Reply With QuoteWhen I have ordered parts from the, UK the supplier packages the goods and then notifies me of three to four different freight options, that vary greatly in price and delivery dates, as well as an option for tracking. Cheers, Mick
So I've just ordered a heap of stuff from the UK .They were mirrors,snow cowl,various nets and a cubby box insert.They wouldn't be heavy but quite bulky.Cost of shipping is 62BP through UPS.There was no option on shipping.I looked to buy these locally and not everything is available and what is,is double the cost, so importing is still cheaper.Now I've contacted a different supplier for a set of his front mudflap extenders and was told DHL want 46BP to ship.These only cost 42.50BP to buy and would fit in a big padded envelope.My question is why isn't there an option on carriers(I'm happy to wait) and how do you know the suppliers aren't just bumping up the price.
Lord Jock
When I have ordered parts from the, UK the supplier packages the goods and then notifies me of three to four different freight options, that vary greatly in price and delivery dates, as well as an option for tracking. Cheers, Mick
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Wizard
I am looking to buy parts from the UK too. I was at one shop and stuck all my parts in the checkout - about $100AUD to ship.
Went to another UK shop and put in the same parts - $43 shipping.
I dont remember the shipping companies.
They may incorporate a handling fee into that shipping price, which they can vary as they choose.
Also, my understanding is that most use a single courier as it is simpler. Couriers also give discounts if you send a lot of stuff through them.
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Dan
ChatterBox
I Agree with what the others have said. You just have to shop around for the best pricing.
If you want to see rip-off on freight, go on ebay and check out items shipped from the USA! You'll get the same guy selling part A for $20 and $2 shipping or in another ad, he'll be selling the same part A for $2 and $20 shipping. OR you'll see a $20 part with $100 freight for something that would fit in an envelope. I think it's just another way to make a buck...
I've been trying to buy more and more from OZ, but like you said, sometimes it's not economical or they just dont have.... Landybitz are pretty good, they seem to be happy to source whatever you like.
thats nothing, i tried to buy two front seats from the Uk and the shipping alone was 550 GBP!!!
Put it this way - DHL is always cheaper. But it's also one of the worst.
And if the item needs inspection/clearance at Aussie Border you'll be hit with fees like you wouldn't believe.
YarnMaster
Subscriber... and don't forget to shop OS before 01-07-17 because from then on there's no $1000 gst free threshold anymore ... Every consignment that enters the country will be assessed and have gst applied ... so they tell us
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Fossicker
I thought that was only being implemented for overseas companies with a turnover of greater than $75k in Australia?
Someone like Seven Seas or Freedom Shipping for sea freight are a cheaper alternative to DHL.
Originally Posted by Fluids
... and don't forget to shop OS before 01-07-17 because from then on there's no $1000 gst free threshold anymore ... Every consignment that enters the country will be assessed and have gst applied ... so they tell us
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Fossicker
If the seats are Exmoor try BMI. I just got a quote on some custom hiback seats for the second row, and considering they are leather, $410 aud each landed. Just an idea. I can forward the quote if you like, just pm me.
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Fossicker
SubscriberWhen I bought seat covers from South Africa, the seller gave me some freight options that I thought were very expensive. I found online a broker called interparcel.com.au who gave a much better price and payment was in Oz in AUD. The company who did the job was one of the big freight companies whose direct quote for the job was far greater. Delivery door to door, all went extremely well.
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