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Importing from China

  • 10-08-2013 12:13pm
    #1
    the back of beyond
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15 ✭


    Has anyone had any experience importing from China? I'm in the middle of negotiating the import of some parts from China. They're dirt cheap compared to some sellers on eBay and I assume the reason why is because they are not the authentic parts and more than likely copies. Not really a concern for me though since I'm saving a good bit.

    Has anyone had any experience, I'm getting them directly from a factory in Xiamin?


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    the back of beyond wrote: »
    Has anyone had any experience importing from China? I'm in the middle of negotiating the import of some parts from China. They're dirt cheap compared to some sellers on eBay and I assume the reason why is because they are not the authentic parts and more than likely copies. Not really a concern for me though since I'm saving a good bit.

    Has anyone had any experience, I'm getting them directly from a factory in Xiamin?
    Generally I have found the parts to be of poor enough quality, suspect metal quality and not really worth the effort.
    How much are the genuine parts for the Yamaha from the UK/NI?
    Fasteners are also suspect with very poor finish.
    If they are non critical parts like mirrors or bodywork then they would probably work but for engine or transmission its a false economy.


  • #3
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    Deffo would not use them for anything critical.....


  • #4
    the back of beyond
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15 ✭the back of beyond


    I was looking into importing a fender and not so critical parts.


  • #5
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    the back of beyond wrote: »
    I was looking into importing a fender and not so critical parts.

    Ahh yeah I would run with that...worst case scenario is the measurements might be a bit off and you have to "Work With It" to fit. ;)


  • #6
    MonstaMash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭MonstaMash


    Be prepared for customs to bend you over & violate you...without lube :eek: :D


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  • #7
    Wonda-Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,013 ✭✭✭✭Wonda-Boy


    MonstaMash wrote: »
    Be prepared for customs to bend you over & violate you...without lube :eek: :D

    Unless you can get the place you ordered from to mark the package "REPAIR".


  • #8
    MonstaMash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭MonstaMash


    Wonda-Boy wrote: »
    Unless you can get the place you ordered from to mark the package "REPAIR".
    Repair, sample, gift ;)


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