Result of my first online order experience

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16-Jul-2003, 11:47 AM

Nova_Dust

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Result of my first online order experience

I ordered a B&M Short Shift from Option Auto Salon on July 1st and the UPS man came to my door on the first attempt yesterday. Obviously no one was home so I am arranging a pickup at their warehouse.

On my credit card, it shows 204 (forgot the decimal). It was priced at 135 + 10 bucks shipping so that comes to 195.75 CDN. Pretty close. But what kills me is the Brokerage Fee.... 66.36 CDN.... LOL

That race version short shift is retailed at 230 + tax here. I could probably get a cheaper deal if I pay cash and whatnot.

Without the Brokerage Fee, yes I will be saving money. With it, I might as well buy it locally.

Next time I order something, I will ask them to ship it to NYC to my gf's friend's place and when she comes up or when we go down to visit, I will pick it up myself.

All and all, the experience has been great. No hassle, and OPTAuto is an excellent place to shop online.

16-Jul-2003, 11:59 AM

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USPS next time..

Have fun in line..

Might see a horror story or two...

16-Jul-2003, 12:00 PM

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I've ordered from there before, great prices, but the brokerage does kill you in the end.

16-Jul-2003, 12:06 PM

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Next time, request the seller to send the item as a gift or sample...

This eliminates the brokerage fees ..

16-Jul-2003, 12:10 PM

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Not with UPS it don't

16-Jul-2003, 12:13 PM

imported_94EG6HB

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Big Brown Piece O' ****...

16-Jul-2003, 01:02 PM

diesel

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well.. usps makes u pay a lot of duties too... dammit they are rip offs. do airmail, that's the only way you might get lucky and not get charged

16-Jul-2003, 01:03 PM

imported_94EG6HB

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we aren't talking about duties..

brokerage fees..

16-Jul-2003, 02:01 PM

Nova_Dust

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I believe picking up from US will be the cheapest way to deal with it. I think I will pay a visit to NYC sometime during Thanksgiving Weekend, perhaps.

But not sure whatelse to buy LOL

16-Jul-2003, 06:27 PM

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imported_Joker

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Hows the price difference when comparing USPS to UPS? Also the reliability?
Which is better/cheaper/best?

16-Jul-2003, 07:25 PM

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USPS + gift + low declared value =

16-Jul-2003, 08:30 PM

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Online shopping is good if you dont like running around finding something you like...in the end its the same price as buying locally...in most cases...but convienence is sweet...