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That glider I was thinking of shipping? LOLOL

$6,859 for shipping
$3,750 GST (Goods and Services Tax, 12.5%)
$1,550 for inspections (20-30 hours, estimated at 25 hours)
$3,059 for transponder (not including installation)
$437 for registration
$205 for Southern Field compass
$1,153 for altimeter with millibars
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Total: $17,512. Costs in New Zealand dollars.

Well over half the value of the glider, presuming nothing goes wrong with it during shipping. I understand you have to pay to play, but is this out of control?