Shipping Costs?

[pepsimax]

Just curious why are so many companies charging such exorbitant amounts of money for shipping even the most basic of car part items?

Seriously $1100 bucks shipping for coilovers, when the coilovers themselves cost $2400!! WTF!

[HaydEn]

It is astonishing.

A rear strut brace. 48" long piece of pipe.. $190 shipping.

[VWindahouse]

It's because they have all caught on to the fact they make more out of inflated shipping costs than the products these days. That's why you will never see the freight companies charges on the box or on a separate invoice with your goods :mad:

[Ben J]

This is why I use parcel forwarding companies for parts that international sellers want stupid amounts to post, normally works out much cheaper. They add a little fee for the service, but only charge the actual postage, which is often discounted too. Although the real savings add up when you buy parts from a bunch of different online stores there, and have them pack them all into one box and send that over. Have had nothing but good experiences with shipito. Although if it's not in the US then I don't know.

[pepsimax]

This is why I use parcel forwarding companies for parts that international sellers want stupid amounts to post, normally works out much cheaper. They add a little fee for the service, but only charge the actual postage, which is often discounted too. Although the real savings add up when you buy parts from a bunch of different online stores there, and have them pack them all into one box and send that over. Have had nothing but good experiences with shipito. Although if it's not in the US then I don't know.

hmm this sounds tempting, considering the coilovers come with free shipping within the states,

farout I just worked out how much the shipping would cost, from $172 -$267. Man soo BS, I think I could hire a shipping container and load it up full of stuff cheaper than $1100 bucks!

[gareth_oau]

I use www.hopshopgo.com for my freight forwarding ex US and Forwarding Service, UK Mail Address, Shop & Ship, Parcel Forwarding, UK Brands Worldwide (http://www.ukbrandsworldwide.com) ex UK

I managed to get 4 rims ex UK for about 250 pounds and 4 tyres ex US for $250 both direct from sellers.

Pepsi, you were either conned, or the shipper didnt have an international freight account and got ripped badly

[pepsimax]

I use www.hopshopgo.com for my freight forwarding ex US and Forwarding Service, UK Mail Address, Shop & Ship, Parcel Forwarding, UK Brands Worldwide (http://www.ukbrandsworldwide.com) ex UK

I managed to get 4 rims ex UK for about 250 pounds and 4 tyres ex US for $250 both direct from sellers.

Pepsi, you were either conned, or the shipper didnt have an international freight account and got ripped badly

I havent bought anything yet but here is the screenshot of it, the postcode is in sydney as well but I removed it

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/06/Untitled_zpsee21f6d1png-2.jpg (http://s579.photobucket.com/user/PepsiMax_88/media/Untitled_zpsee21f6d1.png.html)

[HaydEn]

Get KW's from Chris at TPR. Problem solved!

[Ben J]

looks like it's free shipping in the US, so id definitely have it sent to someone like shipito and have them send it, should be under $200 id guess. Keep in mind you'll get stung with a tax since its over $1000 though. Might work out cheaper to get locally, can't hurt to find out

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[Tim]

Dont always jump to the conclusion that you are being ripped off.
Good quality dampers are generally charged with nitrogen. This means the shipper is supposed to class them as "dangerous goods" if being sent by air otherwise they need to come in by sea.

Not saying this is the cause for the above pricing but it could well be.

[gareth_oau]

if the ex US price is $2400 plus say $200 for shipping, your total landed cost here will be:

(assuming AUD=USD)

purchase $2400
shipping $200
import duty $130 (@5%)
GST $273
customs agent $50-80

[gareth_oau]

not sure what car you have, but Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels (http://www.tirerack.com) and Awesome GTI - Volkswagen Audi Group Specialist (http://www.awesome-gti.com) both carry V3 KWs.

[brad]

I havent bought anything yet but here is the screenshot of it, the postcode is in sydney as well but I removed it

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/06/Untitled_zpsee21f6d1png-2.jpg (http://s579.photobucket.com/user/PepsiMax_88/media/Untitled_zpsee21f6d1.png.html)

Bizarre! I bought a set of Konis about 2 months back from the same seller & postage was ~$240 on a $550 product. Weight & box size would have been quite similar.

[Tim]

I just looked. Get the Bilsteins. Better local support if they ever need a rebuild, similar price and onlu $180 freight!

[DkN]

I would think the V3s most likely have an error in their database (probably in item weight, extra digit somewhere) if other coilovers cost ~$200 to ship. Just email them if you're sure the V3s are the ones you want.

Don't forget what gareth said about the customs and duty charges though... and AUD is more like 0.94 against US these days when you make payment (it's never the open market exchange rate).


if the ex US price is $2400 plus say $200 for shipping, your total landed cost here will be:

(assuming AUD=USD)

purchase $2400
shipping $200
import duty $130 (@5%)
GST $273
customs agent $50-80

[Stiggy_21]

That looks like ECS tuning to me..
I've always found their shipping costs are rediculous, unless they are being shipped super dooper express, that's way too much.
and also keep in mind, that the item is over $1000, so be prepared to pay tax etc.

if you haven't bought them yet, ask Chris (Preeny), he's an agent for KW in Aus.

[kendog]

There is definitely something wrong with that price, I'd contact ECS and ask them what's up, (attach the screenshot), see what their answer is first, it'd HAVE to be an error you'd think.

Also, I bought my coilovers from DPM Performance in the UK, and not sure of the exact shipping, but the coilovers were on sale for a measly £170, and they were shipped here within a week for $418 AUD.. TOTAL!!

I would email them for a quote for sure. sales@dpmperformance.co.uk