Anyone living in America willing to forward aquarium dry goods to Australia

BigBoy91 · Nov 25, 2024

Hey everyone I’m new to this forum and I’m looking for an international postal forwarding buddy who lives in America. I’m from Australia and have just started the reefing hobby and wish I could buy products from places like BRS. Which are not available in Australia and the products that are here are very pricey!! I know there are companies out that that do this kind of logistics, but from what I’ve heard are not that reliable. All I need is a USA postal or locker address to use for BRS delivery and for you to them forward the package to me here in Australia. I will cover all the cost.

PharmrJohn · Nov 26, 2024

Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!

gbroadbridge · Nov 26, 2024

BigBoy91 said:
There are lots of products you guys have that aren’t even available here like hob refugiums, certain protein skimmers and so on. It would be more like if I need an item in the future that’s isn’t available here in OZ. But I guess your right it might not even be worth it unless down the track I need a product that’s simply not available over here.

There’s nothing in particular that I need atm, just really seeing if it is worth it.

It's not worth it.

By the time you pay Freight, Import GST and taxes, and then have to find a suitable approved Power Supply for any electrical gadget you will be getting close to the local price - maybe save 10-15% but then you will not have warranty or local repair options.

BigBoy91 · Nov 26, 2024

Thank you everyone for your welcome’s

And here are some better pics of my tank.
What first coral suggestions do you all recommend?

gbroadbridge said:
It's not worth it.

By the time you pay Freight, Import GST and taxes, and then have to find a suitable approved Power Supply for any electrical gadget you will be getting close to the local price - maybe save 10-15% but then you will not have warranty or local repair options.

you're right it’s not really worth it, I’m just gonna have to make do with what I have I guess