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Getting parts from USA

  • 28-09-2016 1:58pm
    #1
    digger58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭


    Don't know if this is in the right location or not but here goes, I have a parcel Motel address for getting things from UK when they won't post to Ireland, Is there a similar one from USA? I have found a carburetor repair kit in USA but they won't post here, any help welcomed, Thanks.


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  • #2
    FanadMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    digger58 wrote: »
    Don't know if this is in the right location or not but here goes, I have a parcel Motel address for getting things from UK when they won't post to Ireland, Is there a similar one from USA? I have found a carburetor repair kit in USA but they won't post here, any help welcomed, Thanks.

    Maybe post in here? http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=583


  • #3
    the evasion_kid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,740 ✭✭✭the evasion_kid


    Make sure you check the extortionate customs and excise fees before you buy...sometimes you only think you're getting a deal!


  • #4
    Shint0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,196 ✭✭✭Shint0


    the evasion_kid wrote: »
    Make sure you check the extortionate customs and excise fees before you buy...sometimes you only think you're getting a deal!
    Plus courier admin fees sometimes on top of that.


  • #5
    Alf Stewart.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,789 ✭✭✭Alf Stewart.


    Homing pigeon, best thing I ever bought.

    I have used "Jim" to get me a few things back from countries not offering postal services to my address countless times.

    I normally pop him in a cardboard box, and post him to the seller, who in turn, take a him out, feeds and waters him, and then releases him with whatever it is I have bought strapped to his back.

    He's off to Brazil on Saturday, where I bought a Sega Saturn off a dude on eBay.


  • #6
    the evasion_kid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,740 ✭✭✭the evasion_kid


    Shint0 wrote: »
    Plus courier admin fees sometimes on top of that.

    They're "handling fee"...totally unjust,ive often felt like ringing customs and asking them what exactly have yous done to deserve that money..


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  • #7
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭degsie


    Alf Stewart. wrote: »
    Homing pigeon, best thing I ever bought.

    I have used "Jim" to get me a few things back from countries not offering postal services to my address countless times.

    I normally pop him in a cardboard box, and post him to the seller, who in turn, take a him out, feeds and waters him, and then releases him with whatever it is I have bought strapped to his back.

    He's off to Brazil on Saturday, where I bought a Sega Saturn off a dude on eBay.

    Cool story bro..


  • #8
    Ciaran_B
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭Ciaran_B


    I used a crowd called My American Shipper and they were grand.

    http://www.myamericanshipper.com/


  • #9
    digger58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭digger58


    the evasion_kid wrote: »
    Make sure you check the extortionate customs and excise fees before you buy...sometimes you only think you're getting a deal!

    That's not of concern to me as the set is $6!


  • #10
    digger58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭digger58


    Ciaran_B wrote: »
    I used a crowd called My American Shipper and they were grand.

    http://www.myamericanshipper.com/

    Prices are crazy! I want 2 carb repair kits ie and ordinary envelope probably 40 grammes max.


  • #11
    FanadMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    digger58 wrote:
    Prices are crazy! I want 2 carb repair kits ie and ordinary envelope probably 40 grammes max.


    Do you know anyone in the states that could receive and repost it to you? Might work out a bit cheaper.


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  • #12
    digger58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭digger58


    That seems to be the only way, the prices are crazy for an envelope, $30+!


  • #13
    gramar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,045 ✭✭✭✭gramar


    Shop local OP...no wonder the country has the arse torn out of it sending money off to dem yanks.


  • #14
    Widdershins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,633 ✭✭✭✭Widdershins


    One called MyUS and another called ReShip. I haven't used either yet.


  • #15
    digger58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭digger58


    gramar wrote: »
    Shop local OP...no wonder the country has the arse torn out of it sending money off to dem yanks.

    I would if I could but I can't! Not available here


  • #16
    PowerToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,789 ✭✭✭PowerToWait


    the evasion_kid wrote: »
    Make sure you check the extortionate customs and excise fees before you buy...sometimes you only think you're getting a deal!


    Yeah they murder you on vat and duty. It really needs to be a bargain if it's over $150


  • #17
    digger58
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 291 ✭✭digger58


    The cost of the kit is $6!


  • #18
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    the evasion_kid wrote: »
    They're "handling fee"...totally unjust,ive often felt like ringing customs and asking them what exactly have yous done to deserve that money..

    A friend used to also hate those sort of fees. This was back when everything was paid for by cheque. He would send back a cheque for the amount of the goods with a Payment Slip included. He would list the full invoice cost and subtract the "Cheque Writing Fee" (which conicidently was the same amount as their fees) and send off the payment. Not once was this rejected.


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