Tusa Dealers in the Philippines?

[marku]

Any retailer willing to ship to a US address using a Philippine credit card would do. For dive gear you have Leisurepro, Dive Right in Scuba and Piranha Dive Manufacturing. Many dive stores also have Amazon storefronts. Yes I have used Johnnyair for things I cannot get locally like HOG and XDeep stuff. I also got a few specialty tools for my regs. For stuff which is locally available its is better to get it here for warranty purposes and support. They are also cheaper to get locally in the long run. You can also post it here if you need something. (I think you know that already ;-))

Thank you! If ever you find yourself in Dumaguete look me up in Atlantis and I'll buy you a drink!

 

[Hybrid4AGE]

I don't know if this suits you, but I've been ordering all my gear in the US through johnnyair. I do this routinely to get things from the first world. I saw that mask at leisurepro for $65 with free shipping (in the US). Johnnyair will re-ship from the US using air freight for about USD$6 a pound or some dimensional weight. I prefer receiving packages than shopping here- ymmv

Do you pay any customs taxes when you pickup packages from Johnnyair cargo?

 

[Pao]

Do you pay any customs taxes when you pickup packages from Johnnyair cargo?

They charge a minimal "handling fee". The duties are already factored in to the rates. High value stuff like electronics get a different rate plus a percentage.
AFAIK here are the latest rates:



"Rate: - $ 5.99 per pound for non electronic items (chargeable weight = actual weight or volume weight whichever is greater)

(minimum chargeable weight of 2 lbs. per package/, $1,000.00 value & above is subject to 5% additional clearing cost based on invoice declaration)
- $ 6.50 per pound for electronic items
Additional: - $ 5.00 Handling fee for pick up only (JAC-Headoffice Aguirre, Makati or JAC-Megamall)
or $10 Handling fee (Delivery w/in Metro Manila only)
- $ 50.00/unit (additional clearing cost for a laptop & two way radio) 5% additional for values of laptop / two way radio if value is above $1000
- For LCD/LED TV 5% clearing cost based on price declaration
- $ 25.00/unit - additional clearing cost for an Ipad or Samsung Galaxy or Blackberry playbook or other Tablet PCs
- $ 15.00/unit - additional clearing cost for Mobile phones and e-book readers (ie. kindle or Palm pilots)
- Inland freight (if any)
- 12% Vat"

 

[Hybrid4AGE]

Thanks for the info Sir Pao!