Buying ski gear online from Russia

**timmaio** · 12-16-2014, 12:15 PM

With the Ruble in free fall I am looking into getting good deals on ski gear from Russia.

Has anyone here ever bought anything in Russia and brought it back into the US?

With the currency rate as is, I am looking at potentially being able to save close to 30% as compared to the best euro pricing.

I have contacted the russian retailer to see if they would be willing to ship to the US, but also wondering if anyone saw unexpected customs duties in excess of what they expected, either on export from russia or import to US.

Thanks in advance

**stuckathuntermtn** · 12-16-2014, 12:19 PM

Uh.......Sanctions?

**timmaio** · 12-16-2014, 12:21 PM

skimming here: http://www.state.gov/e/eb/tfs/spi/ukrainerussia/

"We have also suspended credit finance that encourages exports to Russia and financing for economic development projects in Russia, and are now prohibiting the provision, exportation, or reexportation of goods, services (not including financial services), or technology in support of exploration or production for deepwater, Arctic offshore, or shale projects that have the potential to produce oil in the Russian Federation, or in maritime area claimed by the Russian Federation and extending from its territory, and that involve five major Russian energy companies."

I'm not sure, but I don't think it would be illegal to purchase goods from Russia

**Andeh** · 12-16-2014, 12:31 PM

I'd be more worried about them cloning your credit card / hacking your PayPal account.

**stuckathuntermtn** · 12-16-2014, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by timmaio

skimming here: http://www.state.gov/e/eb/tfs/spi/ukrainerussia/

"We have also suspended credit finance that encourages exports to Russia and financing for economic development projects in Russia, and are now prohibiting the provision, exportation, or reexportation of goods, services (not including financial services), or technology in support of exploration or production for deepwater, Arctic offshore, or shale projects that have the potential to produce oil in the Russian Federation, or in maritime area claimed by the Russian Federation and extending from its territory, and that involve five major Russian energy companies."

I'm not sure, but I don't think it would be illegal to purchase goods from Russia

Originally Posted by Andeh

I'd be more worried about them cloning your credit card / hacking your PayPal account.

I guess, yeah.

Corruption in Russia is a whole sector of the economy.

I bet Customs makes it as difficult for you as possible, as well.

**skimaxpower** · 12-16-2014, 01:02 PM

I heard about a Nigerian prince selling a pair of Wailer 112's for a great price!

**Obstruction** · 12-16-2014, 01:23 PM

Canuckastan $ is down to around $.85 US. Probably a safer play.

**jmerrey** · 12-16-2014, 02:04 PM

Second skimaxpower. Nigeria for the win.

**angrysasquatch** · 12-19-2014, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by Obstruction

Canuckastan $ is down to around $.85 US. Probably a safer play.

Hah, shit cheaper in Canada. That's a good one

**Crampedon** · 12-19-2014, 02:43 AM

Buy american JONG

http://www.dpsskis.com
http://www.freeridesystems.com

Shit just buy anything sold by a solid american retailer, don't send your money overseas.

**stuckathuntermtn** · 12-19-2014, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by Obstruction

Canuckastan $ is down to around $.85 US. Probably a safer play.

Ah the good old days. I need to get up to Fernie.

SB · 12-19-2014, 07:43 AM

wot cod go wong?

**sfotex** · 12-19-2014, 09:10 AM

I've gotten a couple of high end bike saddles off ebay from Ukraine. I got them in a couple of weeks, no issues.

**mntlion** · 12-19-2014, 09:25 AM

on the CND vs US thing. I just priced out a giant bike for 2015. was the $2400CND or $2400US. so that is a 15% savings right now to buy in canada

**Obstruction** · 12-19-2014, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by angrysasquatch

Hah, shit cheaper in Canada. That's a good one

I dunno. I saved a bunch of tuition $$$ by buying in Canada. (of course every time I did it the farging exchange rate was near par.)

**Greydon Clark** · 12-19-2014, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by mntlion

on the CND vs US thing. I just priced out a giant bike for 2015. was the $2400CND or $2400US. so that is a 15% savings right now to buy in canada

Does that include tax...

**moose pit** · 12-19-2014, 10:49 AM

You could just send me money and save the head ache that is the Cyrillic alphabet.

**mntlion** · 12-19-2014, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Greydon Clark

Does that include tax...

pre taxes on either bike. MSRP from gaint online in canada, vs giant in the states

**looseofforangejuice** · 12-19-2014, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Crampedon

Buy american JONG

http://www.dpsskis.com
http://www.freeridesystems.com

Shit just buy anything sold by a solid american retailer, don't send your money overseas.

aren't DPS skis made in China?

**BigLineSeeker** · 12-19-2014, 10:59 PM

Better buy soon if you are going to Russia. GM just scaled back its local production and jacked it prices on the lots, I think Apple has all but shut down sales. Probably not going to see local ski shops do it, but the world is adjusting quickly. Get 'em while their hot.