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Offline double chevron

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Bike shipping
« on: November 22, 2006, 02:05 PM »
Not too sure to post in the right section, but here is my question : did anyone here get a complete bike shipped from the U.S. ?
Experience or advice welcome  ;)

Looks like it's gonna cost me an arm ...

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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2006, 02:11 PM »
main points are

go for best / fastest method you  can
and pref with full tracking

also remember that customs and parcel force all want extra money from you as well for their part in the trip
so thats extra on top of buying and shipping the item

cost wise its been a while so sure others will have more recent info than me  :)
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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2006, 03:08 PM »
I always ask for USPS (US Postal Service) shipping it is far cheaper than the courier firms like UPS, FedEx etc.

I have paid up to $140 for a complete bike.

The seller should break it down and it should then fit into a carton that meets with the size requirements for USPS.

You can get a tracking number that will work both on the USPS and UK post office/parcel force web sites.

Ask the seller to put this code number 9501009000 (this is the tariff code for bicycle wheels and parts) when they send the bike, it should be clearly stated on the address cover letter on the package.
 
This should legitimately reduce the import duty to a zero % rate, but as kdw says you may still have to pay VAT and an admin charge.

All above for a 20" only, I have not bought a cruiser ... yet!

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Paul

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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2006, 05:50 PM »
Got one on the way at the mo.
The Guy used USPS Airmail with insurance up to $300 and he charged me $95 which I thought was pretty good :)

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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2006, 11:16 AM »
Thanks mates for sharing the experiences  :daumenhoch:

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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2006, 03:25 PM »
Got one on the way at the mo.
The Guy used USPS Airmail with insurance up to $300 and he charged me $95 which I thought was pretty good :)


blimey that is good as i got charged 70 for ff
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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2006, 09:17 PM »
Just paid $150 shipping for complete bike  :-\

and $500+ for the bike  :uglystupid2:

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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #7 on: November 24, 2006, 09:24 PM »
UPS £140...  delivered in 3 days...   perfect :daumenhoch:

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Re: Bike shipping
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2006, 05:52 PM »
Got one on the way at the mo.
The Guy used USPS Airmail with insurance up to $300 and he charged me $95 which I thought was pretty good :)


blimey that is good as i got charged 70 for ff

Just picked it up yesterday from Parcelforce - Actual postage cost paid by the seller was $105 including the insurance - so I didnt do too bad! Barstools got me for £31 Import duty though  >:( >:(

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