Hi all,

Hope you're all having a nice Christmas!! 

I'am currently living in Australia but will be returning to NZ to live in a couple of months, and have been holding off purchasing a new TV until I return home. However I have been keeping an eye on the price differences between AUS and NZ and I'am surprised how expensive they are in NZ. In some cases they're pretty much double the price for the same exact models. 

Anyway the TV i'm after is a OLED55B6T which is priced on special atm in Harvey norman for $2894 ( http://www.harveynorman.com.au/tv-blu-ray-home-theatre/tvs/tvs/lg-55-b6t-4k-ultra-hd-oled-smart-tv.html )where as best price in NZ I've seen is at Noel Lemming for $4999 ( https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/televisions/televisions/oled-television/lg-oled55b6t-55-b6-oled/prod146974.html )

Basically just want to see if anyone has purchased a TV in Aus and shipped to NZ or as checked baggage on a plane? Iv'e read this is very common in Asia and don't see a reason why it can't be checked as over-sized luggage? Have traveled with mountain bike in a larger box no problems. As far as I'm aware I wont have to pay any GST as I have resided outside of NZ for more than 21 months, is this correct?

The only big downside would be warranty, anyone have any ideas around this? I doubt it'll be transferable? even with Harvey Norman also being in NZ. Is there some sort of insurance policy that'll cover it if dies completely? I would own it for a couple months before bringing to NZ so should pick up any obvious defects beforehand. 

The way I see it i'll be buying the TV either way but if I buy here in Aus i'll save myself close to $2k after paying for OS baggage, which will cover flights for the wife and kid home from Perth and some!! Open to any suggestions or whether it's worth the hassle?

Cheers