TheSamba.com :: View topic - Split running board, first handmade sample

Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:11 am

Impressive, Mika!

So, shipping to Canada works, eh? That may come in handy.....

H.

Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:05 pm

virtanen wrote:

I can sell these RB:s for 100 Euro (approx $140) each (= 200,- euro/pair).
Currently I have no solution to ship to US, because their postal shipping length limit from here is 1.05 meters. But for example Canada is not problem like many other countries.

looks great! time to start saving some cash.

can't you ship to the usa using DHL?

Tue Nov 09, 2010 1:23 pm

hazetguy wrote: virtanen wrote:

I can sell these RB:s for 100 Euro (approx $140) each (= 200,- euro/pair).
Currently I have no solution to ship to US, because their postal shipping length limit from here is 1.05 meters. But for example Canada is not problem like many other countries.

looks great! time to start saving some cash.

can't you ship to the usa using DHL?

I will ask what should be the DHL cost.

Fri Nov 12, 2010 1:32 am

Sounds to be quite tricky thing to ship to US, I got a carrier shipping price 143 Euro for a set, when to Canada by postal service only 45 Euro.

Some examples of countries where can be shipped RB:s by postal (allowed length up to 150 cm):

Netherlands 33,-
Belgium 33,-
Spain 38,-
GB 38,-
Austria 38,-
Japan 73,-
Canada 45,-
Greece 38,-
Mexico 73,-
Norway 33,-
Portugal 38,-
Poland 38,-
France 38,-
Sweden 33,-
Reunion 73,-
Switzerland 37,-
Danmark 33,-
Germany by GLS 47,-

Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:11 am

REUNION you wrote !!!!
Also 45 euro?

Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:53 am

runsplit wrote: REUNION you wrote !!!!
Also 45 euro?

No Yannick, it's 72,30 Euro to Réunion and shipping time 26-30 work days...

Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:37 am

from Romania to USA, Washington, we have here http://atlasshippingltd.com/1_transport_en1.php

for a 2,5 meter long plane propellor, a friend of mine paid just under 100$ shipping.

for a bigger package let's say it's ok to use them, but for smaller parts normal post is more appropriate.

Sun Nov 28, 2010 2:18 pm

Hello,
Mika was so kind to make a set for the 38 car and we just can say : SUPER
they are very good made an fit perfect - i think they are the best repros around. I will als by some sets for my 1949 split cap and our 1943 KDF - just scew on and play !
Christian

Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:46 am

wow ! that's is soo cool Mika !
I wish i could also have the talent and knowledge to make a part for the 38. That must be very imprsssive to know that you have taken part in the rebuilt of the 38 ;)) Congrat mika.
I would like to order you also a set for my 50 sedan.
Can you put me in the wishing list and let me know the expected timing ?
thanks
Alex Arash D. from France

Mon Nov 29, 2010 8:18 am

Thanks Dear Alex, You are the second on my list for the next batch. It was very pleasure to be with that very special project.

Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:07 pm

:!: fantastic work :!:

cannot say anymore, mouth is still open....

thanks for that reproduction.

Wolfgang

Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:34 am

Glowing Testimonial:

I just received these running boards last night. They were so well packed that the suspense was killing me as layer and layer of packaging was removed.

These running boards have excellent detail, the metal is nice and thick, and the result is very solid. It is an honor to know that my car will sport the same boards as VW38 #6.

Nice work, Mika!

H.

Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:39 pm

Yours were cut next on the same sheet as VW38 #6 :D

Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:34 am

Have we figured out how to get these the US or at least to Canada yet? I'd love to get a set

Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:19 pm

nlorntson wrote: Have we figured out how to get these the US or at least to Canada yet? I'd love to get a set

As I wrote before, I can ship by postal service to Canada, shipping cost 45 Euro (approx. $60) and by a carrier (GLS) to US, shipping cost 143 Euro (approx $189).

Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:32 pm

virtanen wrote: nlorntson wrote: Have we figured out how to get these the US or at least to Canada yet? I'd love to get a set

As I wrote before, I can ship by postal service to Canada, shipping cost 45 Euro (approx. $60) and by a carrier (GLS) to US, shipping cost 143 Euro (approx $189).

If anyone is thinking that all we need is some Canadian to act as a middleman, it's not so simple. The F-ing gov't tax theives will take $32 for each pair that enters Canada.

Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:01 am

There is no way you can beat the value here when you examine the details required to make these correctly, especially when made and self inspected by a knowledgeable craftsman. Even with the extra shipping to the US its a no-brainer spending @$450 to have a beautiful set of these arrive at your doorstep.

Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:21 am

Bruce wrote: virtanen wrote: nlorntson wrote: Have we figured out how to get these the US or at least to Canada yet? I'd love to get a set

As I wrote before, I can ship by postal service to Canada, shipping cost 45 Euro (approx. $60) and by a carrier (GLS) to US, shipping cost 143 Euro (approx $189).

If anyone is thinking that all we need is some Canadian to act as a middleman, it's not so simple. The F-ing gov't tax theives will take $32 for each pair that enters Canada.

Mine got through just fine without extra charges, but over the years I have found it to be hit or miss. Even so, these boards are well worth it; "...quality remains long after the price is forgotten."

H.

Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:27 am

here where i live all parts that i receive and send abroad are marked as gift, and i do not/have not paid any extra tax ever. even so, i guess an innocent fraud like declaring a set of running boards as 10usd value must be pretty much ok? :roll:

Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:41 am

Good to have talented craftsman envolved in our hobby. Won't be long before entire cars will be available. What I want to know is where I can get those coveralls.