topic Re: another GST Question in Buying

another GST Question

tetibird — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 14:19:47 GMT

I've been following the discussion with interest.

My inulgence is very particular costume jewellry (& sometimes gold) which come up from time to time overseas, usually the US. For the more expensive I've always managed/ been carefull to stay under $1000.

Can anyone tell me if Etsy ore Ruby Lane will be affected the same? Will they be collectng the GST ore will they escape it?

Re: another GST Question

lyndal1838 — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 16:34:25 GMT

I would say you need to ask on those sites. There may be a few members here who are also on those sites and will know.

I think you will find that they have 2 choices.....to follow the ebay model and collect the GST or to do what Amazon has done and refuse to collect it.

Re: another GST Question

imastawka — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 01:21:56 GMT

No-one escapes the GST.

Dooesn't matter who you buy from, you will pay GST

Re: another GST Question

digital*ghost — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 02:58:11 GMT

Etsy hasn't announced anything as yet, AFAIK, but I will be very surprised if they don't follow suit with eBay.

No idea about the other site, though.

The GST won't be applicable to all sales from all international sites, though. If they are a standalone site, they're only required to collect it if their Aus turnover is $75k or more, and your purchase is under $1k. If it's over $1k, tax and duties will be payable the usual way.

Re: another GST Question

tetibird — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:35:52 GMT

So if they are a seller doesnt collect it how do we pay for it at this end ?

Re: another GST Question

digital*ghost — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:45:42 GMT

eBay will add it during checkout if applicable. Other sites may handle it in a similar way, or not charge it if they don't have to.

Re: another GST Question

tetibird — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:54:53 GMT

I'm guessing some o/s sellers who dont want to collect it just won't sell to Australia Some cant be bothered as it is.

Re: another GST Question

digital*ghost — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:19:45 GMT

I know some wholesalers have decided not to bother, which actually decreases the number of items that will be available from Aussie sellers, sadly, so I can only presume some retailers will stop selling here as well.

I can't blame them, really. It's an imposition and cost that traditionally is borne by the importer.