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[wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Mon 15 Mar, 2021 4:37 pm
by ecowain
I’m after an Xmid 1p in good condition, if anyone is wanting to let go of one.

Amazon only seem to be selling thru third party resellers for crazy prices, and I’m not a fan of using reshippers.

Just asking... thanks.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Tue 16 Mar, 2021 12:39 am
by DuskyBay
Available for US$220 (A$285, normal previous drop.com price) from amazon.com + reshipping fee + GST

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Tue 16 Mar, 2021 9:04 pm
by BMo
Link to the Amazon suggestion? Can't seem to find the 1p version for sale.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Tue 16 Mar, 2021 9:11 pm
by Saintpaul
I just purchased one from Amazon.

Firstly you need to access USA Amazon using a VPN as the tent is only available in the US.
You will then need to get an account set up with a package forwarding company to give yourself a US postal address. Then you will need to pay for the shipping from the forwarding company to you

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Wed 17 Mar, 2021 12:19 am
by DuskyBay
If you already have a US postal address from a freight-forwarding company then add it to your Amazon address book and then select it under [Deliver to]. No VPN required.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Wed 17 Mar, 2021 8:33 am
by ecowain
All of which I wish to avoid, as mentioned in the original post.

Thanks for your comments though, it might help others.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Wed 17 Mar, 2021 8:38 am
by DuskyBay
Sorry, thought you were complaining about “third party resellers for crazy prices” which needn’t be the case.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Wed 17 Mar, 2021 10:25 am
by butter-nuts
I don't think you need to go through all that complication? I just added it to my cart and it says it ships to Australia (USD $60 shipping which is a bit steep): https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Dan-Durston ... ast_sto_dp

FYI, looks like this is the only way it will be sold going forward (i.e. drop.com will no longer sell it directly): https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/com ... &context=3

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Wed 17 Mar, 2021 12:33 pm
by stry
butter-nuts wrote:I don't think you need to go through all that complication? I just added it to my cart and it says it ships to Australia (USD $60 shipping which is a bit steep): https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Dan-Durston ... ast_sto_dp

FYI, looks like this is the only way it will be sold going forward (i.e. drop.com will no longer sell it directly): https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/com ... &context=3


That's a shame. Amazon charges are an absolute rip for just about anything. That won't improve if they can monopolize distribution of anything.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Thu 18 Mar, 2021 4:06 pm
by Saintpaul
It must have only just changed recently. When I tried to buy it a few weeks ago it was just saying it was currently unavailable

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Fri 19 Mar, 2021 8:26 am
by butter-nuts
stry wrote: That's a shame. Amazon charges are an absolute rip for just about anything. That won't improve if they can monopolize distribution of anything.


Yeah, it would be great if he would sell directly through his website... I really hate Amazon. That said, if he releases a solid inner, I will likley but one.

Saintpaul wrote:It must have only just changed recently. When I tried to buy it a few weeks ago it was just saying it was currently unavailable


Maybe it changed when Drop.com made the move to Amazon only for outdoor gear?

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Fri 19 Mar, 2021 8:50 am
by tazzi
butter-nuts wrote:I don't think you need to go through all that complication? I just added it to my cart and it says it ships to Australia (USD $60 shipping which is a bit steep):


This is eligible for Prime free shipping so if you do much buying on Amazon then a prime membership @ $59 could be worth considering. Shipping would then be free + you get all the Prime benefits for the next 12 months and a saving of $1 overall.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Sat 20 Mar, 2021 5:57 am
by DuskyBay
As of now it’s available on amazon.com.au for $322.73 (incl. GST and free delivery), with a $10 discount if you order via the mobile app: https://www.amazon.com.au/Massdrop-Dan-Durston-X-Mid-Tent/dp/B08FXVFKKT/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=X-mid&qid=1616183194&sr=8-1. Probably the lowest price we’re going to see for a while.

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Sat 20 Mar, 2021 7:28 am
by stry
DuskyBay wrote:As of now it’s available on amazon.com.au for $322.73 (incl. GST and free delivery), with a $10 discount if you order via the mobile app: https://www.amazon.com.au/Massdrop-Dan-Durston-X-Mid-Tent/dp/B08FXVFKKT/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=X-mid&qid=1616183194&sr=8-1. Probably the lowest price we’re going to see for a while.


That's may or may not have some fat, but it's not unreasonable. Never let it be said that I don't have an open mind :lol:

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Mon 22 Mar, 2021 10:24 am
by Rosscodj
You might just be in luck, one just popped up on here for sale, in Sydney.

viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33337

Re: [wanted blue mtns / Syd] Xmid 1p

PostPosted: Tue 23 Mar, 2021 1:22 am
by ecowain
Sorted.

Unfortunately bought a new one just before the other msg popped up.

Thanks for the heads up folks.