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I'm gear shopping at the moment and must say it is not giving the joy it is supposed to. Our local suppliers (CUM,Due south,Trappers) have all got a very limited choice base for most products and we most probably end up buying what we can find rather than what we want. I have browsed many oversees outdoor suppliers web pages and are astonished at the range they keep. It then becomes a difficult task choosing between the numerous products and your options is almost endless.Sure there are "pro's" and "cons" to importing but I leaning toward doing all my shopping online.

At www.campmor.com I can get the The North Face Blu Kazoo bag for $180 and will be able to land it for around R 1500 - R 1600 wheras Due South sells it for R 2500

I was wondering if other members have imported before, and what safe and reputable web stores you've used.

Not sure what area you from but Drifters in Sandton is by far one of the best stores in Jhb, good prices and advise as well. There's also ventures for africa in Cresta

I have imported gear from the UK and i land it here at about half the price that one can buy it for here.I use a store called likeys and they have always been very good.

@ UnKnowN
I south of JHB, will be sure to check out the stores you recommended,thx.

@ Anthony
Thx I'll check them out. Can you advise on how much more an item would cost than listed Pound price taking shipping and import duties into account.

F.Y.I

Just for comparison:

MSR Dragonfly

C.U.M
R 2 499.00
Due South
R 2 299.00
Mountain mail order
R 2 049.00
Mammoth outdoor
R 2 119.00

Campmor.com
$ 129.95 (R 907.00) excl shipping and duties.

Boerkie hard to say but most web sites will give you the shipping price when you pay on line, then you will just be responsible for import duties when you collect the package at the post office, which still works out cheaper than buying it locally in most cases.