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Hey all,

I'm in the market for a water quality test kit and the API Master kit seems common.

This is a bit of a rant really, but it's annoying to see that the kit is available on Amazon US for $30 (after exchange to AUD) with free postage if you spend over $25 US (ok I might have to buy something extra for $5. Let's call it $45 AUD.

Amazon Australia is selling them for $72.28 AUD with free postage.

In aquarium and pet shops you see the same kit for between $65 and $75.

Just a bit cheesed off that our American colleagues seem to be getting these a lot cheaper. OK I understand there's postage costs, but if buying in bulk to Oz surely this would be split between units, not hitting everyone with the full postage cost for each unit

Rant ends.

If anyone knows of a cheaper option let me know

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Doctor Fish's system: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=28102

Total water volume ~3500L, FT = 2 x IBC, IBC Sump, RFF, BioFilt, GB = 1000L expanded clay + 535L DWC, Pump = PondMax EV-7200

This is what happens when there is only one wholesaler licenced to import and distribute in the country.

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Mr Damage - a.k.a: Yabbies
Owner at Perth Aquaponics - Aquaponic Consultant & Trainer
Trade certified Horticulturist & Cert IV TAE

direct via eBay approx $50-$55 with postage included.

I don't think Amazon US will give you free postage to Aust - you will get shipping added when it realises you are in Australia.

Sure I paid around $40-$45 but can't remember where.
Maybe google a bit more.

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Darren ( dlf_perth )

May the fish sh*t and the plants grow.....