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Title: Cb Performance
Post by: stan62vw on January 24, 2007, 07:37:55 PM

just wondering if any one has ordered parts over internet  any idea about shipping costs duties any unfor seen costs thanx for any input :rockon:  

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: James Buchan on January 24, 2007, 07:47:22 PM

Great products but the last time I ordered they only ship UPS - you're going to get charged HUGE to get your stuff across the border.

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: Chris on January 24, 2007, 08:42:28 PM

UPS SUCKS ASS unless you SPECIFY a broker of your own.

Get a mailbox in Blaine and have it shipped there, then go pick it up...
 

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: egspot on January 24, 2007, 10:17:32 PM

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UPS SUCKS ASS unless you SPECIFY a broker of your own.

Get a mailbox in Blaine and have it shipped there, then go pick it up...

That is a fact. It has been explored before on this forum.

Your best options are to have it sent US Mail parcel post to Canada ($5.00 clearing fee and whatever Taxes or duties apply) or shipped to Point Roberts or Blaine WA.

 

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: beetleman on January 24, 2007, 11:32:53 PM

you can send it by fedex,they will clear the package for you ,and all you have to do is pay what ever duties and taxes there is at time of delivery.....

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: 1blk66 on January 25, 2007, 09:05:34 AM

I agree. I usually have my gear shipped here and go pick it up.

http://www.thelettercarrier.com/contact.htm (http://www.thelettercarrier.com/contact.htm)

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: G-dog on January 25, 2007, 09:06:26 AM

Send it to Blaine Enterprises 936 Peace Portal dr. Blaine Wa. 98230. Then go down & pay $2.00 & bring it on home.You may have to pay gst if the Cdn border guards feel like charging you.

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: stan62vw on January 25, 2007, 03:05:11 PM

when you say huge how huge i want to get king link dropped spindles is it by weight size cash value i live out in the interior westbank only get 1 day off a week going south out of question if i specifie fedex will they do it just dont want any suprises of a 200 dollar part costing extra `100 to the man any more info would be great thanx  :rockon:  

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: Bullyboy on January 25, 2007, 04:39:30 PM

The parts I got from CB last year $250 usf for about 40or 50 lbs UPS air.
CB will only ship UPS air to Canada.
Then they want the GST collect when they show up.

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: neil68 on January 25, 2007, 05:38:21 PM

Mark,

I used to order direct from CB for years, but then found out that C1 is a CB dealer.

When comparing the prices, including freight, duty, brokerage fee, etc, it seemed that C1 was less expensive and certainly less hassle.  Of course, I live in the same city as C1, so it is also more convenient, than it would be for you.

In my last order, I bought the 044 CNC heads, crank, rods, pistons/cyl, etc, and the \"package cost\" came out less with the CVD 10% discount factored in.

Neil :D

Title: Cb Performance
Post by: Bullyboy on January 25, 2007, 08:29:09 PM

Yup you're right Neil
 I have a bunch of motor stuff ordered from C1 coming this weekend and another one with wolfsburg west parts too.