parello9 Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Im trying to buy some wheels privately from the US But the postage cost is $1000 He cant find or get it cheaper What do people recommend doing to get it lower? Or trying to persuade a trader to stick em on a pallet with their stuff lol The wheels are 20" Any help guys? Quote
Ekona Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 He doesn't want to sell them to you. Try a quote from the usual people, like FedEx or UPS or USPS. See what it comes out at. Quote
Stutopia Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Go on holiday and excess luggage them. Quote
veilside z Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Should be interesting to see the variation on the quotes. Air is a lot more expensive but a quicker turnaround. I hope you get it sorted without too much stress. The duty this end unfortunately makes them dearer unless you can have them reduced in value on the paperwork, but could this be an issue if they go astray and have to make a claim on the value Quote
Jetpilot Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Get him to email you weights and dimensions of the package and then try some global shipping outfits, if they come by sea it will be considerably cheaper. I have had wheels from japan, 19's, for $350. Quote
parello9 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Posted February 20, 2016 Get him to email you weights and dimensions of the package and then try some global shipping outfits, if they come by sea it will be considerably cheaper. I have had wheels from japan, 19's, for $350. How do you find a quote by sea instead of air? Quote
Jetpilot Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 You need to contact some global shipping outfits, do a google search and try a couple. Quote
parello9 Posted February 20, 2016 Author Posted February 20, 2016 Okay great Who did you use for that price? Quote
Jetpilot Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 That was air actually, but they do some weird arrangement, it basically sits there until they have space, non priority or something like that, the eta is anything from 10 - 31 days, the seller arranged it so cant give you a name and might be unique to Japan. Just try a couple of firms dude. Quote
Jetpilot Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 https://www.transglobalexpress.co.uk/shipping/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAuqC2BRDVxMSnpa-mhZoBEiQAFta8wfmTWxqV3ZtMYFCcU2vRMZyNsKyAA_N_8Y8NZ4Fe9BYaAj2n8P8HAQ Quote
Ekona Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Someone really needs to invent a global internet site that allows you to look for things you might need, just by putting the words in. I'd probably name it after a big number or something. Quote
Stutopia Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Someone really needs to invent a global internet site that allows you to look for things you might need, just by putting the words in. I'd probably name it after a big number or something. Been done mate. Better name too https://duckduckgo.com Quote
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