Hey everyone,
I've seen that a lot of people buy stuff from overseas and either pay ridiculous amounts for shipping or wait months to maybe get your package if customs and the post office stars align.
I prefer to buy from our local vape shops instead of importing, but sometimes there are things you can't get locally (e.g. a Red or some obscure atomiser) but have your heart set on. I'd like to explain how I do it.
I use Aramex Global Shopper.
https://www.aramexglobalshopper.com/en/about/how-ags-works
It has a once-off sign up fee, but a bit of Googling can get you a free sign up code.
You get an address in something good like 18 countries. Send your order there and they will ship it here for a fraction of the cost. (R274/kg from places like the US, UK, Germany, Hong Kong, etc). Also, because it's coming in with Aramex, they will sort out customs in record time and you can pay any duties when they deliver it to your door. It has full tracking from when it arrives at the address until you have it in your hand. I'm unsure what their policies are about batteries, but honestly I think it's better to get batteries locally.
It's not free shipping, but it's cheaper than the $60 options for DHL and you're pretty much guaranteed to get it, and quickly. Personally, I won't take a chance with something expensive or rare.
Lastly, as great as the prices and stuff is from these international stores, I urge you to buy locally from your neighbourhood vape store. The knowledge and service they provide is unmeasurable. They will also do their best to get you whatever you want if you ask nicely and are a little patient.
I've seen that a lot of people buy stuff from overseas and either pay ridiculous amounts for shipping or wait months to maybe get your package if customs and the post office stars align.
I prefer to buy from our local vape shops instead of importing, but sometimes there are things you can't get locally (e.g. a Red or some obscure atomiser) but have your heart set on. I'd like to explain how I do it.
I use Aramex Global Shopper.
https://www.aramexglobalshopper.com/en/about/how-ags-works
It has a once-off sign up fee, but a bit of Googling can get you a free sign up code.
You get an address in something good like 18 countries. Send your order there and they will ship it here for a fraction of the cost. (R274/kg from places like the US, UK, Germany, Hong Kong, etc). Also, because it's coming in with Aramex, they will sort out customs in record time and you can pay any duties when they deliver it to your door. It has full tracking from when it arrives at the address until you have it in your hand. I'm unsure what their policies are about batteries, but honestly I think it's better to get batteries locally.
It's not free shipping, but it's cheaper than the $60 options for DHL and you're pretty much guaranteed to get it, and quickly. Personally, I won't take a chance with something expensive or rare.
Lastly, as great as the prices and stuff is from these international stores, I urge you to buy locally from your neighbourhood vape store. The knowledge and service they provide is unmeasurable. They will also do their best to get you whatever you want if you ask nicely and are a little patient.
