wrong. Those two limits apply to stuff for personal
use, and the limit varys with the value of the item.

I have had many items delivered, mainly books and computer
software/parts ex-USA, and have ALWAYS had them shipped
either FEDEX or DHL. And only once been charged GST,

Yes, they dont manage to charge it every time when its due.

when the value exceeded AUD$1000

Nope, when it exceeded $250, legally. Someone fucked up.
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/importinggoodsbypostfaq.pdf
http://www.utas.edu.au/docs/fin_services/tax/gst/imports.pdf

Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles,
its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over
the exemption level, stupids.

 

[keithr]

On 16/01/2011 7:21 AM, Rod Speed wrote:

keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.


Importing the 3g iPad from the US is likely to be just as futile since

it will be locked to the ATT network, importing a Dyson vacuum cleaner
would end in tears as the US 60Hz motor would probably not take kindly
to our 50Hz system even if you were willing to drag a transformer around
after it.

Since the table was simply there to show the price differences, not the
practicality of importing the stuff all of that that is totally
irrelevant. Somebody is making a bomb out of the Australian consumer,
anybody notice a price drop of 20% or so in the last few months? I
didn't think so.

 

[keithr]

On 16/01/2011 8:40 AM, Don McKenzie wrote:

On 15-Jan-11 9:03 PM, keithr wrote:
http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

I think Gerry and Friends may be too busy right now, and this issue
could remain dormant for a few more months:

Melbourne Herald Sun - Today:
"Demand for furniture and electrical goods is also expected to soar as
homeowners replace lost possessions.
Radio Rentals refused to comment on speculation it was preparing to
raise prices to cash in on insurance claims.
However, shoppers around Australia may find shortages of many items as
retailers prioritise stores in northern New South Wales and Queensland."

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/ipad/prices-to-rise-as-floodwaters-fall/story-fn6bn4mv-1225988390148


Cheers Don...

=====================

Will Gerry offer a discount to flood victims, especially those not

covered by flood insurance? I'd like to be surprised, but I expect to be
disapointed.

 

[Rod Speed]

keithr wrote

Rod Speed wrote
keithr wrote

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.

Importing the 3g iPad from the US is likely to be just as futile since it will be locked to the ATT network,

Pity about importing it from somewhere else.

importing a Dyson vacuum cleaner would end in tears as the US 60Hz motor would probably not take kindly to our 50Hz
system

Plenty of motors do fine with that difference.

even if you were willing to drag a transformer around after it.

There might be a bit more than transformers now.

Since the table was simply there to show the price differences, not the practicality of importing the stuff all of
that that is totally irrelevant.

Nope, what was being discussed was the GST campaign, stupid.

Somebody is making a bomb out of the Australian consumer,

Sometimes they are, sometimes they aint. Have a look at the price of Samsung 2TB
drives for example. No one is making a bomb out of the Australian consumer with those.

anybody notice a price drop of 20% or so in the last few months?

Its been a hell of a lot more than that with TVs, stupid.

I didn't think so.

Yes, its always been obvious that you dont have what you need to think with.

 

[fritz]

"Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote in message news:8phbe7Fu99U1@mid.individual.net...

keithr wrote
Rod Speed wrote
keithr wrote

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.

Importing the 3g iPad from the US is likely to be just as futile since it will be locked to the ATT network,

Pity about importing it from somewhere else.

importing a Dyson vacuum cleaner would end in tears as the US 60Hz motor would probably not take kindly to our 50Hz system

Plenty of motors do fine with that difference.

even if you were willing to drag a transformer around after it.

There might be a bit more than transformers now.

Transformers can't convert 50Hz into 60Hz anyway.
Mr. Dyson is your typical self-promoting wanker-when the old Hoover is directly compared the
Dyson design has LESS suction.

 

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"Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote in message
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keithr wrote
Rod Speed wrote
keithr wrote

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with
stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the
exemption level, stupids.

Importing the 3g iPad from the US is likely to be just as futile since
it will be locked to the ATT network,

Pity about importing it from somewhere else.

importing a Dyson vacuum cleaner would end in tears as the US 60Hz motor
would probably not take kindly to our 50Hz system

Plenty of motors do fine with that difference.

even if you were willing to drag a transformer around after it.

There might be a bit more than transformers now.

Transformers can't convert 50Hz into 60Hz anyway.
Mr. Dyson is your typical self-promoting wanker-when the old Hoover is
directly compared the
Dyson design has LESS suction.

Ah yes but the technology???? The technology, which has not been embraced by
Oz sellers of technology. Kinda bit weird eh????

>

 

[kreed]

On Jan 17, 1:17 am, Jack Simms <si...@hoptmail.com> wrote:

actually Rod, not quite true

The GST exemption limit applies to anything brought for personal use,
no matter how its sent.

I have had many items delivered, mainly books and computer
software/parts ex-USA, and have ALWAYS had them shipped either FEDEX
or DHL. And only once been charged GST, when the value exceeded
AUD$1000

I have found the same, when ordering components and such from the US,
I keep to around $900 maximum, and have never been charged GST.
Always have come by
courier.
It is possible of course that they just couldnt be bothered with it.

Years back, was advised always to get items sent by post if possible
as the customs "dont pay attention to posted items, but do to
couriered items" based on the theory that if "someone is willing to
spend big money on a courier, the item must be valuable."

On Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:21:14 +1100, "Rod Speed"

rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote:
keithr wrote:

http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2011/01/10/internet_tax_row/

Typical stupid poms, couldnt even get the basics right.

Nothing was 'led' by Harvey, he was JUST the mouthpiece.

And the exemption level is only $1K with posted articles, its $250 with stuff that moves by courier.

And the fridge is irrelevant, it isnt exempt because its way over the exemption level, stupids.