Thread: imports??

Have any Aussie's imported razors from overseas as i'm looking for a few new razors to shave with and to refurbish when i get around to it,i emailed customs twice but still haven't heard back so is there any permits or anything similar that i would need or can i just get them posted,i'm a wedge fan and a joseph rodgers fan and have seen several overseas for good prices but didn't buy because i didn't know if i would get them or not

Nik

I've had a few come in from the U.S. with no problems at all.
Grant

I've had a number of straight razor packages opened by Customs without a problem. They just leave a pamphlet inside to say they opened it.

Yep - seem to have no problems with razors. Have had them from USA and UK. Some Customs open, some they don't. It's knives and swords that i don't bother trying to import because the classifications of which ones are legal in different states and which ones are not, is too open to individual interpretation and confiscation by individual officers. For example, swords are a prohibited weapon in Victoria. In Queensland, one hand opening knives are prohibited. {seem to be able to buy them in shops no worries despite legislation, but i won't push it with mailing} But as i said, no problems with razors.
Hope that helps.

I've had two ordered from the U.S and no problems at all. Adam G. has said everything I was going to say.


Mick

I've ordered razors from the USA, UK Spain, France Argentina and Canada without any problems. never had customs open a razor only a knife. if your unsure just give customs a call.

Our border security will even let in switchblades if you know the right way to go about it. Razors really should be a non issue.


Mick

Import at will, but I'd gladly wash the car, make the coffee, sharpen the pencils to be first in line for the blades Jmerson lets go of. He has some of the finest blades of anyone on the board. Don't overlook your local sources!

thanks guys i heard back from customs no problems which i thought but didn't want to fork out cash and have them confiscated a while back my mum was going to NZ and i wanted her to get a knife for me as they weren't sold here at that time but it could be opened by gravity and when i checked with customs they were all over it with a reply that my mum would be charged if she tried to bring one back several months later i bought one in the local gun shop that's the government for you

you can get switch blades and butterfly knifes at global gear here they even have some crappy straights