Importing Used Electronic equipment from Ebay

[Suspect99]

Good day

I am looking to buy some used electronic equipment from ebay and have a couple of concerns. ( I haven't bought from ebay before)
This is an example of what I am looking for. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-Syst...719346?hash=item420b514e32:g:B~YAAOSw7nldf9ou

How would customs be charged?
Would I have issues with importing the batteries?
Regarding Ebays "international priority shipping" I'm hoping that they wouldn't use SAPO?

Thanks

 

[Suspect99]

Bump...

Anyone?

 

[P924]

Customs is like roulette.
The item linked does not include a battery, only a battery cable. Loose batteries will be difficult to import.
Yes, most likely sapo.

I guess their is also a good chance of running into ICASA problems.

 

[quovadis]

If the item states in the shipping section that "This item will be shipped through the Global Shipping Program " the duties and vat etc are calculated at checkout and the item is delivered via Aramex and takes 5-10 days. Anything else is usually USPS service - try avoid this as it will move via SAPO. Do not ship batteries - unless in properly packaging and approved in advance the items will be seized and most likely destroyed with possible penalties.

 

[Jola]

SARS typically require that you have special Import Permits for the importation of any used items. AFAIK.

 

[Suspect99]

Thanks for the responses everyone.

I've contaced Scotts shipping services and it looks like that will be the best option in getting it here with minimal delays

 

[Suspect99]

Forgot to update this .My order arrived around the 20th December in perfect condition. Scott's shipping made it painless. I didn't have to provide any documents to customs etc.

Thanks @ScottulusMaximus