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Post by jarrahrules on Jul 9, 2011 19:16:29 GMT 10
Thinking of getting a Keene 2" combination power sluice. looks reasonable. Code: HBCK2
Price:$1,540.00
Any thoughts
Jamie
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Post by jarrahrules on Jul 9, 2011 21:59:52 GMT 10
Lots of $$$$$$ why not build one yourself ? heaps cheaper plans are in our Project and Equipment to make section Grandpa I dont have a lot of time as i work for myself. been informed not to get the one with a dredge. Good point. I will look at the one as a highbanker. Jamie |
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Post by jarrahrules on Jul 11, 2011 21:25:23 GMT 10
got a price from minelab today. nearly fell over $2600. Keene site says $1540. asked why and they said overheads and customs. I don't think so.
Jamie
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AG MAN
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Post by AG MAN on Jul 12, 2011 17:40:14 GMT 10
overheads, customs & a BIG profit margin me thinks...
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Post by Andy on Jul 12, 2011 19:17:10 GMT 10
got a price from minelab today. nearly fell over $2600. Keene site says $1540. asked why and they said overheads and customs. I don't think so. Jamie
If you want to buy a sluice, the Miners Den Prospectors Choice 2 Tier Sluice is a good choice. I've used one of these extensively in the past & found they work well.
You can run it with a 1 inch petrol pump instead of using the 12 volt bilge pump that they also sell, & spraybars can be easily fitted to the top if you want to.www.minersden.com.au/default.asp?pageid=Products&template=PRODUCTCAT&catid=724&prodid=1775&site=15 |
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Post by jarrahrules on Jul 12, 2011 19:27:12 GMT 10
Thanks Andy i will look into them. Jamie
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carms
Sluicer
I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me.
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Post by carms on Sept 19, 2011 19:56:47 GMT 10
just to throw my 2 cents in (btw back in town after an unexpected trip back to the USA..back now for 12months so am up for any trips around Sofala/Hills End area)
I placed an order whilst at the Keene Eng HQ in CA a week or so ago, unfortunately the items were not available for immediate pick up so i had to have them shipped. The weight was 60+ pounds and shipping was $145 for priority 6-7 days....im not aware of any customs fees....as of yet!
Ill let you know if i happen to get some extra charges when it enters the country but i dont believe that would be the case...but i have been wrong in the past!
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Post by jeffu on Sept 19, 2011 21:24:08 GMT 10
Hi Carms.
I got my large highbanker from the States, customs duties and freight came as a big shock. The machine weighs 69kg. Customs duties only applies when the cost of the article is over $1000AU. My machine was $1550US. The total EXTRA cost to me including delivery to Canberra was $890.00.
If you know the seller in the States, ask them to ship it in 2 parcels with the value of each under $1000.
Jeff
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Post by chimpy on Sept 20, 2011 7:26:30 GMT 10
G'day
Try shipito.com they are a mail forwarding mob I just used to get some highbanker parts sent here from the US. They charge USD$8.50 per parcel and have a massive discount on freight. I was qouted $300 for freight by Fedex but shipito.com got a price of $147 from them ;D
Cheers
Chimpy
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