I'm pretty sure some had but is hesitant to give you an answer because of the intricacies of how one gets taxed and how one avoids which I am sure some of us here do try to do that.

That said, the savings aren't likely to be substantial, if there is going to be any, because most WS here in LBS are dirt cheap as compared to what you get online.

Even if you can save RM100 which I can say is, not a small amount but chances of you evading tax is minimal and as to how much are you going to get taxed, if you wish to get an unequivocal answer, the best would be for you to call the pertinent officials.

support LBS la... they are hard to survive with so many online purchases.
Make a friend, have some chat, plan next upgrade....

all this are part of the hobby

http://www.federalgazette.agc.gov.my/outpu...28A%2952017.pdf
tax is on CIF value

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Dec 3 2019, 11:13 AM

why spoon feed

kasi pancing

u kasi cicak mati as bait?

powergel. lycrans bite that umpan

expensip la

u cheapskate macam fapmaster. umpan cicak mati how to bite

dulu my friend go memancing ikan haruan use cicak mati one

u ingat lycran n haruan sama ke?

Thanks all for the advice and info on the import duties.

Was just curious on this aspect for high value items...as i have been buying a few times from these sites without taxes, as my purchases are below Rm500.

In terms of savings, yes, by a lot for certain clearance items. Also availability and sizes, which sometimes local shops doesnt stock them..especially non popular items, old stocks or abnormal small sizes.

If tax was levied severely, then probably no savings. That's why i was looking for past experience from fellow forumers.

What sort of items did you buy under 500 that constituted a lot of savings by buying online?

How much did you save

At least 50%.

The last few items i bought that :

Shimano RT4 Touring Shoe = RM 130. Locally Rm 400+/- and without the size i want ( Size S for wife)

Lazer Z1 Helmet = RM 210 size S..Locally roughly u know the prizes.

Xtools Bike Servicing Stand = Rm300+ ..Local around rm 400-500. (Provided u find it)

Normally its those odd sizes that i tend to find good deals which they do clearance.


The item i was looking at currently was Campagnolo Bullet Ultra Wheeset ( which i felt good deal during Black Friday) Rm3800+ with free GP5000 tires.
This is the one that got me concern about the taxes.

check out the link i gave u
factor in maximum tax on CIF value
if u ask around n hoping for some answer that u wish to hear...
like that weird fella say la... some get lucky, some don't

be a good citizen and pay taxes

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Dec 3 2019, 01:21 PM

What shoes got S size one

Definitely not wishing to hear just what i wanted...but past experience of fellow forummers buying wheelsets from overseas.

I also heard of the saying "Road Bikes no tax...other bikes got tax"...maybe applies to full bikes only.

one fella bought used wheelset oso kena full blown tax

read the link i gave u. got description

This post has been edited by miaopurr: Dec 3 2019, 01:28 PM

Sorry..mistype on that one...supposed to be helmet sizing.

Shoe size EUR 36 , 37...truly small ones

Btw show me where you get the Campy Bullet Ultra for 3800?

And lazer z1. Really want to know, damn good price

This post has been edited by lilredridinghood: Dec 3 2019, 01:29 PM