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obus  Samba Member

Joined: March 08, 2001 Posts: 11439 Location: just off Garden State Parkway Exit 81
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camfella04 Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2016 Posts: 85 Location: Ottawa Canada
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Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:53 am Post subject: Re: International Shipping |
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Anybody ever import a motor from the US into Canada?
Can it simply be brought over the border as a "car part" as I have done with lots of other parts or is there a Canadian enviro reg in place? |
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VintageWayne71 Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2016 Posts: 4 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 12:46 am Post subject: Re: International Shipping |
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I would like to import a beetle from Canada to UK & am in need of advice as I have never imported from outside of Europe.Any recommendations/advice as to shipping companies/agents etc would be greatfully appreciated.
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 70942 Location: Phoenix 602
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: help needed with shipping small parts from Pheonix to Sw |
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Metamatic wrote: |
I'm currently doing a full restore on a VW beetle 1303 vert and found some window parts in the samba classifies. The seller won't ship to Sweden.
I am wondering if anyone here could help me out? Two vent window frames that I would like to have shipped to Sweden Europe. |
Just frames, no glass?
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Metamatic Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2014 Posts: 54 Location: Limhamn, Sweden
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:10 pm Post subject: help needed with shipping small parts from Pheonix to Sweden |
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I'm currently doing a full restore on a VW beetle 1303 vert and found some window parts in the samba classifies. The seller won't ship to Sweden.
I am wondering if anyone here could help me out? Two vent window frames that I would like to have shipped to Sweden Europe. |
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ASHBUG Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2014 Posts: 1 Location: Manchester, UK
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:58 pm Post subject: export a bus from mexico to uk |
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hi I was wondering if anyone had any experience of exporting from mexico to the uk? |
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ritchiet002 Samba Member

Joined: January 27, 2003 Posts: 1676 Location: Kaneohe, HI
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I chose the "insured" option and put in 1.5lbs. The post office said that the price jumps when it is insured. It actually is only 13oz and will cost around $20 or less to ship
I'm so conditioned to Hawaii shipping, I thought it was correct. I went to order a bed mat for my truck. Shipping to Seattle was free---Hawaii was $100
update
The box and lock weighed 1lb and 1oz with insurance the total is $48
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 70942 Location: Phoenix 602
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ritchiet002 wrote: |
I just checked on ups and usps shipping to Australia for a treasure chest lock! They wanted $80 to $100. Seems excessive! Any suggestions? |
For USPS? Are you wrapping it in concrete? There is no way it's that much money.
I guessed it's less than 2 lbs for that part.
I get about $25 for a 2 lb. package from me to Australia.
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ritchiet002 Samba Member

Joined: January 27, 2003 Posts: 1676 Location: Kaneohe, HI
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:10 am Post subject: |
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I just checked on ups and usps shipping to Australia for a treasure chest lock! They wanted $80 to $100. Seems excessive! Any suggestions? _________________ Somewhere there is a jar with your name on it!
From now on, I'm gonna connect the dots my own way!______________________________________ |
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dutch1967 Samba Member

Joined: June 08, 2012 Posts: 20 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:28 am Post subject: |
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Ok my first post on the Samba but I wanted to share my experience shipping a car from Long Beach to Rotterdam… I was looking for a early 60’s Vert for some years and done my homework related to forwarders to use, the objective was to buy a vehicle in California and find forwarders in Nor and Socal to save on transportation cost, so as start by contacting Joe (Classic Car Guy) who pointed me to HTX international, 949-285-0877 although they use high tech racking system to load cars there pricing is a little higher compared to others.
Based on the info provided in this post I also contacted West Cost Shipping in San Pablo and spoke with Steve O’Rourke who provided me all the details required, I also contacted California Shipping (Callship) in Stanton where I spoke to Inga and Britta. Both companies gave a reasonable $1200 quote to start with and provided good information.
After a couple of attempts to buy a vehicle online (since not everyone is willing to sell their car outside of the US) I found a very nice Vert in Lake Wood (Long Beach) in the summer of 2013. The seller was very cooperative and after a number of days we agreed on a price and the seller delivered the vehicle at Callship. Callship loaded the car and it left the dock about a week later, supplied me with all the information like vessel, estimated arrival and handling partner in Rotterdam. Total cost so far $1195, I opted not to insure the car.
2 weeks prior to arrival the handling partner in Rotterdam “Sellevis BV” send me a pre-arrival notification including all paperwork to fill in and return to them. Including clear specification of import handling cost (€385), customs entry charge (€85) plus a 5 day free inside storage. Only thing I had to do was pay and collect the car, all the above prices were including container, loading , unloading , port handling etc. no hidden cost.
Collection at Sellevis:
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vwfreek61 Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 360 Location: Green Bay, WI
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:31 am Post subject: |
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I had an international inquiry on an engine I am selling and I'm trying to get an estimate for the cost. What's the best way to ship a type 4 engine from the US to the UK? _________________ Kenneth
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oorwullie Samba Member

Joined: May 01, 2003 Posts: 2365 Location: fribourg,switzerland
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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ebay owns paypal.
you'd have to be selling some really expensive pliers and screwdrivers to make that shipping worthwhile.
i have a whole bunch of old tools here if you're ever in my area.  |
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pitstop356 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2013 Posts: 23 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 11:22 am Post subject: |
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oorwullie wrote: |
ok, if you want to be entangled in the ebay complexities then so be it.
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Has nothing to do with ebay, same PP rules apply if you sell something here on Samba Classifieds. |
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oorwullie Samba Member

Joined: May 01, 2003 Posts: 2365 Location: fribourg,switzerland
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Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:34 am Post subject: |
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ok, if you want to be entangled in the ebay complexities then so be it.
if you'd stated your reasons for not using the simplest and cheapest option then i wouldn't have bothered replying.  |
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pitstop356 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2013 Posts: 23 Location: Germany
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Well, you see, PayPal has it's own specific requirements for proof of delivery:
https://www.paypal.com/my/webapps/mpp/security/sell-shippingrecommendations
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Proof of delivery
You need online tracking information from a shipping company that:
Shows the status as delivered.
Shows the date of delivery.
Includes the recipient’s address, showing at least the city/state or ZIP code (or their equivalent).
For items valued at $250 USD or more, includes proof of the recipient’s signature to confirm delivery.
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DHL in Germany does not offer that, therefore it's not possible to ship from Germany in accordance with PayPal guidelines regarding 'proof of delivery' which means the seller will loose any dispute if a buyer files a claim of merchandise not received.
There is no longer a "as gift" option with PP in Germany. Flat fees for bank wire transfer from US to Germany are very high.
Has someone figured out a solution acceptable for both parties other than split the FedEx shipping cost between seller/buyer?
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EverettB  Administrator

Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 70942 Location: Phoenix 602
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oorwullie Samba Member

Joined: May 01, 2003 Posts: 2365 Location: fribourg,switzerland
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jur_GERMANY wrote: |
What's the best way to ship small tools like wrenches and pliers from Germany?
I checked both FedEx's and UPS' websites and their rates are insane, 60 Euro for a small envelope, I thought it can't be right so I actually called the costumer service and they told me that's correct. 8 Euro "jet fuel fee", are you kidding me?
Anyway, what's the best shipping company for US and elsewhere? Is DHL the only option shipping from Germany? DHL does not offer door-to-door tracking as far as I know.
Maybe some experienced users can share their wisdom, thanks. |
why don't you just go to the german post office?
http://www.dhl.de/de/paket/pakete-versenden/weltwe...erika.html |
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pitstop356 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2013 Posts: 23 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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What's the best way to ship small tools like wrenches and pliers from Germany?
I checked both FedEx's and UPS' websites and their rates are insane, 60 Euro for a small envelope, I thought it can't be right so I actually called the costumer service and they told me that's correct. 8 Euro "jet fuel fee", are you kidding me?
Anyway, what's the best shipping company for US and elsewhere? Is DHL the only option shipping from Germany? DHL does not offer door-to-door tracking as far as I know.
Maybe some experienced users can share their wisdom, thanks. |
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pitstop356 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2013 Posts: 23 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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notchboy wrote: |
Anyone in Germany able to possibly pick up a part for me in Köln, Germany!!
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I'm a new member but glad if I can help, please send me an E-Mail pitstop356 x|A|T|x web d0t de |
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notchboy Samba Member

Joined: April 27, 2002 Posts: 22625 Location: Escondido CA
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Posted: Mon May 13, 2013 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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Samba alert!
Anyone in Germany able to possibly pick up a part for me in Köln, Germany!!
Please let me know. I will pay you for the time. _________________
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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